beerdragon Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I like the look of this but i wonder what the body was before. and i'm not sure about the slapping and tugging bit. it's just a hole in the scratchplate isn't it, or am i missing something. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-bass-telecaster-USA-Warmoth-badass-hipshot-drop_W0QQitemZ280426161948QQcategoryZ4713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-bass-telecast...%3DLCA%26ps%3D4[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxrossell Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 [quote name='beerdragon' post='661934' date='Nov 22 2009, 05:12 PM']I like the look of this but i wonder what the body was before. and i'm not sure about the slapping and tugging bit. it's just a hole in the scratchplate isn't it, or am i missing something. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-bass-telecaster-USA-Warmoth-badass-hipshot-drop_W0QQitemZ280426161948QQcategoryZ4713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-bass-telecast...%3DLCA%26ps%3D4[/url][/quote] I dunno. I assume it's like those basses that have channels carved into them just before the end of the neck so you have more space to get your popping finger under the strings. Not sure what real difference 3mm of pickguard would make though, unless you have stupidly low action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 It looks like the only original part is the neck from an early 70s one by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looks a wee bit of a mess - maybe a fixer upper - certainly not all he's making it out to be. Basicaly an original neck nailed to a non original body, the tuners don't fit and the p/g.... just NO . The only noticable "upgrade" I can see is the BA (but that's subjective) It's just jumped up £60 while I was typing this - will be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxrossell Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I agree, that's a mess. Even if the tuners were original, which they aren't, the neck's been ruined with an additional string retainer. What a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ay up.... that's my old bass. It's a late 70's neck, warmoth body and i think a seymour pickup. Got the bass in a deal and passed it on. I know the guy who's selling it so any questions, i'll ask for you.. Sounds good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 ps The mods were done before i got the bass. The tool who had before it me wanted it for slap...... make up your own minds on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Yes, yes, yes, but [b][i][u]apart [/u][/i][/b]from the body, tuners, string-tree, bridge, pickup, and scratch-plate, it's all original, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 It's 'Trigger's Broom' all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'd be after the neck, thats about it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The serial 384915 checks out as 1973-4. Strange that the seller gives the serial as 3849*5 when it's easily seen in one of the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 im one of the chaps watching this bass,,,,lets face it,,,its looks amazing, however im now a bit worried about it after you chaps comments,,,,thank god for basschat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) for starters it's not even a tele bass, it's a '51 reissue precision.... or a telebass neck and a '51RI P body after having read the thread... Edited November 22, 2009 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well he's got enough for his MIM Jazz now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I like it. The hole's a bummer but either replace the pickguard or don't bother. Looks fine without. Can't think of a rational reason for this - but it seems a strange instrument to put a de-tuner on to me. £360 at the mo. 70's neck. Decent bridge. Good players Fender to my eyes at that price or even a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Jesus H Christ - I swear this is true and I only just noticed and checked. That was my neck. It came off a 72 Telecaster bass - humbucker version. I recognised it because of the 2nd string guide which I did and folk who know my attitude to Fender basses know it's a trademark of mine to do that. I just checked my records and that's the serial number of mine right there on the 3 bolt plate. The Hipshot wasn't me , in fact I sold the tuners seperately. It's a pretty chuncky neck - I remember it well. It had zero issues when it left me.I traded it in a deal with a local music shop here in Wakefield I would think getting on for 10 years ago. I bet a local vintage guitar type called Dixie had it off them as part of another deal. If one of us buys it I have pics of the neck on the original bass I can mail you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Just thought - I put Schaller M/C's on it - non- 'Fender' style of the type where you need to drill 2 small holes per M/C that the back plate drops into and the unit locks from the front with a screw collar. So - the 8 little holes are still there - though you'll never see them under the back plate of the new M/C's or any other M/C's you might want to put on it barring the tiny Schallers (M3's?? Not sure what you call the small ones) that look daft on a Fender anyway. Oh - and if the nut's brass (don't think it is) my Dad made it for me and I'll pay you to get it back. Here's the file on it from my documents though the neck is only in the old shot on the right. Christ , did my hair really used to be dark!!! Edited November 25, 2009 by Dr.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 So what's a seventies neck worth do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I wouldn't know how to put a price on it but I'm guessing a P or a J from that era would be worth the 360 the bass is currently selling for at least. Beedster's your man , he knows stuff like this , WOT maybe , probably others too if you can attract their attention to this forum. Prospective bidders on here could do worse than note there are 2 of us with personal knowledge of the bass and I'm happy to help if anyone has any Q's about the neck. Edited November 25, 2009 by Dr.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='665190' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:20 PM']Jesus H Christ - I swear this is true and I only just noticed and checked.[/quote] That's seriously effing spooky. The picture, I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='665450' date='Nov 25 2009, 06:49 PM']That's seriously effing spooky. The picture, I mean.[/quote] Ha! When I wrote 'a previous incarnation ' on the file I meant the bass - turned out to be me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 It ended at £370. was it you Dr. Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Not guilty - though I did think about it in the end and I reckon it represents good value to whoever bought it. I decided I have the Blueflower 54 reish doing essentially the same job so it would be unemployed with me so my only interest was in selling on my oldvintage neck , putting something cheaper on the bass and then selling that on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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