franzbassist Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Having now left the Jam/Weller tribute band I was in, this bass is surplus to requirements. NB: The fretless underneath is NOT for sale. It's a "Made in Japan" Fender with an H serial prefit, so from 1988/9. Overall condition is good: the body does have a few bumps and scratches, but nothing through to the wood. The main scratches are at the top of the scratchplate, where a previous owner used to push their pick in for storage, and there is also a small, shallow dent in the top under where your right forearm would rest. The neck has one small scrape on the back that is through to the wood, but it's smooth under the hand and doesn't affect playability at all. You can also hear it being played in my LB30 review here [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjuLMqgk4Qk[/media] All original, as far as I can tell, apart from the saddle adjustment screws, which I have swapped out for shorter ones so they don't dig into your arm. I still have the originals and will include them. Weight is a shade under 9lbs, and balance is good. Comes with a standard Fender gig bag. [b]£450 firm[/b] collected from NE Hampshire or Central London (WC2). Cheers Gareth Edited September 2, 2012 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1339754133' post='1693697'] NB: The fretless underneath is NOT for sale. [/quote] Just showing off then? PM me when you've your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 [quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1339873738' post='1695835'] Just showing off then? PM me when you've your mind. [/quote] Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1339875399' post='1695860'] Huh? [/quote] Looks mental, eh? Should have read "PM me when you've CHANGED your mind". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sunny Sunday photo opp bump... The small, smooth chip on the back of the neck. Scratches from where someone kept sticking a pick under the scratchplate (looks worse than it is due to bright sun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 So pretty... shame that first '5' isn't a '4'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Is it basswood or alder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340792547' post='1709575'] Is it basswood or alder? [/quote] The modern PB57 is basswood now, but I have no idea what they were made of back in the late 80s. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not to worry. I've got a 1993 build on the way from Japan at the moment as for the first time in 25 years of playing, I am falling in love with Precisions. I'm wondering if I need one always loaded with flats, and another with rounds, maybe the same again but with different 'boards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340807412' post='1709893'] I'm wondering if I need one always loaded with flats, and another with rounds, maybe the same again but with different 'boards.... [/quote] Clearly, you need my bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I am having serious thoughts!!! Where did you get the shorter bridge screws from by the way? I could do with some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340809953' post='1709945'] Where did you get the shorter bridge screws from by the way? I could do with some. [/quote] I got them from [url="http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A2_ScrewBolt_GrubCone_M3.html"]here[/url]. 8mm for the E and G, 10mm for the A and D if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 You star! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340811704' post='1709968'] You star! Thank you!! [/quote] My pleasure. Suggest you buy a mix of 8-12mm just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340807412' post='1709893'] I am falling in love with Precisions. I'm wondering if I need one always loaded with flats, and another with rounds, [/quote] Yes, you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Interested in a swap for my 51 RI P bass ? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182396-fsft-fender-precision-51-ri-lpb-hohner-professionalfender-bitsa-fretless/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182396-fsft-fender-precision-51-ri-lpb-hohner-professionalfender-bitsa-fretless/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 [quote name='Rasta' timestamp='1343143545' post='1745984'] Interested in a swap for my 51 RI P bass ? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182396-fsft-fender-precision-51-ri-lpb-hohner-professionalfender-bitsa-fretless/"]http://basschat.co.u...bitsa-fretless/[/url] [/quote] It's a very good looking bass, but not for me thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewell1994 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If I had the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 This bass is now on hold pending payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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