SOLD-Squier Silver Series (MIJ) Precision Bass 3 TSB *Light weight*! £300

[cameltoe]

I've agonised over this, as essentially this is one of the most playable Precisions I've ever owned. However, I'm no longer playing as much as I used to, and I get incredibly guilty seeing basses sat in the rack, not being played.

Therefore, it's still a bit of a 'feeler' thread at the moment. If there is not much interest i may well hang on to it.

This is a wonderful example of the 1991-92 Made In Japan Squier 'Silver Series'. It's 3 tone sunburst, I think the body is Basswood, with Rosewood board and an easy-playing, 40mm wide neck. This is my second Silver Series- the first being a Jazz- and the reason I bought this is because the Silver Series have 40mm nut width. Having always felt that Precision necks are a touch too wide, and Jazz basses a touch too slim, these are perfect for me.

It is in very good condition for it's age- there are very minor chips to the lacquer finish on the back, with the worst being by the neck pocket which has chipped a bit of paint away. See pics. Other than that, it's in great nick for a 25 year old bass.

It's very lightweight- my bathroom scales bring it up at 7lb 6oz on it's own, I'm not sure how accurate they are, but using the weigh-myself-with-and-without-the-bass-method, it comes in around 7lb 8oz. Either way, it's comfortably under 8lbs and it balances well.

It has been mildly upgraded- the Silver Series basses originally came with ceramic pickups, which actually suit the Jazz version quite well but they were lacking on the P. These have been upgraded with a set of USA pickups from an American Deluxe P bass from the Basschat market place.

The wiring loom has been upgraded with a new KiOgon loom.

The pickguard is a Bravewood item. It originally came with quite a bad Tort plate, and as I was having a bass commissioned by John at the time, I asked if he'd do me a non-relic pickguard for this bass. He obliged! As far as I'm aware, he buys the sheets of Cellulose tort from a supplier and cuts them and bevels them himself. This is why the pick guard has the vintage correct 30-degree bevel angle, to show more of the layers. Softens it all and makes it a bit more vintagey. It cost me IIRC £70, and is well worth it. See pics!

I still have the original pickups and wiring, and I am happy to include these in the sale, or I can refit them if you rather it stayed original, and I'll reduce the price a touch (as I can then sell the USA pickup and KiOgon loom).

Given these instruments usually ago for £200-£300 on the bass chat market place I'm going to ask [b]£300. [/b] This is in part due to it's condition, but also because of the small upgrades which I do feel have added value, unlike some mods.

UK postage will be included in the sale, it will not come with a case but will be well protected. For an additional £20 I can also include a Black Rat hard case which is in fairly good condition.

The only thing I'm interested in trading (with cash either way) is a decent quality Precision bass neck.

Paypal is ok.

Thanks,

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Edited November 14, 2016 by cameltoe

[Pestie]

I'll have this please. Pm'd

[natjag]

take it this has gone then. Worth it for the scratch plate alone

[cameltoe]

Sold pending to Pestie!

[bassbiscuits]

Wow lovely bass! Wish I'd spotted this!

[cameltoe]

Sold to pestie! Please lock.

Edited November 13, 2016 by cameltoe