SOLD - 1972 Fender Precision - factory black & maple £2000 North Tyneside

[wateroftyne]

Hey gang!

I'm selling my 1972 Fender Precision. It in its original black custom colour, with a maple neck.

The previous owner bought it new in 1972 in California, and in the early 80's did the usual 'upgrades' to the bridge, pickguard, pickups & wiring. I've since re-replaced them with repros from Limelight, to restore it back to its former glory.

The rest is all-original. There's a small, virtually invisible repair to the finish on the top horn, performed by the legendary Dave Wilson, who also gave it a full set up. The neck is strong, the truss is good.

It's a medium-light weight (3.8kg, 8lb 6oz), and resonant.

It kind-of comes with the original case - the owner kept the Fender badge, interior, handle and latches, and adapted it into a more substantial flight case (NOTE: the actual case can be seen in photos further down the thread). 

Shout up if you need any more info, pics etc.

 

Edited January 16, 2020 by wateroftyne

[foya]

Does it have ash or alder body???

 

[wateroftyne]

Just now, foya said:

Does it have ash or alder body???

 

From the weight, I'm assuming Alder.

[foya]

1 minute ago, wateroftyne said:

From the weight, I'm assuming Alder.

The sound from alder should be more warmer than ash.. 

do you consider trades? 

[wateroftyne]

1 minute ago, foya said:

do you consider trades? 

Normally I'd consider it, but I need cash for a new laptop 😞

[hooky_lowdown]

That's a beauty @wateroftyne. 👍

[wateroftyne]

Updated with accurate weight (3.8kg, 8lb 6oz).

[wateroftyne]

Bump - now prepared to ship within the UK...

[wateroftyne]

A few more pics to whet your whistles - this is the case it comes with. I'm open to (sensible) offers 🙂

Edited December 18, 2019 by wateroftyne

[wateroftyne]

New year bump!

 

[bassbiscuits]

Thats lovely that is, and a very good price. 

[wateroftyne]

10 hours ago, bassbiscuits said:

Thats lovely that is, and a very good price. 

Thank you. 

A bit more info re: tone - with the tone knob wide open, it's got significantly more bite than anything else I own. I don't know if that's a maple thing, but it's lively!

[wateroftyne]

Open to offers, or - tentatively - trades with something P-ish with a rosewood neck.

[foya]

The pickup is original?? 

[wateroftyne]

5 minutes ago, foya said:

The pickup is original?? 

No - it’s a replacement.

[foya]

8 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

No - it’s a replacement.

brand of replacement?

[wateroftyne]

Limelight at the time I posted the ad (the info is in the OP). It currently has a Fender ‘62 CS in it, which sounds pretty much the same to my ears.