Plusnine Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Finally got my hands on this P-Bass I found on eBay a little while ago, one 6-hour trip to Gloucester and back and it’s sitting pretty in my house. Plays wonderfully, and the build quality is superb from what I can tell. The rosewood board is very rich and easy to play, which I was a little worried about having mostly played maple boards. It’s come with custom shop 62’ pickups pre-installed and a new set of Fender pots, so I’m unable to check the exact serial numbers, but it’s from around 97-00’ from what other BC’s have said in my previous thread. Only modification I’ve made is to switch out the black pickguard for this red tort one, which I rather like. I’m considering getting the pickup cover and ashtray but I’m still undecided… Overall, very very happy! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Very nice 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Nice - I like the way the white has aged a little - makes a change from all the sunbursts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plusnine Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, bloke_zero said: Nice - I like the way the white has aged a little - makes a change from all the sunbursts! Cheers! I’m a fan of it too. I was originally looking at a sunburst one, but this one called to me for some reason. It’s got just the right amount of ageing for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 45 minutes ago, Plusnine said: Cheers! I’m a fan of it too. I was originally looking at a sunburst one, but this one called to me for some reason. It’s got just the right amount of ageing for me. Aged white plus that red tort you've put on it is a real step up from standard sunburst, looks fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Absolutely gorgeous, glad you're happy with it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Excellent, tort is the right choice. 👍🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Lovely bass and congratulations. You have a bass for life there. No surprise you're happy, you have noted the build quality. They're exceptional and I've not seen a bad one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just now, Steve Browning said: Lovely bass and congratulations. You have a bass for life there. No surprise you're happy, you have noted the build quality. They're exceptional and I've not seen a bad one. ... and you got one of the rare ones with the ATL decal. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 05/07/2021 at 00:50, Plusnine said: Finally got my hands on this P-Bass I found on eBay a little while ago, one 6-hour trip to Gloucester and back and it’s sitting pretty in my house. Plays wonderfully, and the build quality is superb from what I can tell. The rosewood board is very rich and easy to play, which I was a little worried about having mostly played maple boards. It’s come with custom shop 62’ pickups pre-installed and a new set of Fender pots, so I’m unable to check the exact serial numbers, but it’s from around 97-00’ from what other BC’s have said in my previous thread. Only modification I’ve made is to switch out the black pickguard for this red tort one, which I rather like. I’m considering getting the pickup cover and ashtray but I’m still undecided… Overall, very very happy! oooh tasty.. is it the PB-70 (70's Reissue)? Im guessing by the logo it is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plusnine Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Steve Browning said: ... and you got one of the rare ones with the ATL decal. 🙂 Haha! I did indeed, had that sticker on all my basses since my old SUB stingray 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plusnine Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Nibody said: oooh tasty.. is it the PB-70 (70's Reissue)? Im guessing by the logo it is? I’m not entirely sure actually! I tried to track down the exact model with the serial number but it was inconclusive, built sometime around 97-20’ though I believe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Plusnine said: I’m not entirely sure actually! I tried to track down the exact model with the serial number but it was inconclusive, built sometime around 97-20’ though I believe? Don't quote me but I think the US models have the larger backplate on the tuners and the domestic ones have a smaller back plate. More knowledgeable folk will doubtless be along. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Plusnine said: I’m not entirely sure actually! I tried to track down the exact model with the serial number but it was inconclusive, built sometime around 97-20’ though I believe? If you pop the neck off it shoulf have it screen printed on the Heel - PB-70, PB-62 and I think PB-58 depending if its a 62/70's or 50's reissue. The logo on the headstock would suggest a PB-70 (it's the 70's style P bass logo). The normal MIJ fenders Ive seen that aren't re-issue models have all had logo's similair to the MIM ones currently out. Also all of the PB-70's I've seen have been either white or natural (maybe a black one).- theres a few white ones on Reverb at the moment. The MIJ ones had the smaller "One size goes on everything" tuners (they also fitted them to the PB-62's - I had a PB-62 in Photoflame blue)whereas the USA made ones had the full size 70's style tuners (smaller baseplate revrese wind on the 50's and 60's I believe) Either way its a nice bass! Edited July 6, 2021 by Nibody 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plusnine Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Nibody said: If you pop the neck off it shoulf have it screen printed on the Heel - PB-70, PB-62 and I think PB-58 depending if its a 62/70's or 50's reissue. The logo on the headstock would suggest a PB-70 (it's the 70's style P bass logo). The normal MIJ fenders Ive seen that aren't re-issue models have all had logo's similair to the MIM ones currently out. Also all of the PB-70's I've seen have been either white or natural (maybe a black one).- theres a few white ones on Reverb at the moment. The MIJ ones had the smaller "One size goes on everything" tuners (they also fitted them to the PB-62's - I had a PB-62 in Photoflame blue)whereas the USA made ones had the full size 70's style tuners (smaller baseplate revrese wind on the 50's and 60's I believe) Either way its a nice bass! Cheers! I’ll take a look when I restring it, currently deciding which flats to put on it. I’ve also never taken the neck off off anything, do I need to worry about tightening the screws too much etc when I put it back on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Plusnine said: Cheers! I’ll take a look when I restring it, currently deciding which flats to put on it. I’ve also never taken the neck off off anything, do I need to worry about tightening the screws too much etc when I put it back on? Just get them snug, comfortably hand tight (doesnt have to be like a vice!) - you dont want a screw snapping. Also look out for any shims that have been put in the neck pocket (small slithers of thin wood usually - though sometimes you find plastic or ever card!!) and make sure they are where they started from when you put it back on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plusnine Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, Nibody said: Just get them snug, comfortably hand tight (doesnt have to be like a vice!) - you dont want a screw snapping. Also look out for any shims that have been put in the neck pocket (small slithers of thin wood usually - though sometimes you find plastic or ever card!!) and make sure they are where they started from when you put it back on. Thanks very much! I’ll give it a go and see what I can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Yeah that’s a lovely looking bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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