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SOLD!!! "Home Built" VINTAGE '58 PRECISION BASS with a 38mm JAZZ NECK
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[size=2][size=4]Up for sale is my [b]Vintage [/b][b]’58 [/b][b]Precision Bass[/b] “look-a-like” and it’s a beauty!!![/size][/size]

[size=2][size=4][b]I would like to point out that this is NOT a genuine FENDER Vintage [/b][b]’58 [/b][b]Precision Bass[/b][/size][/size]

I put this bass together only 6 month's ago, all the parts used were brand new, and the body alone cost £275.

[size=2][size=4][i]Neck:[/i] Allparts Maple Jazz Neck with 38mm GraphTech Tusq Nut[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Body:[/i] Genuine Fender Mexican Alder Sunburst[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Tuners:[/i] Hipshot Ultralite HB6C 1/2 Chrome Tuners[/size][/size]
[i]Bridge:[/i] High Mass (identical to Gotoh 201)
[size=2][size=4][i]Scratchplate:[/i] Gold Anodised[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Pickup:[/i] Hotrod “Thumper” Precision Bass Pickup[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Electrics:[/i] KiOgon Solderless Wiring Loom, CTS Pots[/size][/size]

[size=2][size=4]Due to the 50’s scratchplate only having ten screws, one of them doesn’t quite bite into the body as it should do, so I have added a little piece of blu tack to help keep the screw in place, this can’t be seen as it is underneath the scratchplate.[/size][/size]

It plays and sounds great, particularly with the jazz width neck fitted, and you are welcome to come and try it out for yourself.

[size=2][size=4]Collection would be preferred, but I would ship if the buyer is happy to pay the shipping costs.[/size][/size]

[b][color=#000000][font=Helvetica]No trades please as I am trying to thin out my collection.[/font][/color][/b]

[size=2][size=4]I have included a photo of an original ’58 below to show you how close it is to the original which costs £1,784.00[/size][/size]

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[size=2][size=4]Up for sale is my [b]Vintage [/b][b]’58 [/b][b]Precision Bass[/b] “look-a-like” and it’s a beauty!!![/size][/size]

[size=2][size=4][b]I would like to point out that this is NOT a genuine FENDER Vintage [/b][b]’58 [/b][b]Precision Bass[/b][/size][/size]

I put this bass together only 6 month's ago, all the parts used were brand new, and the body alone cost £275.

[size=2][size=4][i]Neck:[/i] Allparts Maple Jazz Neck with 38mm GraphTech Tusq Nut[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Body:[/i] Genuine Fender Mexican Alder Sunburst[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Tuners:[/i] Hipshot Ultralite HB6C 1/2 Chrome Tuners[/size][/size]
[i]Bridge:[/i] High Mass (identical to Gotoh 201)
[size=2][size=4][i]Scratchplate:[/i] Gold Anodised[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Pickup:[/i] Hotrod “Thumper” Precision Bass Pickup[/size][/size]
[size=2][size=4][i]Electrics:[/i] KiOgon Solderless Wiring Loom, CTS Pots[/size][/size]

[size=2][size=4]Due to the 50’s scratchplate only having ten screws, one of them doesn’t quite bite into the body as it should do, so I have added a little piece of blu tack to help keep the screw in place, this can’t be seen as it is underneath the scratchplate.[/size][/size]

It plays and sounds great, particularly with the jazz width neck fitted, and you are welcome to come and try it out for yourself.

[size=2][size=4]Collection would be preferred, but I would ship if the buyer is happy to pay the shipping costs.[/size][/size]

[b][color=#000000][font=Helvetica]No trades please as I am trying to thin out my collection.[/font][/color][/b]

[size=2][size=4]I have included a photo of an original ’58 below to show you how close it is to the original which costs £1,784.00[/size][/size]

[url="https://postimg.org/image/kbsbuvljp/"][/url]
[url="https://postimg.org/image/ve2072505/"][/url]
[url="https://postimg.org/image/7bl6c6od1/"][/url]
[url="https://postimg.org/image/tc1ist711/"][/url]
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[url="https://postimg.org/image/ofxw146vp/"][/url]
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[url="https://postimg.org/image/qafbwlj9x/"][/url]
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[url="https://postimg.org/image/6id5xb7px/"][/url]
[url="https://postimg.org/image/c7tehmdw5/"][/url]
[url="https://postimg.org/image/9f06xldjp/"][/url]
[url="https://postimg.org/image/q41mtia51/"][/url]

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[quote name='Studio GC' timestamp='1501745649' post='3346977']
Nice bass, just sold my 50's classic P because the neck was too wide....Where are you located?
[/quote]Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

The neck on this bass is 38mm, I love precisions but I always fit jazz necks to them as I also find the P necks too wide.

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[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1502357179' post='3350849']
Hey thebrig - you don't half put some cracking looking basses together!
If I was looking for a nice gigging P bass for not too much dosh - I'd be all over this:)

GLWTS
[/quote]Thanks for the kind words Marc, I've put a fair amount together over the last few years, I just get so much pleasure sourcing the parts and then putting them all together, trouble is, I need to move some on so I can start all over again on a new project, and yes, I do usually lose money on them because I usually sell them for a lot less than I spent on on them. :unsure:

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I've repaired a couple of basses - a new neck on an old 70's Japan, Matsumoko P bass
I was lucky to get the loaded body very cheaply. I ended up with a lovely bass, sounded great, felt nice to play
Sold it for a small profit (wish I'd kept the pickup though - sounded fab)

But you're right - put a nice bass together from parts, and made nowt on it
I can see how it's easy to lose money, building from decent components, sadly
Just had to look at this again though - it looks a lot like the Fender MIM '50's P - but a fraction of the price
Stunning colours & grain on that body :)

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[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1502374368' post='3351049']
I've repaired a couple of basses - a new neck on an old 70's Japan, Matsumoko P bass
I was lucky to get the loaded body very cheaply. I ended up with a lovely bass, sounded great, felt nice to play
Sold it for a small profit (wish I'd kept the pickup though - sounded fab)

But you're right - put a nice bass together from parts, and made nowt on it
I can see how it's easy to lose money, building from decent components, sadly
Just had to look at this again though - it looks a lot like the Fender MIM '50's P - but a fraction of the price
Stunning colours & grain on that body :)
[/quote]Yes, the body is exceptionally nice, beautiful grain and paint job.

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