1972 stripped Fender P Bass - £2200 £2350 Clitheroe

[Duroc17]

Incredibly reluctant sale - but honestly, could do with cash at mo, but if it doesnt go it's a sign and i'll regret this - my dream P - John Deaconesque 1972 that was originally LPB has been stripped back and the seal is like the silkiest feel ever - it plays like a dream - sounds incredible - has been modded to house EMG active pickup but put back to original pups - it's alder body so very light (8ish lbs) and super resonant - i often forget i'm unplugged jamming at home - this thing just plays itself - with B nut width of 41mm and proper rosewood board - the frets are worn down but it makes it so smooth - just had deluxe set up at Doghouse Phil's workshop with brand new GHS pressurewounds - a few dings here and there but for a 53 year old bass not that many have pictured biggest - comes with 3 scratchplates- black, red tort and original 72 white that's aged see pics -it's actually slightly a tad darker wood than in pics  - the sticker on back of headstock is removable no problems, but thought it looked cool

 

Priced to sell at £2200,- that's the price and you're getting a stellar bass is my bottom line (it's less than what i paid and work/ strings ive put into it) - so no offers pls no trades as have cheaper replacement - I have a double box i can send it in or for £30 extra can throw in a case

 

I'd rather you come to Clitheroe or within an hour to play it and fall in love with it (i feel a bit sick writing this) but postage to UK will have to include insurance so prob £50 again 

 

If i've forgotten anything or you want to come see it - or have questions please contact me

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by Duroc17
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[walshy]

@hiram.k.hackenbacker ?

[three]

Absolutely lovely! Has the entire bass been stripped (front of headstock apart)? Also, has the heel been slightly reshaped (could be just the finish or light in the images)? A very cool bass

 

[Duroc17]

1 minute ago, three said:

Absolutely lovely! Has the entire bass been stripped (front of headstock apart)? Also, has the heel been slightly reshaped (could be just the finish or light in the images)? A very cool bass

 

Yes think so. Absolutely grade A sanding and sealing job - done by someone who knows what they’re doing. Not sure about the heal but really comfortable 

[Reggaebass]

I don’t normally like stripped basses, but that is a lovely finish 

[Lozz196]

Great looking bass, beautiful dark rosewood board makes a really good contrast with the stripped body. 

[Duroc17]

1 minute ago, Lozz196 said:

Great looking bass, beautiful dark rosewood board makes a really good contrast with the stripped body. 

looks better IRL

[Duroc17]

Bottom pic of me playing is at a festival and represents what colour the bass is. 

[briansbrew]

2 hours ago, Duroc17 said:

Bottom pic of me playing is at a festival and represents what colour the bass is. 

No pic !

[Duroc17]

11 minutes ago, briansbrew said:

No pic !

You can’t see it? I can - just off rehearsal- can send later 

[Reggaebass]

[briansbrew]

9 minutes ago, Duroc17 said:

You can’t see it? I can - just off rehearsal- can send later 

See it now LOL

[Owen]

All sorts of lovely. I have a Black 73 P which is totally trashed. I have often wondered about stripping it. That is a beautiful thang. 

[WHUFC BASS]

Natural + Tortoiseshell... Up there with black and maple on a P bass

[Duroc17]

14 hours ago, Owen said:

All sorts of lovely. I have a Black 73 P which is totally trashed. I have often wondered about stripping it. That is a beautiful thang. 

strip it- strip it- strip it!

[Owen]

If I was not worried that I would have to do eons of sanding to clear the grain of the black paint, I would. There is also the problem that I am inherently lazy. 

[briansbrew]

49 minutes ago, Owen said:

If I was not worried that I would have to do eons of sanding to clear the grain of the black paint, I would. There is also the problem that I am inherently lazy. 

dont the Vintage Fenders have a clear coat sealer on them prior to painting, I had a Mocha brown one that I took the paint off with nail polish remover...