Sparky Mark Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) SOLD- Price reduction to £10,500. The time has finally come after 10 years for me to offer up this beautiful example for sale. Description: 1961 Fender® Precision Bass®, featuring slab Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, and Sunburst finish. The bass is all original. Although the body finish has the normal chips and dings, the neck is in excellent shape. Both body and neck feature their original finish, and the lacquer on the neck is in excellent condition. The bass was mainly played prior to my ownership with flat wounds so the frets are in great condition. The Brazilian rosewood fingerboard is a deep, rich, dark colour, almost Ebony-like. The neck is straight and the bass plays wonderfully. This neck is the typical "C" shape of the period, with the thickness measuring .781" at the first fret and .972" at the 12th fret. The sound is killer from this great example from one of the best eras of the legendary Pre-CBS Fender® Bass. At one point the owner of the bass (this was a one owner instrument), had the pots changed and these slightly larger pots required slightly enlarging the cavity. The original pots, both dated 304 6107, are now back in place. No other modifications, alterations, or other issues exist with this bass. The neck date is 4/61 and the serial number is 639XX. The bass weighs a very light 8 lb. 3 oz., making this attractive example easy on the old back on those long nights. The pickup set is strong and healthy, measuring a perfect 11.6K for the pair. The bass comes in its original brown tolex case. The case is in good condition for its age, but does show signs of wear. The leather on one side of one end is missing. All latches work correctly and pop when opened. Interior is clean without any odours. Thumb rest, bridge and pickup covers included. I priced this with reference to a well known dealer's prices for Precisions dated either side of 1961 but happy to negotiate via direct message/phone with reputable Basschatters in possession of good forum feedback. Many thanks for looking. Edited April 2 by Sparky Mark Sold 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Well that's an absolute doll. Good luck with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Oh my, so so nice mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Apparently some bloke called James Jamerson played a 1961 Precision from 1962 to 1968 and it was beaten up something rotten but still sold for $68,750 in 2017. This is obviously a massive bargain as I've played it! Edited November 30, 2023 by Sparky Mark 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Is it a bargain because or despite you playing it? 😉😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just now, TheGreek said: Is it a bargain because or despite you playing it? 😉😉 Good point, well made Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Fantastic, just gorgeous with a very alive burst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) That is an absolutely wonderful bass Sir. It's my YOB too (March 1961), plus Im a huge James Jamerson fan. What I'd give to own this! but unfortunately it's way out of my current means. I do own a 1969 though. The best of luck with your sale. Edited December 1, 2023 by clarkpegasus4001 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Lovely stuff, fab burst on that. GLWTS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Yup my YOB dream bass too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Wowzers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 14 hours ago, clarkpegasus4001 said: That is an absolutely wonderful bass Sir. It's my YOB too (March 1961), plus Im a huge James Jamerson fan. What I'd give to own this! but unfortunately it's way out of my current means. I do own a 1969 though. The best of luck with your sale. 6 hours ago, oldslapper said: Yup my YOB dream bass too! Special Christmas discount available to Basschatters born in 1961. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I'm not really a Precision player but this is just wonderful! Worth the money for that tort plate and the gorgeous rosewood alone. The body shaping from this era is a thing of wonder too. What a very beautiful and useable bass 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Sparky Mark said: Special Christmas discount available to Basschatters born in 1961. I didn’t think I’d ever need a fake ID to fake it as a 62 year old 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squib Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Pretty sure that this was mine !?! Just been looking closer at the marks etc . . . but yes . . . I think it was . Beautiful beautiful instrument and wish I could afford to buy it back . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 So nice… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 I'm considering faking an interest just to get to play it........ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 (edited) Grab yourself a Christmas stocking filler with £1,500 off! Edited December 16, 2023 by Sparky Mark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkybongo Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Gooorgeous........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 01/12/2023 at 14:32, Sparky Mark said: Special Christmas discount available to Basschatters born in 1961. Ahh no good to me then, I was born in 1946... Man I was 14 then when that beautiful bass was made. GLWTS. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Final price reduction for Easter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgnofski Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 ‘Get thee behind me Satan’👺 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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