Pow_22 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) My main bass and the bass that has held such a title for the longest – 6yrs to be exact. It’s a 1994 (according to the serial number thingy) Fender Japan PB70 complete with TV style logo and vintage tinted neck. Bought as a replica of Baz Fratelli’s 1974 precision bass and set up with the same strings and features as his original. It has seen several things done to it in the time I have held it which ive listed below. When I bought his from Ookini (Japanese guitar and bass specialist over on that ebay) he mentioned that the Black/black/rosewood version of the PB70 is the rarest. Ive seen many oly white/black but never seen another black/black. Its first ever full set up I had done when I first bought it including a full fret dress. It has worn flatwounds ever since so frets are in excellent condition I bought this for my 30th and was my #1 bass for 4 years covering all my gigs and recording. I sold it briefly a few years back and bought it back after sellers remorse around 8mths later and its been reinstated as my number one ever since. Unfortunately that ‘vintage fender bass’ itch that ive had for a few years now needs scratching and this is making way for such. Additions:- KIOgon wiring Harness Alex Pribora handwound pickups – sound amazing and a ‘mod’ I do to all my P basses Wilkinson 70’s style tuners Thumb rest in 74 period correct position Ashtray/bridge covers Metal sleeve inserts in neck for neck bolts (during full set up at Jacks Instrument Services) Elites Detroit Flatwound Strings Fender F stamp neck plate and plastic gasket thingy for period correctness) Set up/serviced pretty much every year since ive had it by Jack Ellis at Jacks Instrument Services to keep it in excellent recording and gigging condition. Bad points:- In its 8mth exile from me someone has attempted a mini relic job on the arm contour. Doesn’t look remotely genuine but to be honest when being played it cant really be seen. Could possibly be painted over or a more genuine relic job done Of course it’s a gigged back so there are a few minor knocks and scuffs. It genuinely is the one bass I thought id never sell. If I hadn’t seen the 73 bass on Andy Baxter’s it would probably be my forever bass ☹ Comes with an immaculate hardcase but I wont trust this to a courier. Its collection only from Bolton where she can be heard thumping and growling through her best mate, a 1966 Ampeg fliptop. No trades. I don’t really want to do this but needs must. Pics to follow tonight if I don’t change my mind throughout today 😊 Edited February 19, 2019 by Pow_22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanku Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Pictures ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 She isnt wearing her bridge cover in the pics but she does come with it. Pics of abs style case asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Filthy vintagy bass porn shot of her with my fliptop just to temp 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Fabulous!! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 15 hours ago, silverfoxnik said: Fabulous!! GLWTS Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Speaking to a fellow and local BCer last night who has recommended a carrier. As such I would reluctantly be willing to have this shipped within UK if that interests anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Utterly beautiful. How anyone could vandalise such an instrument is beyond me. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totorbass Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Played during a long time by the sandpaper forearm's man. not too bad anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 On hold pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) Back up, had an offer of £600 off ebay but has since gone quiet. Will accept same offer on here if that interests anyone at £600 collected or could work around UK postage Edited February 8, 2019 by Pow_22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacertus Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Gorgeous looker. What's the neck width (at the nut) on this one? And the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Sorry for the delay in replying to the PM's, ive been away this week. Unfortunately the bass sold on eBay last Friday. Will mark up the ad now. Thanks for all the comments and interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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