rockinbassman Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=380024955564&Category=118984&_trksid=p3907.m29"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...rksid=p3907.m29[/url] What you think? Paul Edited May 11, 2008 by rockinbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice, I have one in a reasonably rare wine red colour, do ask about the weight though, mine is incredibly heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Buying any bass unseen is a gamble, but a late 70s Fender is a positive minefield. The truss bullet seems to be sticking out a bit far...? Besides, factor in shipping and tax, and you're paying a bit much, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbassman Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='196554' date='May 11 2008, 03:09 PM']Buying any bass unseen is a gamble, but a late 70s Fender is a positive minefield. The truss bullet seems to be sticking out a bit far...? Besides, factor in shipping and tax, and you're paying a bit much, IMO.[/quote] Well shipping is stated, but tax is always an issue... Think I might leave it time being, my RI is serving me just fine at the moment! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 that truss rod doesnt look right at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I've got one from (I think) earlier that year S No starts S73 It's a lovely bass speaks easily and clearly, low action with no buzz and a killer sound, not too heavy either. I agree with others though that buying without trying is very risky. I had hours in a shop with mine. Although I suppose you could always get what you paid for it, but adding import tax does make it a bit pricey, Hell I think a lot pricey I think it's stupid the way they have risen. I paid £400 for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 +1 on what has been said about buying a 70's Fender unplayed, although it is a lovely looking bass! Very Paul Simonon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 [quote name='acidbass' post='196614' date='May 11 2008, 06:17 PM']+1 on what has been said about buying a 70's Fender unplayed, although it is a lovely looking bass! Very Paul Simonon.[/quote] +2 on 70s Fenders. Very pretty bass all the same. White with pearl blocks really does look good. Didn't Simonon play a Precision though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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