dannybuoy Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) I have here a beautifully knackered Fender Road Worn Precision for sale. Factory reliced, so still in 'as new' condition - and always will be! It is therefore impossible to harm the resale value of this bass by adding another ding! The classic two tone sunburst with a gold anodized plate oozes vintage cool. The neck is amazing, with vintage tint satin nitro finish, rolled edges, vintage frets, 7.25" radius, 1.75" nut with vintage reverse tuners. The neck is wider at the nut and the fretboard more curved than modern Precisions, but it feels a lot smaller in the hand than the similar Classic 50s series probably due to the rolled edges. I've not weighed it but it's the lightest P I've ever picked up - apparently they used specially selected lightweight alder for this range. Neck pocket is tighter than a gnat's chuff and also word has it that they use the same pickups as the American Standard. According to reviews, many say that for tone and feel, these are the best P basses that Fender have ever put out! Cheapest I can find online for this is £948. I'm asking for [s]£600[/s] £575 delivered, or [s]£575[/s] £550 if you can pick up (I live near St Neots in Cambs and commute to London). NOW SOLD [url="http://imgur.com/N0nFh"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/04jc5"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/Q9Gk8"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/nyloH"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/LTn70"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/3iH9B"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/ZJ1aH"][/url] [url="http://imgur.com/r1ljJ"][/url] Edited March 15, 2013 by dannybuoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Is St Neots a recent move for you? Or am I thinking of someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Yeah, I moved up from Croydon three months ago to the village of Little Paxton! I still commute to London though, so meeting there could also be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi. I'm listing some stuff over next two days. If i have some success in time i'll be onto you about this. I work in Lindon twice a month so pick up is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilian24 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Awesome bass... what is the string gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Sorry, I've no idea what strings are on there at the moment, they were on the bass when I bought it! Probably 45-105. Edited January 19, 2013 by dannybuoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Damn that's a nice bass at a great price. Looks like a rock/blues machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Indeed it is! It looks cool but the ultimate reason I don't get on with it is I've come to realise I prefer narrower necks. These chunkier ones are definitely more comfortable to hold but not so easy to play fast on with small hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Bump - looks like this is headed for eBay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehook77 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hey Danny, has this been evil bayed or is it still available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Still here, never got round to listing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally8 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Wow nice bass. Oh no, I live in Ely which isn't far and I have a bp in somersham on sat. You about sat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 [quote name='wally8' timestamp='1360133227' post='1965229'] Wow nice bass. Oh no, I live in Ely which isn't far and I have a bp in somersham on sat. You about sat? [/quote] Go for it Ben, you need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally8 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Cheers Lozz. Looks mega. is it true they have the USA pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) From what I`ve read over on Talkbass, yes. These are essentially the Classic 50s basses, but then aged. Over on TB, one of the members had an e-mail from some Fender Exec (which he posted), confirming that US Pickups were in the Classic 50s Precisions. And yes, these basses are quality, they just have something undefinable, but special about them. Edited February 6, 2013 by Lozz196 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1360140585' post='1965306'] From what I`ve read over on Talkbass, yes. These are essentially the Classic 50s basses, but then aged. Over on TB, one of the members had an e-mail from some Fender Exec (which he posted), confirming that US Pickups were in the Classic 50s Precisions. And yes, these basses are quality, they just have something undefinable, but special about them. [/quote] +1 ...IMO the something special is the nitro finish. While I couldn't tell you anything about the tonal differences/qualities of nitro v poly, the finish just makes them great to play. This is a great price for a really great bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 [quote name='wally8' timestamp='1360133227' post='1965229'] Wow nice bass. Oh no, I live in Ely which isn't far and I have a bp in somersham on sat. You about sat? [/quote] I am indeed! Will PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cameltoe Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 [quote name='pobrien_ie' timestamp='1360151292' post='1965573'] +1 ...IMO the something special is the nitro finish. While I couldn't tell you anything about the tonal differences/qualities of nitro v poly, the finish just makes them great to play. This is a great price for a really great bass. [/quote] The specs look the same bar the relic'ing and the nitro, but played back to back IMO there's no comparison. There is just something special about them. Plus every RW I've picked up has been incredibly light, so I think specially selected woods may have been used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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