AndyTravis Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Well… I love 51’/tele basses. Had a very nice custom shop “sting” and have had a MIJ reissue at some point. Saw this on a facebook page and just went for it. Thanks to @walshyfor doing the middleman bit. So spec is Fender neck - stripped, nitro refin guitarbuild ash body, nitro BSB fralin pickup Gotoh reverse machineheads bakelite pickguard bakelite saddles etc some posh pots and capacitors etc. Fender covers all slot-head screws as per early 51’s needs some tweaks to suit, but it’s ace. slightly heavy at 10.5lbs…but it’s a resonant chunk. 21 Quote
Beedster Posted May 1 Posted May 1 '51s are the new black Andy. You watch, this time next year they'll all be playing them 👍 3 Quote
neepheid Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Why do you think I have a Sire D5? That itch has to be scratched sometimes... 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 1 hour ago, neepheid said: Why do you think I have a Sire D5? That itch has to be scratched sometimes... There’s an ointment for that 1 Quote
bloke_zero Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Bakelite saddles? I've never seen that before. How do they sound? Or is that a weird question. Quote
kodiakblair Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Saw that one myself and was sorely tempted. Congrats on a fine looking bass 👍 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 6 hours ago, bloke_zero said: Bakelite saddles? I've never seen that before. How do they sound? Or is that a weird question. A little muted Quote
Beedster Posted May 2 Posted May 2 10 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: A little muted You're gonna need a Badass on there Andy 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted May 2 Posted May 2 7 hours ago, bloke_zero said: Bakelite saddles? I've never seen that before. How do they sound? Or is that a weird question. The original Fender Precision Bass had bakelite or even wood saddles... 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Beedster said: You're gonna need a Badass on there Andy Them’s for these Quote
AndyTravis Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 8 minutes ago, cocco said: Wow. A handsome brute indeed. Yeah, shoved some skinny rounds on it as I hate roto flats. 1 Quote
StingRayBoy42 Posted Monday at 14:46 Posted Monday at 14:46 On 02/05/2025 at 21:15, cocco said: Wow. A handsome brute indeed. The Bass is nice, too. 1 Quote
ezbass Posted Wednesday at 14:54 Posted Wednesday at 14:54 On 01/05/2025 at 21:49, Beedster said: '51s are the new black Andy. You watch, this time next year they'll all be playing them 👍 I’ve started looking them now 🤦🏻. Bass Freaks have a very nice Maruszczyk in natural that has caught my eye. On 02/05/2025 at 09:30, neepheid said: Why do you think I have a Sire D5? That itch has to be scratched sometimes... However, a D5 is ridiculously tempting alternative at the price, even when you factor in possibly retrofitting a Lindy Fralin noiseless p/up. What’s the weight like on yours, Neep? Quote
neepheid Posted Wednesday at 15:04 Posted Wednesday at 15:04 8 minutes ago, ezbass said: However, a D5 is ridiculously tempting alternative at the price, even when you factor in possibly retrofitting a Lindy Fralin noiseless p/up. What’s the weight like on yours, Neep? Unremarkable? But just for you, I'll give it a wee weigh when I get home from work. Might be later on - got band tonight ('Spoons). 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted Wednesday at 15:41 Posted Wednesday at 15:41 Very tasteful @AndyTravis 👍 are you sure you’re not an alien impersonating our mr travis without doing any homework ? you haven’t mentioned “next shiny thing” or “sneaked this in..” or “give it a week or so” fess up, Zarg you’re not fooling us 1 Quote
Beedster Posted Wednesday at 15:54 Posted Wednesday at 15:54 12 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Very tasteful @AndyTravis 👍 are you sure you’re not an alien impersonating our mr travis without doing any homework ? you haven’t mentioned “next shiny thing” or “sneaked this in..” or “give it a week or so” fess up, Zarg you’re not fooling us ‘Zarg’ Quote
AndyTravis Posted Wednesday at 15:57 Author Posted Wednesday at 15:57 14 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Very tasteful @AndyTravis 👍 are you sure you’re not an alien impersonating our mr travis without doing any homework ? you haven’t mentioned “next shiny thing” or “sneaked this in..” or “give it a week or so” fess up, Zarg you’re not fooling us Have to admit…selling one very expensive bass and turning it into 4 less expensive basses is a new trick… also…the next shiny thing is en route but it’s to replace my Old Pacifica electric guitar… Quote
neepheid Posted Wednesday at 16:34 Posted Wednesday at 16:34 1 hour ago, ezbass said: However, a D5 is ridiculously tempting alternative at the price, even when you factor in possibly retrofitting a Lindy Fralin noiseless p/up. What’s the weight like on yours, Neep? 4kg / 8.8lbs - bathroom scales and I couldn't be arsed taking the leather strap off so make of that what you will. 1 Quote
ezbass Posted Wednesday at 17:11 Posted Wednesday at 17:11 36 minutes ago, neepheid said: 4kg / 8.8lbs - bathroom scales and I couldn't be arsed taking the leather strap off so make of that what you will. That puts it the right side of the 4kg limit (I have shoulder/neck issues), thanks for that. Quote
Geek99 Posted Wednesday at 20:26 Posted Wednesday at 20:26 4 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Have to admit…selling one very expensive bass and turning it into 4 less expensive basses is a new trick… also…the next shiny thing is en route but it’s to replace my Old Pacifica electric guitar… 🤮 Quote
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