Vintage Fenders

[jimijimmi]

Just now, Reggaebass said:

That’s brilliant, well done, it’s great when something comes along that you’ve wanted for a long time and especially something that doesn’t come up very often , hopefully you’ll share some pics when you’re ready 

yeah, fortunately I was in a position to make it happen.

I only currently have the photos from the advert, im yet to see it in the flesh 

[Reggaebass]

1 minute ago, jimijimmi said:

yeah, fortunately I was in a position to make it happen.

I only currently have the photos from the advert, im yet to see it in the flesh 

It certainly looks good and I think it’ll be even better up close, very cool 

[jimijimmi]

1 minute ago, Reggaebass said:

It certainly looks good and I think it’ll be even better up close, very cool 

ive sent you a private message  

[Bagman]

50 years old 

[Reggaebass]

52 minutes ago, Bagman said:

50 years old 

Very nice Bagman, looks great 

[Lozz196]

Does indeed

[Pow_22]

Anyone spotted this stunner from Bass Bros?  Seems a reasonable price too for a 66?  Very clean

 

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1966-fender-precision-bass/

[Mrbigstuff]

19 minutes ago, Pow_22 said:

Anyone spotted this stunner from Bass Bros?  Seems a reasonable price too for a 66?  Very clean

 

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1966-fender-precision-bass/

Nice example but I had to double take on the price. It’s probably a bit more than I’d expect for a 3tsb 66.

[Reggaebass]

Gardiner Houlgate Have got a few interesting lots coming up soon, the 71 ghost town bass seems a high price though 

[Sparky Mark]

5 hours ago, Mrbigstuff said:

Nice example but I had to double take on the price. It’s probably a bit more than I’d expect for a 3tsb 66.

I'm also thinking this is a bit too expensive for a standard colour CBS Precision. Obviously, dealers are always wanting to drive prices upwards.

[Belka]

21 hours ago, Mrbigstuff said:

Nice example but I had to double take on the price. It’s probably a bit more than I’d expect for a 3tsb 66.

 

15 hours ago, Sparky Mark said:

I'm also thinking this is a bit too expensive for a standard colour CBS Precision. Obviously, dealers are always wanting to drive prices upwards.

Bass Bros are normally pretty competitive with their prices. This does seem a bit high, but I'd guess the reason is the condition. It's in extremely good shape for '60s bass and I guess to collectors that is worth the premium.

[Reggaebass]

I had quite an itch for a nice 66P and looked at them for a long while, I still can’t make up my mind on the wider nut width,  they varied from around 6.5k - 8k , it’s at the top end price wise but good condition and original case, I can see it being sold soon , if I was closer I’d be tempted to have a look 

[Sparky Mark]

I'm always aware that a bass might be in excellent condition because it was considered below average when played.

For me, a decent amount of play wear indicates a single, or a number of players have preferred to use it over the years.

Also, another benefit of a roadworn instrument is that new dings are stress free.

Edited 1 hour ago by Sparky Mark