Bassman Rich Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Hello All, If anyone has the time and greater knowledge than me (tbh it would be hard to have less) to have a look at this Precision for sale, it looks about right, but to me the neck is 'too' new, surely the front of the headstock would be a much darker browny colour. Attached pic not shown on ebay also available, but I cant seem to upload it, aaagghhhh. (ps If anyone can give me a clue how to do it, it would be much appreciated, I have tried using basic and flash uploader, just says no file selected.) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350637282915?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619"]http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3876311587999.2137544.1285010715&type=3 http://www.ebay.co.u...d=p5197.c0.m619[/url] Editted to include photo of back of neck, from my facebook account, not sure if you can all see it, but unable to upload a photo any other which way I try http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.3876311587999.2137544.1285010715&type=3 Edited November 21, 2012 by Bassman Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Looks kosher to me*. Not all headstocks were the darker colour. (*without prejudice, subject to status and mobiles will be considerably more). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Pictures look okay but I'd want a full length picture of the neck from both sides in order to see the wear and tear, or lack thereof. I always hate that 'last of the good ones' rubbish. I think it is only allowable when referring to pre CBS Fenders, which this is not. Even with that in mind, there are gems and dogs in every Fender era. Hence why I would never buy a Fender, new or old, without playing it first. I think that the price is a bit steep for an all original as P basses are generally not as sought after and as valuable as Jazzes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Looks ver nice... bit pricey though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Looks the peaches to me. It's almost exactly the same finish and condition as a Jazz I have of a similar vintage. And the price is bob-on for the condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Yep nice bass, and a nice price for early 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Rich Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Again, thanks to all. I notice the further north in the country the respondants get, the less 'reasonable/good price', and more 'pricey/expensive' the comments get. And i'm firmly in the 'thrifty yorkshireman' camp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Mine cost £220 new in 1972. Would have been £200 but it was an extra 10% for left handed. It would also have been en extra 10% for a colour instead of sunburst. Edited November 21, 2012 by bertbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 i know the seller and he is straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Rich Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Again, thanks to all, especially Gareth. Unless of course, you're both in it together........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Neck looks fine to me. I have a '68 Telecaster neck thats much 'cleaner' than this (Pics below). Don't be put off by the fact somethings been looked after. If its been in a case when not played, and not played that often, it [i]should[/i] be clean. The one you refer looks fine, and price is about right for a nice example. Here's my '68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1353605742' post='1876555'] i know the seller and he is straight [/quote] He wants his bass not a night at the cinema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1353707661' post='1877808'] He wants his bass not a night at the cinema [/quote] Arf, arf.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Drop Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Just for general information, during that period the front of the headstocks routinely lookdarker than the rest of the neck as the finish was different on the front, due to the newer poly finishes reacting with the decals, apparently, when they were moved to under the finish rather than over. The poly on the back remains quite bright with age while the front darkens more or less considerably depending on exposure to light and the particular instrument. Edited December 7, 2012 by One Drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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