jay249 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) This bass, as you can see is in excellent condition, it's recently had a £150 spent on it for a new nut and refret by Bristol luthier Tom Waghorn, it's been done to an incredible standard with historically accurate parts, and was well worth it as it played like a dog before - it's perfect now, action is apparently below average for a Fender now. Other than that, as far as I can tell it's all original. I don't have an original case or ashtrays for it I'm afraid so it would have to be picked up from me. Just under 8 1/2 lbs. Have updated to show neck plate, I was told it was 73/4 when I bought it but neck plate and neck stamp are '72, wahey. James 07827335222 jay249 at hotmail co uk [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000386.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000387.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000389.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000390.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000391.jpg"][/url] Edited September 10, 2011 by jay249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Lovely. But 13 - 15 lbs might be worth getting it weighed properly, as I'm sure that would put buyers off even though it looks so good. Good luck with the sale though and apologies if you think I'm an interfeering git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 [quote name='jay249' post='1258716' date='Jun 6 2011, 06:24 PM']I think I'm going to regret this, but I never seem to get on with precisions. This bass, as you can see is in excellent condition, it's recently had a £150 spent on it for a new nut and refret by Bristol luthier Tom Waghorn, it's been done to an incredible standard with historically accurate parts, and was well worth it as it played like a dog before - it's perfect now, action is apparently below average for a Fender now. Other than that, as far as I can tell it's all original. I don't have an original case or ashtrays for it I'm afraid so it would have to be picked up from me. I understand the current financial climate isn't amazing but I'd prefer not to lose money on this one, it was £1500 and i've spent 150 on it, do the math(s), it is most certainly worth it. I also must point out that it weighs between 6 and 7kg on my crappy Ikea scales, I wouldn't imagine you could do much better than this for a 70's Precision. You can try trades out on me but please bear in mind it'd take a Fender Jazz '73 or before to wake me up if you've got a nice 60's or early 70's custom colour jazz I've got some cash I can give you. Be warned, shiny 6 string exotica doesn't do much for me apart from I like the pretty wood sometimes, I can't handle them so please don't offer me one! James 07827335222 [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000386.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000387.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000389.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000390.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jay249/1973%20Precision/?action=view¤t=P1000391.jpg"][/url][/quote] Thats really nice, again, check that weight, seems overly heavy? Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Barginnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Wot no strap butts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1259199' date='Jun 7 2011, 12:36 AM']Wot no strap butts? [/quote] Looks that way, shouldn't the pickguard have holes too for the ashtray? Its wonderful condition though Edited June 7, 2011 by Schnozzalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='1259241' date='Jun 7 2011, 05:12 AM']Looks that way, shouldn't the pickguard have holes too for the ashtray? Its wonderful condition though [/quote] I can see holes in the pickguard. Although not sure I can see the holes carried through to the body??...having said that, they do tend to 'move' on older fenders, so wouldn't surprise me if the holes didn't align completely anymore. Tis lovely indeed! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) Bargain?! I mean't £3000 Thanks for the replies, for all the haters out there I have some photos (only kidding). Thanks also for the weight pointers, the picture is the closest I can get I make it a shade under 8 1/2 lbs but you can make your own minds up -like I said, crappy Ikea bathroom scales, sorry. It really is quite light, much moreso than my '73 jazz bass. I just took straplocks off because I've been gigging it, the originals are safely filed away, I'll put them back on for the buyer. The "tugbar" - sounds like a seedy establishment put that way doesn't it? is missing but the holes are there, I don't miss it. there are indeed all the appropriate holes for the ashtrays as well, very hard to get a good picture but I can assure you they're there. Please refer also to my gear porn thread for tasty stuff. Edited June 7, 2011 by jay249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebass66 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Bump for a beautiful bass that I would snap if I had the cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 bump for nothing but ridiculous offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Bump to add that I took the scratchplate off for the first time the other day and the volume pot appears to be newer than the tone pot. Also looking at documentation for the work I had done on it, the metal nut that holds the tone pot on has been replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Cracking bass that...unfortunately don't have a nice 70s Jazz to offer up for it. Bump anyways.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Some cash would be fine martthebass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) Sorry Jay, all my spare cash is tied up in basses! Unless there's something in my sig that takes your fancy I'm afraid this will have to wait for my my next 'significant' birthday in about 2 years time... Edited July 18, 2011 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Maybe if I'm forced to hold onto it that long we'll be in business martthebass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) I'll take £1600 Some more pictures.. Edited August 13, 2011 by jay249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 [quote name='jay249' post='1312879' date='Jul 22 2011, 03:55 PM']Maybe if I'm forced to hold onto it that long we'll be in business martthebass![/quote] Cheers matey, if I could get a decent offer on the Ray30th maybe we'd be in business. Times are hard and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Lovely basses those Ray30's, not my thing sadly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Body is in V good nick, has it been refinished, and is it Alder it looks quite fine grain for Ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 No it's the original finish, like I mentioned, it's in great condition. Body is certainly not ash so I'm guessing yes, it's alder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Bump for update on dating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I wish you'd hurry up and sell this....this is painfull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 By the look of your signature, you don't appear to have any shortage of quality basses to focus on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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