Maxbass Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Good morning, fellow Bass players I‘m looking for a 70s Fender Precision in Antigua Finish. Fell in a strange kind of love with that finish. I‘m looking forward to soon becoming a father. Meaning I should find one of those basses as long as i can still afford it and have the time looking for it. Sorry for my English, I hope everyone understands what I’m talking about. Anyways, would be great hearing from you if anyone is selling one for a fair price Have a great weekend, Max 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Congratulations in advance regarding your impending fatherhood. I do not know of a 70's Precision being available but keep watching the classifieds and it might be worth putting your request in the wanted section os said classifieds. I hope everything goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Hi Maxbass, I’m on most vintage bass sites most days and they don’t seem to come up very often, as above you could put an ad in the wanted section and keep an eye on Reverb, if I see one I’ll let you know, good luck with your search 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxbass Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Thanks for your kind replies! i will try my luck in the wanted section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) If you wouldbe prepared to stretch to a modern Japanese reissue, there is this beauty (Jazz not P bass, but your items wanted ad said either) https://reverb.com/uk/item/50005762-fender-jazz-bass-rare-custom-order-ltd-edition-78-ri-antigua-finish-2019-mij-japan Edited March 12, 2022 by Clarky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) I know State's - side, Fender mod shop lets you design your own bass. Not a great deal more than a stock USA Fender might cost. I like that Antigua also, good luck. Edited March 12, 2022 by Highfox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxbass Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Thanks to you two as well! I‘m looking for a 1970s/1980s American made model. It will hopefully be the last Bass I buy for quite some time so it should meet those preferences, a vintage American Antigua Fender One day I will find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Reverb has a few, though none in UK. This one in Belgium is the best priced https://reverb.com/item/44887406-fender-precision-1978-antigua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 15 hours ago, Maxbass said: Good morning, fellow Bass players I‘m looking for a 70s Fender Precision in Antigua Finish. Fell in a strange kind of love with that finish. I‘m looking forward to soon becoming a father. Meaning I should find one of those basses as long as i can still afford it and have the time looking for it. Sorry for my English, I hope everyone understands what I’m talking about. Anyways, would be great hearing from you if anyone is selling one for a fair price Have a great weekend, Max Your English is just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 😅Wow, this is making me feel old! Around the time I started playing the local guitar shop was full of new Fenders in what at the time were the latest finishes, and this Antigua Burst was one of them , along with Capri Orange, I remember, both of which have become pretty sought after nowadays. Good luck with finding what you are after Max, but might I advise proceeding with caution before spending a lot of money. Without wishing to stir up controversy, late 70s/early 80s Fenders can be a bit of a lottery in terms of build quality and playability, and an awful lot of the basses from that era are pretty heavy, if weight is an issue for you. Just something to be aware of, and I wish you well in hunting down your dream bass.🙂 Edited March 13, 2022 by Misdee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxbass Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Thank all of you for your nice answers. I will keep all your advices in mind. Oh I would love to walk in a shop from the 60s/70s to go shopping for equipment. My wallet wouldn’t but I would indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I would caution that if you do get one, make sure it’s sought after enough to make your money back. Genuine 70s Fenders are rare enough to sell so long as they’re not a boat anchor and/or wrecked. It’s a finish that you can fall in love with and quite easily fall rather heavily out of love with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxbass Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Good point. I‘m looking for a +/- lightweight and in good condition Bass. So the rare holy grail of that era And you’re right about the finish. But somehow it attracts me a lot. I’m a very unattractive way Strange things happen… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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