gafbass02 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) EDITED...BACK FOR SALE ...OFFERS? I picked up an unknown brand (most likely fuji or matsu) 70s japanese P bass copy a while back and have rather modded it beyond belief, but im still in way too much debt so it's gotta go Here it is, the body as stated is a 70's jap body with a very thin sunburst finish that wears really easily. All the damage to the sides and back is original play wear, ONLY the damage to the front forearm bout is new and its actual playwear not just a screwdriver attack, although i confess i did make a point of playing 'vigourously' with a pick, but hey, ive been enjoying the new sound and vibe! The body was obviously played the hell out of for years! Since the pics there is a fag burn on the headstock (outdoor gig) and the forearm bout wear has spread and the pickguard has been stopped from lifting and the whole bass is copper shielded. The neck is a rather snazzy, and pricey, brand new allparts relic over a lightly flamed neck and is fitted as you can see with a fender logo. The neck is brand new and very convincing!, the fretwire is non original stewmac vintage fine stuff that was specifically fitted afterwards. Its FAB with a wonderful matte stingray-esque worn finish and rolled edges for a played in feel. The pro that fitted it wanted to buy it off me. The tuners are the original 70s ones although underneath the neck is drilled for period correct reverse action jobbies. ALL the hardware is bloomin expensive genuine Fender USA aged parts, the knobs, pickguard, all screws, neckplate, and grooved saddle bridge. The bridge cover is the original 70s one. The neck one is an aged part but i dont think its fender cause it dosnt match the screw holes on the fender pickguard. So its not fitted but would be included, along with the tatty old case it came with. The pickup was made specifically for this bass by Andy at Wizard pickups, its the 'trad' model. I asked for slightly underwound but very edgy and growly tone in an aged cover, and it sounds out of this world!!!!!!!!!!! Proper piano like, deep but solid growly tone. One of the best ive heard, full stop!!! The bass was pro assembled and set up and is amazing in all regards. But I need to pay off some credit card bill £420 delivered in it's hard case with the covers and schaller straplocks. This is a very special bass indeed and has to be seen and played to be fully appreciated! No sales bull, it's über tasty! I already sold it once for debt and then bought it back as soon as i could (well, too soon actually which i why i have to sell again:-( ) Edited October 11, 2009 by gafbass02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looks like a great job has been done on this bass! I doubt it'll ever make you happy as it is so why not just put in a J-type bridge p/u from Andy? Then it'll look great and sound great! Good luck with it whatever you decide to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It really is a thing of beauty. Please dont carve it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Forgot to mention, it plays like a dream! Stiff 30 odd year old tuners but no issues at all. Aaarrgh what to do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Bridge PUPs are a placebo. Keep it, if you play it enough and really get to know it you'll get all the tones you need from it. Otherwise PM me a price Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) This looks the complete DBs to me, with a wonderful aged finish. I'd leave it as it is, enjoy owning it and buy another bass to do the bridge pickup bit. Oh and i'd buy it too if you wanted to put it up for sale.... Edited March 25, 2009 by loweringthetone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 You can't see now, but my jaw has dropped to the floor. Great bass man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frusty Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Do NOT put any weird and wonderful non-p pickups in that bass! It is beautiful the way it is. I think the best solution would be to sell the bass to me at a bargain price, since I will get alot more enjoyment out of it that you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frusty Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 How did you manage to relic the neck like that? Did you buy it relic-ed or do it yourself? And if you did it yourself, how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's a bought relic looks convincing up close too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frusty Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='gafbass02' post='444669' date='Mar 25 2009, 08:06 AM']It's a bought relic looks convincing up close too.[/quote] Nice - didn't know such things existed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 That's stunning, and it really captures the vibe of a late 50s Precision. I agree with the other guys, adding a bridge pickup would really ruin the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) I also forgot to mention that ive sheilded the hell out of it with layers of shielding tape even inside the pup casings, and then gone over that with insulation tape. Its nice n quiet! Its also all CTS pots etc. I think ive decided to leave it as is but see if i can swap it. P's just arent my bass i guess. I have NO idea what id sell it for! It cost quite a bit but as i know i wont get that back! Edited March 25, 2009 by gafbass02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hi all I'm back after the house move etc ( still only mobile internet tho:-/) and have def decided to part with this I'd like to sell it to buy a jag, or swap it for one other swaps poss considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Replied, I should prob say on here, sorry I'll post in the uk only, sorry :-( collection is best :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) now, if someone would collect for me and send it too Dutchland (\0/) Edited May 4, 2009 by MuseMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 i know what you mean about bridge pick up. i would sweap this for my jag if it had that pick up in. same boat as you, shame. good luck with the sale/trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumfrog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 [quote name='MuseMatt' post='479341' date='May 4 2009, 08:13 PM']now, if someone would collect for me and send it too Dutchland (\0/) [/quote] could be a possibility, as I'm planning a trip to hoge veluwe soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Tons of interest but still going at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Nice bass! Recently I have come to love the P-bass. Damn...not many screws on the plate is there? NO wonder it want's to lift off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Bump for sadly needing to be sold again :-( :-( :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Gorgeous bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 That's just flipping blinking lovely! How come I missed this at the time?! B*gger..... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 It's still going I need to amend the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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