Steve Browning Posted July 26 Posted July 26 That seems like the best decision. A lot of questions about the authenticity of the instrument. 3 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 41 minutes ago, BombTheBassist said: Decided there are far too many questions about this - even at 1500 quid + auction fees which bidding is now at. So going to pass. Thanks for all the info chaps, you have been most helpful! Probably best I think given any issues the neck may have, I don’t know how long the auction has left to go but I wouldn’t be surprised if it goes into the 3-4k region 1 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 2 hours ago, BombTheBassist said: Decided there are far too many questions about this - even at 1500 quid + auction fees which bidding is now at. So going to pass. Thanks for all the info chaps, you have been most helpful! Good decision but I’m sad for whoever buys it at an inflated price Quote
Mrbigstuff Posted July 26 Posted July 26 10 hours ago, Geek99 said: Sounds like a fake then Could just be a refinished neck and new decal added. Quite common Quote
Geek99 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 14 minutes ago, Mrbigstuff said: Could just be a refinished neck and new decal added. Quite common Possibly but the consensus so far is to swerve around Quote
Hellzero Posted July 26 Posted July 26 36 minutes ago, Mrbigstuff said: Could just be a refinished neck and new decal added. Quite common ... with Japanese pots and mixed American and Japanese wires, mixed parts pre and post 1969 bridge (longer intonation G string screw at the ... E string), totally wrong knobs, really bad refret job with non Brazilian rosewood fingerboard as it's definitely not that wood (maybe already replaced once), questionable stamped neck plate, possibly warped neck, black screws for the control plate, and certainly more surprises under the pickguard and tuners : AVOID THIS! 4 Quote
Mrbigstuff Posted July 26 Posted July 26 23 minutes ago, Hellzero said: ... with Japanese pots and mixed American and Japanese wires, mixed parts pre and post 1969 bridge (longer intonation G string screw at the ... E string), totally wrong knobs, really bad refret job with non Brazilian rosewood fingerboard as it's definitely not that wood (maybe already replaced once), questionable stamped neck plate, possibly warped neck, black screws for the control plate, and certainly more surprises under the pickguard and tuners : AVOID THIS! I was only talking of the decal aspect. Already mentioned the knobs a few pages ago. Don’t think there’s any interest Quote
BombTheBassist Posted July 26 Posted July 26 (edited) Auction is here chaps! Still time to bid Be interesting to see what it goes for with 2 days left. There have been alot of bids so I am predicting a last minute rush and 2.5k. https://sherwoodphoenix.co.uk/auctions/#!/auctions/0e1d7caa-0260-4034-ba84-60303c0d9202/listings/035b5d74-65bd-4854-b288-754a618b3655?ic=90 Edited July 26 by BombTheBassist Quote
nilorius Posted July 26 Posted July 26 2 hours ago, BombTheBassist said: Auction is here chaps! Still time to bid Be interesting to see what it goes for with 2 days left. There have been alot of bids so I am predicting a last minute rush and 2.5k. https://sherwoodphoenix.co.uk/auctions/#!/auctions/0e1d7caa-0260-4034-ba84-60303c0d9202/listings/035b5d74-65bd-4854-b288-754a618b3655?ic=90 Hmm....pickups looks wrong. Quote
BombTheBassist Posted July 26 Posted July 26 (edited) I think if you consider all the posts on this, it's all wrong! I hope the winning bidder does some research. Bidding up to nearly 1900 quid. Edited July 26 by BombTheBassist Quote
tegs07 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Despite any other concerns the description alone is so vague and non committed that I would not consider it Quote
ian61 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 1 hour ago, rwillett said: Basically does anything look right on this? Well, the PG looks period correct, smooth headed tuners too, pretty difficult to fake, other than that and what with the decal the whole ensemble could be anything. If it plays well and feels good for the right price its probably great....For the wrong price its going to be a mill stone.. Quote
GuyR Posted July 26 Posted July 26 At a glance, maybe neck, tuners, front pickup, bell plate, bridge and guard look ok. In my opinion, if the body was right, it’s still worth £3-4k but without any confidence re the body, it would feel like a leap of faith to pay much over £2k including fees. Its a shame you have to buy it first, to be able to strip the body and check the various tells that would demonstrate it was original, under the “refinished before these basses were worth faking” paint. The router hump appears to be there, so if it plays ok, it might be worth a punt, but without two original pickups, I would walk away. 2 Quote
Hellzero Posted July 27 Posted July 27 17 minutes ago, BombTheBassist said: Ended. £2,210 quid plus 24% £2740.40 GBP... Some people have more money than common sense. 1 Quote
rwillett Posted July 28 Posted July 28 17 hours ago, Hellzero said: £2740.40 GBP... Some people have more money than common sense. I wish I had either of them 3 Quote
Burns-bass Posted July 28 Posted July 28 Classic vintage mania. Excessive prices for what it represents (peak Fender) rather than what it most probably is (a knackered old bass that needs a lot of work). 3 Quote
Mrbigstuff Posted July 29 Posted July 29 This dealer pops up on my FB. They have a gorgeous mint OW p bass just in stock. Some nice gear, although the highest pricing. https://www.guitarbroker.com/product-category/bass-guitars/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL13e1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkpxgd69CVPoqD0Xlc5W_tuONjkMqIPAQ3VjzdihC7OhQiP5AR25oxzQ4lH2_aem_auajZQqWdeqJA2QvLhmKzA 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 29 Author Posted July 29 21 minutes ago, Mrbigstuff said: This dealer pops up on my FB. They have a gorgeous mint OW p bass just in stock. Some nice gear, although the highest pricing. https://www.guitarbroker.com/product-category/bass-guitars/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL13e1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkpxgd69CVPoqD0Xlc5W_tuONjkMqIPAQ3VjzdihC7OhQiP5AR25oxzQ4lH2_aem_auajZQqWdeqJA2QvLhmKzA Yeah they do get some great ones sometimes, I saw that 1965 Fender Precision Bass the other day, it’s mint for the year beautiful Quote
miles'tone Posted July 29 Posted July 29 (edited) 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Yeah they do get some great ones sometimes, I saw that 1965 Fender Precision Bass the other day, it’s mint for the year beautiful That's the place I bought the 1965 P I had for a while from. Good experience, good people to deal with. Edited July 29 by miles'tone 1 Quote
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