1979 Fender P Precision Bass Black/Maple £1400 Blyth

[warwickhunt]

The obvious stuff...

Refinished years ago from red to black (serial number sticker in the neck pocket shows original red paint), paint work is appropriately scuffed, dinged and not immaculate.   

Presently fitted with a Badass bridge; there is an old bridge here that will come with the bass (as it came to me) but I can not swear it is the original bridge to this bass. 

Nut is a well fitted brass replacement. 

Pup is a Seymour Duncan replacement but it is passive so no extra routing etc. 

Scratchplate is not original. 

It looks like one of the nurbs is original, the other not and I'd not think that the pots are original... mainly because there's no horrible crackle (who wants old pots any way?).

Straplocks fitted - I'll supply the strap fittings or I can fit good quality replacements ('might' even be able to source some 70's ones off the Bassdoc).

 

As they say... other than that it is ALL original!  LOL

 

The neck/headstock serial number and the body (neck pocket) sticker match, no issues on that front.  The neck/fingerboard has a 'little' of the usual discolouration on the very edge of fingerboard but it isn't bad at all, I've seen plenty maple boards that are WAY worse than this.  It is set up really nicely with brand new fresh strings on and sounds very healthy.  Overall the bass is really nice and has all the late 70's vibe that you'd expect... inc' the fact it is 10 3/4lb in weight (proof it is genuine )!   Perfect for that 'Stranglers' or 'The Jam' tribute!  I'll include a case but it will be ratty and only fit to keep it safe in (a) transit but if you are collecting from me and making it easier, I'll include a far nicer tweed style case!  

 

If I've missed anything I can only apologise and I'm happy to answer any questions.

 

The absolute only trades I'd be interested in would be an early Warwick Streamer or a newer Sandberg VS / VT P bass (ideally black but open to talk).  Obviously the price reflects the non original parts and refinish.   Based in the North East but happy to talk about meeting up or courier.

[warwickhunt]

I've had a few enquires re courier; to make it easy, UK mainland courier cost (inc 'proper' insurance to £1400) is £35.

[Bassybert]

That looks fabulous, such a classic 70s colour combination. GLWTS

[warwickhunt]

Lots of initial interest but nobody actually putting hands down into pockets... how about a reduction to £1300.

[warwickhunt]

...and free (mainland) UK delivery.

[Magister Ludi]

PM'd

Whats the drill mark on the back?

& what did you string it with btw

Cheers

[warwickhunt]

11 minutes ago, Magister Ludi said:

PM'd

Whats the drill mark on the back?

& what did you string it with btw

Cheers

 

No drill mark just a little paint chip.    

 

Strings are nickel 45-105 but I'll need to check brand.