simontdo Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) When I bought this bass, I was told the last owner bought it around 1970 in pristine condition, and subsequently had the body stripped purely because he was not overly keen on the “girly pink” colour (Shell Pink). It was used semi-professionally up to around 1980, then effectively retired from use thereafter, since the owner found a preference for more modern instruments. Hence, it is still in outstandingly clean condition and 100% original in content, including the often missing "ashtray" covers. Other than the body refin, the only alteration from new is a small extra hole through the pickguard where the finger rest was at one time temporarily relocated as a thumb rest. The object of the refinish was to restore the instrument as close as possible to how it would look today if the body had never been stripped at all. So the refin is in the original Shell Pink nitrocellulose, but with the top coat lightened and slightly yellowed for ageing. The resulting creamy off-white with only a hint of pink is a good accurate representation of the hue Shell Pink does naturally fade to over time, and this is further enhanced by introduction of some subtle and even lacquer checking . No “relic” battle-scars have been added. In summary Serial # L14865 Pots – Stackpole, both dated week 03, 1964 Neck date January 1964, size “C” (1.75” wide at nut) Weight 8.4 pounds Pickup DC resistance, 10.5 kohms Body-only refinish in original colour (pre-aged Shell Pink) All parts original The Bass will be supplied in a non fender hard case. Edited July 13, 2018 by simontdo Pics with ashtrays added 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 A bit of interest, a couple of trades offered, but still here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) On 3/12/2018 at 12:58, simontdo said: the last owner bought it around 1970 in pristine condition, and subsequently had the body stripped purely because he was not overly keen on the “girly pink” colour (Shell Pink). That is so sad. Nice instrument, though. Any insight whether or not the decal on the headstock is original? P.S.: never mind, this is a JAN 64, so '63 specs rather than '64. GLWTS! Edited March 16, 2018 by Tweedledum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 The neck and decal are all original. Out of interest, what's the difference in spec between a 63 and a 64? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 '64 Models mostly feature the Transition Logo. Until '63 the Spaghetti Logo was more common. Late 64 (like mine) necks have Perloid dots in the fretboard and clay side dots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megssab Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 fender employees must have had a good wage 5th Jan 1964 was Sunday so double bubble $$$$$$ dollar is what i need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I believe the 5 isn't a date, it stands for Precision model. Fenders model number 5. It's a beaut, GLWTS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Nice bass. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Weekend bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 £3500 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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