ezbass Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 As others have said, new pots have most likely been fitted because the old ones were knackered. Things wear out on basses: strings, pots, frets, even nuts can just split and break. Repair or chuck out? You know the answer to that. Another thought, if things have worn out, it means it’s been played - a lot, which means it’s a good one, otherwise it would be a case queen. Enjoy your new acquisition and don’t let the little things bother you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) Lovely looking bass. Congratulations on a great purchase and enjoy it in good health. I don’t know any collector types who are seriously put off by minor replacements of consumable parts that have a limited life, like frets, pots, even tuners. Only one of my vintage Fenders is completely without repair/ replacement parts. To me, the only things that would deter me from a purchase are refin (unless indecently cheap), modification to the wood/structure-routing etc and most important of all, it has to be a great bass, or what’s the point of having it? As time goes by, the proportion of completely original basses, that are still fit for use, will reduce to tiny numbers. In 100 years, if there is still interest in such instruments, how many will have fully functional original electrics, even if they have been unused? Virtually none. Another perspective is that paying a significant premium for a fully original, without minor maintenance repair, bass is a worrying liability. Your bass has changed pots, if it needs new frets, you’re not making the first repair/replacement, so not carrying the loss supposedly associated with it, although as said earlier, I don’t actually know anyone who is put off by maintenance that prevents a bass becoming simply an ornament. Pots. Why would you care? Other than if they didn’t work. Edited January 5, 2023 by GuyR 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Thank you ped, that’s the thing it feels and plays really good, I think I just need to get on with playing it and not worrying about things, excuse the messy bass room I’m moving things around Boom! Right there. Pots? Who cares about pots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have had a few Vintage fenders, both Jazz and Precisions and changed the pots out and absolutly no difference providing they are of good quality. The sound comes from the pickups and the player's hand, thats it ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 Nice looking 66 precision came up on reverb in the uk, they saying it’s all original, I keep telling myself not to look 😁 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 That burst almost looks 2 tone, gorgeous indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, BassAgent said: That burst almost looks 2 tone, gorgeous indeed. The link wouldn’t work, it does look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) On 05/01/2023 at 19:22, Reggaebass said: Thank you ped, that’s the thing it feels and plays really good, I think I just need to get on with playing it and not worrying about things, excuse the messy bass room I’m moving things around Many congratulations on your new purchase. I knew you were after one, so I'm really chuffed for you. It looks great too and just like my 69. Tony C. Edited January 11, 2023 by clarkpegasus4001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That just ticks every box, doesn’t it? Gorgeous. (Said in my best Craig Revel Horwood caricature!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Just seen this on Reverb: https://reverb.com/uk/item/65208217-fender-precision-base-1964-fiesta-red Seems pretty cheap if it is as described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, mowf said: Just seen this on Reverb: https://reverb.com/uk/item/65208217-fender-precision-base-1964-fiesta-red Seems pretty cheap if it is as described. “Comes with original case”…. It doesn’t. Also looking at the condition of the neck compared with the body, it must be a refin. The inaccurate description is worrying, but still a reasonable price for a refin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 You're right, I hadn't spotted the "original case" bit in the description and it definitely looks like a refin. I think on balance I'd prefer to pay extra and buy from a reputable dealer, just to have a little more peace of mind in the provenance. Not that I'm looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 I’m guessing a body refinish there, nice bass though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Nice real Pino/Jet Harris there. Shame there's no pics of under the hood though. The body has the right router humps but I'd need to look into the deets of the refin if I was buying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 A Fender Reverb tank appeared in kijiji here for $50 yesterday! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, msb said: A Fender Reverb tank appeared in kijiji here for $50 yesterday! BUY IT!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I know what they generally go for. I tried to tip off a good friend , but he passed. It’s only an hour and a half away. I don’t buy stuff to flip and mostly just buy what I might have a need for. Heck of a deal though … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 2 hours ago, msb said: I know what they generally go for. I tried to tip off a good friend , but he passed. It’s only an hour and a half away. I don’t buy stuff to flip and mostly just buy what I might have a need for. Heck of a deal though … Vintage and trophey is near at anything, but not at musical instruments. There could be better sounding vintage jbass or p or new ones, the same for the price. I think it's all in eyes, hear and standart. All is in your heart, joy and happiness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I have several guitarist friends that use the real tube driven Fender spring reverb. They have no interest in little pedals for that. I picked up a Fender TreVerb pedal after buying a Squier VI. It’s perfectly fine for my limited needs. And there’s several reverbs in the Darkglass Suite for my Exponent if I want to go there. The reissue spring reverbs often fetch around $1500 , vintage fetch double that. So $50 was a heck of a deal. It sold quickly , somebody got lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 BassBros just got a 67 P bass, one owner and with unusual factory fitted Mustang tuners https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1967-fender-precision-bass/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Clarky said: BassBros just got a 67 P bass, one owner and with unusual factory fitted Mustang tuners https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1967-fender-precision-bass/ I saw the tuners , never heard of that before, nice P and a decent price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 That's odd, I thought the tuners must have been added and they didn't realise the Mustang ones are shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Do you think that was a mistake from the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Can’t say I’ve ever seen a 61 P sparkle finish before https://reverb.com/uk/item/65951776-fender-precision-bass-1961-sparkle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Can’t say I’ve ever seen a 61 P sparkle finish before https://reverb.com/uk/item/65951776-fender-precision-bass-1961-sparkle Not sure that’s a factory finish! Looks dreadfully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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