Clarky Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Books need to be balanced after I have bought a 1974/5 Jazz. I have two fretless Fender Precisions and thats a bit OTT. This is a gorgeous example and the most valuable of the two I own. Neck dates to December 1970 and pots to 1971. Unusually has lollipop tuners. Beautifully roadworn sunburst finish, to-die-for tort scratchplate and a lovely rosewood fretless board. I got it from walbassist (Gareth) last year and - much as I love it - I don't have any use for it other than as gorgeous home bass. I did a trade that valued it at close to £2k and would be looking for close to this, ie, £1900 ono. Here's Gareth's FS thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191980-fsft-fender-197071-precision-bass-fretless-l2k/page__p__1898441__hl__1970%20fretless__fromsearch__1#entry1898441"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1898441[/url] Based in London. As always prefer hand-over in person but will post (if I can track down a big enough box) Edited July 2, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Wibble Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Could almost see the cogs working on your last post.....one of the best threads I've seen on here, right move Edited May 5, 2013 by Jah Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Pics taken today [attachment=134198:DSCF0329.JPG][attachment=134199:DSCF0330.JPG][attachment=134200:DSCF0331.JPG][attachment=134201:DSCF0332.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Good call on the '63 Clarky, you won't regret it! Have a bump on me for a lovely fretless P. Edited May 6, 2013 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 This is absolutely stunning - I've had too many failed stabs at fretless for this to have any realistic interest, however, a beautiful instrument (with some extremely desirable features) at a great price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks Loz and Rick! I think I have probably made the right decision on keeping the 63. The fretless is IMHO my best looking bass but it's just not getting used as I gig double bass or acoustic fretless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Oh dear! That'd look lovely next to my 77 fretted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Fretless Ps make a beautiful noise. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks wot, they do indeed sound lovely! Here is the sound of a fretless Precision in the inimitable hands of Percy Jones - solo starts at 2:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_p1sfrLEQs and here's some other bloke, playing a similar bass to mine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WybHgScFi5w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 and here's me playing a fretless 70s Precision (albeit not the one I am selling) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDq6580mPaQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SITE FOR BASS ENTHUSIASTS, EXPENSIVE BASSES, CHEAP BASSES, WHATEVER , ALL I CAN SEE IS GUYS LOOKING AT PICS AND MAKING COMMENTS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ITS A WASTE OF TIM ADVERTISING ON HERE AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. IS THERE REALLY ANY POINT IN HAVING A FOR SALE SECTION?????? CHEERS CLARKY [size=2]With apologies to George [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1367958704' post='2071687'] THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SITE FOR BASS ENTHUSIASTS, EXPENSIVE BASSES, CHEAP BASSES, WHATEVER , ALL I CAN SEE IS GUYS LOOKING AT PICS AND MAKING COMMENTS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ITS A WASTE OF TIM ADVERTISING ON HERE AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. IS THERE REALLY ANY POINT IN HAVING A FOR SALE SECTION?????? CHEERS CLARKY [size=2]With apologies to George [/size] [/quote] I think I may have seen this written somewhere before Nice pics by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Well if Tim doesn't mind, what's the harm? I guess it's a show of solidarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W11ATO Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Where's Wateroftyne...right up his strasse ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Wateroftyne has one already! He's the 'other bloke' in the second youtube clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Saturday bump! Can post and would take near offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 [attachment=134631:tumbleweed-on-the-bonneville-salt-john-burcham.jpg] Tumbleweed bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Oh I wish, such a great bass......... What's your other fretless Precision Clarky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hey Chris, one of these (in answer to your question) [attachment=134632:fender.ae.front.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Really nice Clarky....wish I could be more than a tyre kicker but it would be a waste of TIM me putting anything up for sale to get the cash together because nothing ever sells on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 MB1. NUFFINK EFFER CELLS EN EAR EFFER U EAR MEE? TIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1368358803' post='2076013'] Hey Chris, one of these (in answer to your question) [attachment=134632:fender.ae.front.jpg] [/quote] No offence mate, but keep the '71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) None taken Chris! The 71 is infinitely better looking but the band want an "acoustic looking" fretless on those odd occasions when I'm not playing DB. Plus the 71 is worth a lot more and the cash would be nice This summer its my daughter's 18th, my son's 21st (and I hit the big 5-0 and am off for posh weekend away with Mrs C; all three events within the space of two months. Ouch) Edited May 12, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Congrats on all three mate, looking at you I can't believe your kids can be that old? Sounds like you have a great summer ahead, enjoy it Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Been a few days type bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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