Dr M Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1349618884' post='1828326'] '88 Seems like a terrible year too [/quote] Another '88 here. This is what a quick search brings up for an '88 Jazz: [url="http://www.normansrareguitars.com/fender-1988-power-jazz-bass.html"]http://www.normansrareguitars.com/fender-1988-power-jazz-bass.html[/url] So, yes - terrible year pretty much covers it. Although, there might be a few nice options from Ibanez (if you can get past the day-glo colours that seemed to be all the rage at the time) or Warwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 my 1965 guild starfire is almost exactly one year older than me and to be honest there is no other bass from '66 that I'm really interested to own, except some guitars but also they are out my price range atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Not that I can afford one right now but I'll have a '69 jazz in LPB if someone's feeling flush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm from 1976 I would not have a clue which manufacturer was doing good stuff in my year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='fumps' timestamp='1349699469' post='1829207'] I'm from 1976 I would not have a clue which manufacturer was doing good stuff in my year. [/quote] Hose pipe manufacturers. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 '75 here so I'm halfway there with my white bitsa Jazz, ('73 body with a) '75 neck - one of the very last of the 4 bolters and with white blocks I'm not too fussed about the body (I like the colour and its pristine) but that neck and I will never part company, its like it was formed around my hand and every single other bass I play on seems like hard work by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 '78 here. I was born in early January. If my parents had popped out and bought a bass the same day, it would be a '77...just like my '77 Ibanez PJ. Sadly, it only has four strings and is thus mostly gathering dust. I'd never sell it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I can't see me being able to afford a genuine birth year bass anytime soon. So I've had to be content with a re-issue. As they go, a CIJ re-issue of a'57 Precision ain't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Here's a pic of the neck date stamp on my '64 Precision. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sim0n1964/8068359886/"][/url] Given my date of birth is 5 Nov 64, I had to go for it! Edited October 8, 2012 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1349729609' post='1829862'] Here's a pic of the neck date stamp on my '64 Precision. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sim0n1964/8068359886/"][/url] Given my date of birth is 5 Nov 64, I had to go for it! [/quote] That's the best one yet! My birth date is 6 Nov 51, the year fender first started selling the Precision bass, how much would that set me back? Edited October 8, 2012 by thebrig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1349732386' post='1829929'] That's the best one yet! My birth date is 6 Nov 51, the year fender first started selling the Precision bass, how much would that set me back? [/quote] A lot of money ... but those neck date stamps only started in 1962 and the first number, i.e. 6 in your example, was not a date but a model number. 5 for Precision, 7 for Jazz and 6 was Bass VI. The letter at the end is nut width. [url="http://zeus.lunarpages.com/~jimshi2/neckstamps/fender_neck_codes_1962.htm"]http://zeus.lunarpages.com/~jimshi2/neckstamps/fender_neck_codes_1962.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1349732922' post='1829938'] A lot of money ... but those neck date stamps only started in 1962 and the first number, i.e. 6 in your example, was not a date but a model number. 5 for Precision, 7 for Jazz and 6 was Bass VI. The letter at the end is nut width. [url="http://zeus.lunarpages.com/~jimshi2/neckstamps/fender_neck_codes_1962.htm"]http://zeus.lunarpag..._codes_1962.htm[/url] [/quote] Thanks for the info, with or without the date stamp, I think a lottery win is the only way I will ever have a chance of owning a 51 precision. Mind you, am I right in saying that John Entwistle owned No 5, and he said that it was crap, and unplayable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1349729609' post='1829862'] Here's a pic of the neck date stamp on my '64 Precision. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sim0n1964/8068359886/"][/url] Given my date of birth is 5 Nov 64, I had to go for it! [/quote] Thats awesome fella! Im a 79... Really really wanted a 79' Burgundyglo Ric... Could never find one, quite a few 80' and 78' but never 79'... So ended up with one from 02' instead - lol. Although a 79' in Jetglo is appealling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiseymay Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I know I'm a young'n but there is a 1984 Ibanez Roadstar II up on ebay at the moment. I've played one of these before and it felt fair nice. A very solid bass (not sure what year it was through). That is very tempting... Anyone know they are actually any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sté Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1349569293' post='1827913'] Well now, I used to think if I got a '64 Jazz in shell pink or gold flake, it would mean I would be the porn star's bollocks. But you know what, I tried some old Jazzes, and some were just about ok. But I realised that if I was going to do this I would paying a small fortune to drive a pale blue three wheeler in the F1. So I ended up with a Warwick Streamer ChromeTone made 40 years later. I call it my 'year of RE-BIRTH' bass, the re-birth happening when BC member Dominic brought it to my house last year and I handed over eight hundred smackers. Let me tell you, it pisses all over the good '64 Jazz I played, and it's still got a '4' in it [/quote] i like your view about it and will make mine if you minds: I've had a Ken Smith burner 98' as a gift for my 40' birthday on april this year, by my lady and her son. And this bass is so good and fit so well to my taste and comfort that is my "re-birth" bass. And a real GAS killer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Went through that, a remarkably quick process for me; Looked up going rate for anything remotely decent/collectable from correct year. Quiet smile and shake of the head. Money still safe in bank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I didn't get a date stamp. [IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Basses%20CURRENT/Fender%20Precision%201957%20CURRENT/IMG_8185V.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1349789529' post='1830536'] I didn't get a date stamp. [/quote] Still very nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1349789529' post='1830536'] I didn't get a date stamp. [/quote] We need to see pics of the rest of that Edited October 9, 2012 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Your wish is my suggestion ... [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Basses%20CURRENT/Fender%20Precision%201957%20CURRENT/"]http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Basses%20CURRENT/Fender%20Precision%201957%20CURRENT/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I'd always wanted to do this - but having owned (short term) a few '71 P basses, I've not found any that came close to my Pino so I decided it was chasing dreams and stopped bothering. Edited October 10, 2012 by Legion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 '75 P Bass for me please, if wishes were pennies this thread would be a proper earner I'd actually just like a nice proper P Bass, but even though there are a few in the sale rooms I can't justify it, except as someone said earlier you only live once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1349853097' post='1831218'] Your wish is my suggestion ... [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Basses%20CURRENT/Fender%20Precision%201957%20CURRENT/"]http://s1128.photobu...1957%20CURRENT/[/url] [/quote] That bass is gorgeous but rarely leaves the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1349869395' post='1831478'] [/quote] Indiana Jack & The P-Bass of Doom ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 LOL I cropped the photo so much it now looks pretty grainy. But you're still both there in all your gorgeousness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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