Reggaebass Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 I’ve never seen a precision with a matching headstock , there’s a picture of a 59P on page 4 here which was special order, looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, bakerster135 said: Although definitely rarer, it was possible to get a custom colour JB without a matching headstock. My Fiesta Red 65 has a tort plate and non-painted headstock from factory, and I know Martin Petersen from the Bass Gallery has/had one with identical spec. I've also seen quite a few other examples pop up at reputable vintage Fender retailers. On the PB with matching headstock front, I'm sure Norm's Rare Guitars had one on their YouTube channel a while ago... Also because Norm has an example of every single guitar ever built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 42 minutes ago, bakerster135 said: My Fiesta Red 65 has a tort plate and non-painted headstock from factory Pictures or it never happened. You know the rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I saw this today and it warranted a second look: https://reverb.com/uk/item/67439380-fender-jazzbass-1972-sunburst Only because the neck is clearly dated '72, but as far as I'm aware they didn't start using pearl blocks with maple necks until mid 1973. This neck must have been hanging around a for a while. Well I thought it was quite interesting anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 18 hours ago, briansbrew said: Bit of a dilema guys, I have an early 70's Fretless precision and I am contemplating having it fretted, would this affect the resale value and is it worth doing. I dont play fretless that much so any feedback appreciated.. Why not get someone like Jon Shuker to build you a new neck? Then you will still have the fretless neck if you decide to sell... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, peteb said: Why not get someone like Jon Shuker to build you a new neck? Then you will still have the fretless neck if you decide to sell... Keep it and buy an early fretted Precision too would be my logic. You need both obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) This is a dangerous thread! I've just come across it and you see a £12k 64 P bass and think that's way too much. However, there is a very nice non-original 63 fiesta red P bass for £8k and you think that it's still too much, but not that ridiculous. Then you look at the other basses that seller has for sale and there is a nice early 70s s/b P bass for £5k and you start thinking, well possibly! Perhaps there is something similar out here, maybe a cheaper early 70s s/b P bass with a rosewood board, non-original but modded with a Badass bridge (like I would have put on myself) for £3 or £4k, then suddenly it's not so unaffordable! I've never really thought of buying a proper vintage bass before, although I've owned a fair few Fenders and gig a late 70s P bass now. But the temptation is there... Edited March 30, 2023 by peteb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, GuyR said: Keep it and buy an early fretted Precision too would be my logic. You need both obviously. I would need to sneak that one in past the missus 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Can anyone tell me if this is fixable, its off a 1971 P and is badly warped, can it be flattened as I want it to be as original as possible. Pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 minute ago, briansbrew said: Can anyone tell me if this is fixable, its off a 1971 P and is badly warped, can it be flattened as I want it to be as original as possible. Pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 minute ago, briansbrew said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 https://offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=93643 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: https://offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=93643 Thanks you, Very good idea, I did see some guys had used a heat gun on them but this idea is much better..Looking forward to trying this out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 There’s a 71 P going up for auction next week, might be worth watching https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mctears-gallery1842/catalogue-id-srmct11822/lot-5f38aa11-b89a-4bcb-ac26-afd601125aef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Reggaebass said: There’s a 71 P going up for auction next week, might be worth watching https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mctears-gallery1842/catalogue-id-srmct11822/lot-5f38aa11-b89a-4bcb-ac26-afd601125aef Nice bass! I doubt that case (with more pictures than the actual bass) is original to it. '71 should have a tailed logo. However.......it's purdy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Bassdirect have a stripped 69 P bass for £3.5k, claimed to be all-original bar the finish https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_1969.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezergeezer Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 13:22, briansbrew said: Id be tempted to leave it out in the sun for an hour or so on fine summers day and screw it back on the body bit at a time and when it cools hopefully it will go back to its original shape... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 Think I’d try gentle heat from a hot air gun and clamp it down to a board 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Hi Guys, I know this is slightly off topic but what are these worth, 1996 Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage 62 Reissue, stacked pots, black with tortoise pickguard..Looking at one but the price seems a bit high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 How much are they asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, BassAgent said: How much are they asking? He's asking £1500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 24 minutes ago, briansbrew said: He's asking £1500 Sounds reasonable if it's in good nick. I played one in the old Bass Centre in 1996 actually. It was amazing. I've often thought about it. They cost about a grand back then, back when a grand was worth a lot more than it is now. Man, that was nearly 30 years ago... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 18:40, Clarky said: Bassdirect have a stripped 69 P bass for £3.5k, claimed to be all-original bar the finish https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_1969.html I saw that - looks quite cool and not a bad price compared to some I've seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 1 hour ago, briansbrew said: Hi Guys, I know this is slightly off topic but what are these worth, 1996 Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage 62 Reissue, stacked pots, black with tortoise pickguard..Looking at one but the price seems a bit high As a guide , I bought one that was a 2011 I think (V11) on the neckplate from Amsterdam in 2017 for £1600 , it was mint condition with all the case candy, can find a pic if you need it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: As a guide , I bought one that was a 2011 I think (V11) on the neckplate from Amsterdam in 2017 for £1600 , it was mint condition with all the case candy, can find a pic if you need it Yes I wouldnt mind seeing a pic please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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