Bassassin Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Ladies, gentlemen & sapient treefrogs: A Squier Precision, made in Japan at Fujigen Gakki between 1985 & 1986, as denoted by the A-prefix serial number. A-serials were fourth in sequence after the original JVs and ran concurrently with most of the preceding E-numbered instruments. This one's black, with a b/w/b scratchplate and a rosewood board, which makes it all look very, well, black. And therefore rock as f*ck. This may have influenced my purchasing decision a little - did I mention that it's black? It's in very good condition for its age, great straight neck with narrow frets, negligible fretwear, trussrod works fine, a few bumps & minor dents front & back on the body, which should be clearly visible in the pics. Hardware is in great condition, with just a tiny amount of bubbling on the bridge baseplate, no rust or burring at all on the screws. Anyway, it'll be pictures you'll want: Cosmetically it's very nice - to be honest the pics, taken in bright natural light, seem to highlight the imperfections somewhat. A previous owner has presumably either used a metal pick, or maybe had a hook for a hand, resulting in the marking on the scratchplate & pup covers. Just a bit of minor buckle rash round t'back: The only real damage is this: Looks like it's been dropped or come off a strap. Just lacquer chips - the wood isn't dented. I flowed a bit of superglue around the edges to help dissuade it from further flaking. Aside from that, the only other issue it has is a slightly sticky E-string tuner. A bit of a mystery, it's not, and hasn't been bent, I took it apart to clean/lube it and worked it round for a while, which freed it up a bit, but to be honest when tuned & under string tension, it's barely noticeable. It's entirely original, aside from a couple of "modifications" I made - if you can call them that! A shim in the neck pocket, purely to allow me to raise the saddles a bit - I play with a pick sometimes & Fender saddle height adjusters have an endearing way of ripping chunks out of the side of your palm! I also found the pickup height to be very low (my shim didn't help) so I added a couple of extra foam pads to raise it up a bit. Much louder now! I quite regretted selling my SQ Squier & got this as a sort of replacement - and I actually like it much better. It's a wonderfully light bass compared to most of my JapCrap, plays really well & I'd say sounds a tad more aggressive than the SQ. It still doesn't sound "right" for my band - and I'll have to accept the fact that P's don't. The fact I also have 3 separate P projects on the go (expect to see at least 2 of them here really soon!) means I can't keep this. You don't see a great many 80s MIJ Squiers, and most are JV, SQ & E serials so I'm really unsure about price for this - however I'm going to break with the current BC fashion of expecting people to guess, and boot my metaphorical price-ball into a park named [b]£275[/b]. I'm willing to wrap it up & post it anywhere in the whole wide world. Edit - I should add that I'd prefer not to use PayPal if at all possible - this is simple, unreasoning prejudice on my part. A cheque or used notes in a greasy brown envelope would be best, and unfortunately I'm not looking for a trade, I desperately need cash towards a new car. Over to you. Jon. Edited October 9, 2009 by Bassassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 This is really beautiful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Bassassin' post='617670' date='Oct 5 2009, 05:08 PM'][b]<snip>[/b] I'm really unsure about price for this - [b][size=3]however I'm going to break with the current BC fashion of expecting people to guess,[/size][/b] and boot my metaphorical price-ball into a park named [b]£275[/b]. I'm willing to wrap it up & post it anywhere in the whole wide world. [b]</snip>[/b][/quote] [size=1]edit : my original pic didn't work on here so I changed it.[/size] Edited October 6, 2009 by Ou7shined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Love it, if I was looking to recruit a new addition I would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Looks stealthy! I played a gig last week and the guy in the band before us had one of these. We had a quick chat about it, he loved it and preferred it to the US ones he'd tried. I can honestly say it sounded great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Someone persuade him to give this to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 [quote name='MythSte' post='617793' date='Oct 5 2009, 06:52 PM']Someone persuade him to give this to me![/quote] No bother - I'm easily persuaded. With money! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 You know you want to turn heads with an EUB Failing that, I'll just deal a few kilo's of crack or something. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Just beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ici le beump. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Is that a kinda black colour....? :wacko: Nice bass very tempted, nooooooooooooooooooooo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Me too, it looks a real player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Canst thou tell us the weight and nut width perchance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Nut width is 42mm, don't know the weight but I'll experiment with the bathroom scales tomorrow! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='619200' date='Oct 7 2009, 12:36 AM']Nut width is 42mm, don't know the weight but I'll experiment with the bathroom scales tomorrow! J.[/quote] Having done that, it's about 3.8kg / 8.4lbs. Although the scales read something different with every attempt - so consider that an approximation... J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Surely someone will buy this soon??? It's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desh Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='619494' date='Oct 7 2009, 12:45 PM']Surely someone will buy this soon??? It's a beauty.[/quote] Where art thou located Bassassin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 [quote name='desh' post='619952' date='Oct 7 2009, 08:47 PM']Where art thou located Bassassin?[/quote] Hi Desh - I'm in Edinburgh. Like I said, more than happy to box it up & post though. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Christ, that looks gorgeous. If i didnt have 3 P's already I'd have this in a shot. If it isnt gone by the weekend I may put in an offer. Ive had SQ's and JV's and really regretted getting rid of them. Great price to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Still here! Worth reminding y'all that my "ballpark" of £275 means I'm open to sensible offers. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desh Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='619998' date='Oct 7 2009, 09:41 PM']Hi Desh - I'm in Edinburgh. Like I said, more than happy to box it up & post though. J.[/quote] Owdo, I could throw 200 at you but I was really looking for something a little more black. Cheers D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 [quote name='desh' post='620533' date='Oct 8 2009, 01:33 PM']Owdo, I could throw 200 at you but I was really looking for something a little more black. Cheers D.[/quote] Sorry mate, it'd have to be a wee bit more "sensible" than that! Ta anyway, J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desh Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='620916' date='Oct 8 2009, 07:37 PM']Sorry mate, it'd have to be a wee bit more "sensible" than that! Ta anyway, J.[/quote] No probs. How 'wee' ? ta D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombywoof Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) If I can sell my Spector quickly enough I'll have it! Spector Euro 4 lx thru-neck Edited October 8, 2009 by Zombywoof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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