The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Up for grabs as I've realised I'll always want to gig with my old faithful '63. It was intended to be the newer version to enable me to leave my original at home but that just ain't going to happen. Here's the spec:- Basically a CIJ 62 re-issue, serial no. P025469 Fender USA reverse turning tuners fitted in place of the originals (note there will be additional holes under the backplate where the smaller ones resided) I made the 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard and it has a full-size aluminium screening plate underneath. Precision pickup is a genuine 80s Fender from the Fullerton era Jazz pickup Dimarzio model J (expertly routed in - by me!) Bridge is a genuine Fender USA from the 90s Fender 'F' neckplate Fender CTS pots and side-mounted Switchcraft jack Fender flat-top knobs Strung with D'Addario Chromes I have never gigged the bass so condition is A1. The parts totalled £650.00 and the sale price is £500! Wateroftyne will be along presently with his spendid graphs of the photo variety 'cos I'm crap with a camera. Edited March 13, 2012 by The Bass Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 ...and as if by magic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) That's my sale buggered then . That is gorgeous!!!! Edited March 13, 2012 by karlfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 cash only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1331639231' post='1576236'] cash only? [/quote] Yes, cash (or gold to the value thereof ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 That is a really really really really really really great looking bass I have never played a precision with an added J pickup. Does the J pickup add much extra tonal colour ? Best regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Lovely work there Howard. I'm guessing this will sell faster than a faster thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This looks lovely! What's the width at the nut, please? The Precision HotRod had a similar width to the Jazz I think (38mm), but is this the wider Precision one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1331639827' post='1576259'] That is a really really really really really really great looking bass I have never played a precision with an added J pickup. Does the J pickup add much extra tonal colour ? Best regards Chris [/quote] Six reallys! Thanks a lot. The addition of the Jazz pickup certainly provides for the classic 'burpy' bridge sound of a Jazz but the combination of both pickups is different from the classic Jazz tone - not quite the bite you would associate with that. I play in a band that covers mainly Stax and Motown numbers and, believe it or not, the sound I feel hits the right spot is the bridge pickup with tone rolled off. It's bass alright but with definition to hold up in the mix. Edited March 13, 2012 by The Bass Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 If it helps, the standard CIJ Precision 62 has a 42mm nut width, ie, a 'proper' P width nut [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=2"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=2[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='Jacqueslemac' timestamp='1331640340' post='1576273'] This looks lovely! What's the width at the nut, please? The Precision HotRod had a similar width to the Jazz I think (38mm), but is this the wider Precision one? [/quote] Width at the nut is 42mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1331640594' post='1576279'] If it helps, the standard CIJ Precision 62 has a 42mm nut width, ie, a 'proper' P width nut [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=2"]http://www.guitaremp...new_guitars&a=2[/url] [/quote] Thanks Clarky. I thought I should go away and measure mine specifically just to be sure. The weather of late has been quite chilly here and if my own nuts are anything to go by, there can be slight variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Should I buy this? I fancy another P as mine is on holiday, and this is sunburst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Is this the one that was being carried round by a proud small boy on my visit? If so it is a true beauty, i wish i had some money to buy it with! Will someone please buy it before i start pricing up my internal organs to raise the cash! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1331642154' post='1576328'] Is this the one that was being carried round by a proud small boy on my visit? If so it is a true beauty, Matt [/quote] Yes Matt, I'm trying not to let the said small boy know about the sale - he thinks this bass will be his when he's big enough to play it! bad daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1331644371' post='1576401'] Gorgeous!! [/quote] Thanks for the compliment Geoff, the bass is quite good looking too. Any Geordie based interested party may be able to view at Blacksmiths Arms this Friday! That's if I'm up to carrying two basses to a gig - haven't done that for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojobass Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I want it!!!! bugger i'm skint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amafi Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 and I don't even like sunburst P basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Blimey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 That's lovely...very nice indeed...argh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Scone....... Thanks for the nice comments and interest from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thinks........ Wonder if I can book WoT to take photo's of my next bass for sale. Doc, the bass was stunning, using WoT was just cheating . Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 phew! my internal organs are safe (for now at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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