gary mac Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 [quote name='Lozz196' post='1280235' date='Jun 23 2011, 09:56 PM']Probably the Fender Road Worn Precision that I tried out in Gig-Gear, Harlow. Only tried it cos wanted to see what all the fuss was about re the RWs, and really loved it. Didn`t however, have the money - curses [/quote] If that's the same one I played in there, know exactly what you mean. I loved the playability of it but I just can't bring myself to pay for the whole relicing thing. The sound was convincing but not the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 A gorgeous Pangborn Warlord back in '86. Beautiful bass, stunning sound. Mind you, if i'd bought that, I wouldn't have ended up with my Wal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmshaw37 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Funnily enough, a road worn precision! But from a shop in Nottingham. Didn't have the cash and was looking for a 4, but it was just so beautiful! Was £700 then too..... Ho hum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Offered a 1970's precision for £300, it belonged to one of my great uncles who'd had it since new, it'd been sat in an attic for years and he wanted shot of it. I was about 13, I had a stockpile of paper round money and could just about afford it. I had no idea how much it was worth at the time, kicking myself. I regret selling my thunderbird, I got a crap price and I got under 2 nights out on the proceeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) When I was at school, there was a little guitar shop up the road where we would frequently 'miss' chosen lessons to go and look round. They had a very early Wal in there, single pickup, scratchplate, wide headstock and everything. It was about £350 and it hung on the wall for years. Yes, I regret that one. Edited June 27, 2011 by Cosmo Valdemar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hofner violin bass which I could have had for £75. However, I played it, and it was such a pile of sh*t that I didn't buy it. Shame, I could have made a lot of money on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficelles Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 [quote name='ficelles' post='1280345' date='Jun 23 2011, 11:32 PM']For sure... that '79 natural finish fretless Fender Precision in Fender hard case I bought new back in '79 (from Andertons) is one I really wish I'd hung on to ficelles[/quote] Sorting through some old folders the other day I actually found the receipt for this - a brand new USA fretless P in the Fender case, natural finish, rosewood board, shop price £259 ficelles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Yes, twice. First time I went up to London to look at a '61 Fender Jazz for under £100 - well, it was a long time ago - and came away with a Gibson EBO because it was easier to play. What a t**t! Second in about 1994 I went to see a guy who had been Howard Jones's bass player who was selling a very nice WAL for not a lot of money. Trouble was I had very bad flu and wasn't in any mood to do a deal. So a bit later I went and spent the money on a starter double bass and have never really played a BG since. So perhaps I don't regret that one too much. Edited June 27, 2011 by bassace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 About 5-6 years ago in Vegas I was tempted by a Dingwall Afterburner (not sure if it was a 1, 2 or 3) I played in Ed Romans. It was $2900 (@ £1400 at the time) & there was none in any UK shops (or any in the UK that I'd heard of). I had the spare money, I went to the casino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 a 54 Pink Paisley Jap Reissue Precision - Could of had it for £350 and in about 1998 a (Mutes etc) blue burst Stingray in Cash converters Olham St Manchester, £450. Silly things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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