drums1977 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) [color=#ff0000][size=5]traded!![/size][/color] For sale this beautiful blonde Fender Telecaster bass from 1972. I got this from the original owner, so the condition is very good. The see-through finish shows the wood grain, it is really stunning. The neck is very confortable and straight. A fine instrument. The story: Sometime in the 80s the guy took it to the luthier to have the original PU removed and a set of Dimarzios installed for a "more friendly" sound. The technician, without asking him (no mobile phones then...), decided to install the Dimarzios where the bridge PU should be. He also installed the PU selector and an additional (volume, I think) knob. To be honest with you, the bass DOES sound much better now. As you must know, the original Telecaster PU is a very agressive, extremely growly PU, vey BIG FAT sound, but not versatile at all. You still have that sound right there, intact, turning down the volume of the Dimarzios. The good news is that the adition of the Dimarzios plus the PU selector makes it possible to mix the growl of the neck PU with the clean, I would dare say "modern", vibe of the new one into a very powerful and nice tone. At the time of that modification, the original (and very flimsy, by the way) bridge was replaced with a sturdy high-density one, similar to the modern badass. The tone of this bass is great, possibly thank to that bridge. Here she is: [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/media/1972%20Telecaster/IMG_0533_zps75a9bcc2.jpg.html"][/url] More and BIG images here: [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/library/1972%20Telecaster?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1314.photobu...r?sort=3&page=1[/url] On the whole, this is an early 70s Telebass with modifications that turn it into a much better instrument. Still, if you want to have the original Telecaster sound (and make your guitar player angry...), you can do it! It comes with a non original, but very cool, vintage hard case. Edited March 12, 2014 by drums1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 [b]PRICE IS 1300. [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Possibly my perfect bass right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 It certainly is an amazing instrument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 This bass is a killer, people! Can you tame that neck pick up?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 TTT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 I know modifications are scary but, really, this bass makes your pants drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 TTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have to say, that if this were left handed, I would be very interested. Good luck all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 This bass is a monster. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 2014!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 [size=6][b]1200 pounds for a '72 Telecaster!!![/b][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 ttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Would you consider a trade for an ACG single cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='dodge_bass' timestamp='1391118818' post='2353601'] Would you consider a trade for an ACG single cut? [/quote] Not my cup of tea, but thanks for the offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 A fine Telecaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 This bass has gone back home. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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