Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1339802397' post='1694854'] oh right, not what I read, in print and someplace on here, Bass Doc maybe? meh well the other thread says body wood makes no difference! [/quote] Lots of myth about the slabs, some people say it was a unique type of wood, others have stated overwound pickups, higher output pots, 'blue vein' finishes. There's no evidence to suggest any of that, none that I've read anyway. Barry's book on the subject also suggests, from the examples he's traced, that the components were regular '65/6 parts. Also, in the whole book, there's no reference to the blue veined finish at all, and the examples shown, and that I've seen vary from regular aged white, to the tele bass slightly transluscent blonde used a couple of years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Final bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 No idea on the slab body specs. I owned mine (and Precision serial no 0189) before the days of the internet and had no idea of the rarity of it. It may well have been stock parts but something about it made it an extraordinary bass to record with. The sound was really full and even, if you understand what I mean. I'd still own both if I knew now .............................. but then we've all been there. Good luck with the build and you'll have a particularly stunning bass when it's finished. The other different thing (if original but sold as such) was the case. We're going back a bit but it was sort of black/white weave to look almost grey and had pockets either side of the neck as it lay in the case. Never seen one like it before or since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1340055755' post='1698523'] No idea on the slab body specs. I owned mine (and Precision serial no 0189) before the days of the internet and had no idea of the rarity of it. It may well have been stock parts but something about it made it an extraordinary bass to record with. The sound was really full and even, if you understand what I mean. I'd still own both if I knew now .............................. but then we've all been there. Good luck with the build and you'll have a particularly stunning bass when it's finished. The other different thing (if original but sold as such) was the case. We're going back a bit but it was sort of black/white weave to look almost grey and had pockets either side of the neck as it lay in the case. Never seen one like it before or since. [/quote] thanks Steve, some pretty scarce basses you've owned there, hindsights a wonderful thing eh, if only we all had a bit of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Bump for a splendid bass, better than a CS and designed with care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 [quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1340230680' post='1701618'] Bump for a splendid bass, better than a CS and designed with care. [/quote] and a good deal cheaper than another '58 copy for sale at the mo... and this one doesn't have sharpie on the back of the headstock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1340230680' post='1701618'] Bump for a splendid bass, better than a CS and designed with care. [/quote] many thanks for the kind words, its a lovely bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1340230988' post='1701621'] and a good deal cheaper than another '58 copy for sale at the mo... and this one doesn't have sharpie on the back of the headstock! [/quote] ....and mine has the right finish, and it has the correct raised pole pickups, and.....oh, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidak Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1340276614' post='1702061'] ....and mine has the right finish, and it has the correct raised pole pickups, and.....oh, never mind. [/quote] ..and what? It really is very beautiful bass, free bump from me Edited June 21, 2012 by davidak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Ohhh... Rick, would you take a ten-year-old boy and a forty eight-year-old woman with quite reasonable boobs as payment? Edited June 21, 2012 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1340296764' post='1702522'] Ohhh... Rick, would you take a ten-year-old boy and a forty eight-year-old woman with quite reasonable boobs as payment? [/quote] both of them have reasonable boobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1340296764' post='1702522'] Ohhh... Rick, would you take a ten-year-old boy and a forty eight-year-old woman with quite reasonable boobs as payment? [/quote] How could I possibly refuse, look forward to the pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1340296933' post='1702526'] both of them have reasonable boobs? [/quote] Yes, though technically his are moobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1340313573' post='1702867'] How could I possibly refuse, look forward to the pics!! [/quote] PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1340320109' post='1702965'] PM sent. [/quote] Very nice, trade agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 OK, somethings come up that is too good to refuse, so this is back up. £875, all inclusive of whats in the pics, CS case, catalogs, tags etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Bump, before the Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 one-more-sleep-'til-the-stone-roses-at-heaton-park type bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 bumpy bumpster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 No gold guard P love?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 new raised pole pic added..bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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