Clarky Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Just bought this beauty from BC'er Chris Kelly. Its a lovely light and very resonant 1972 P-bass, strung with well worn-in LaBella flats, and I am a happy dude. I have long coveted a vintage P bass in suburst/tort/rosewood and now I have it [attachment=37308:fender_72P_front.jpg][attachment=37309:Fender_72P_full.jpg][attachment=37310:Fende r_72P_rear.jpg] PS, pics courtesy of Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='669018' date='Nov 29 2009, 11:55 AM']Just bought this beauty from BC'er Chris Kelly. Its a lovely light and very resonant 1972 P-bass, strung with well worn-in LaBella flats, and I am a happy dude. I have long coveted a vintage P bass in suburst/tort/rosewood and now I have it [attachment=37308:fender_72P_front.jpg][attachment=37309:Fender_72P_full.jpg][attachment=37310:Fende r_72P_rear.jpg] PS, pics courtesy of Chris[/quote] Lovely! It's a great year.. enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Very nice! That red is still very very prominent isn't it. From what I gather, it's the first part of the 'burst' to fade!? So it's been kept out of the sun for all those years haha Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Sibob' post='669035' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:16 PM']Very nice! That red is still very very prominent isn't it. From what I gather, it's the first part of the 'burst' to fade!? So it's been kept out of the sun for all those years haha Si[/quote] Yes, its a very vibrant burst and, bar the odd bit of mojo (which I positively prefer, in part as I won't have to treat it with kid gloves) its in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Good find Clarky. I'm glad you found 'the one'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 MAKE SURE YOU GROWN OLD WITH THAT ONE MATE (and yes, the caps were deliberate) Seriously dude, you can't beat an old Precision and the more you get to know it the better it'll feel and sound. Well done on doing the right thing at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hey Chris, I am planning on this being THE ONE! So when 75 year-old Clarky plays geriatric punk, this will be strapped around his neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='669048' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:54 PM']Hey Chris, I am planning on this being THE ONE! So when 75 year-old Clarky plays geriatric punk, this will be strapped around his neck [/quote] Right now you should be playing it not BCing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='669051' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:55 PM']Right now you should be playing it not BCing [/quote] Its around my neck as I type, and I am playing along to The Stone Roses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='669055' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:59 PM']I am playing along to The Stone Roses [/quote] You'll be needing a Ric then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='669059' date='Nov 29 2009, 01:02 PM']You'll be needing a Ric then [/quote] Chris, don't (I repeat) don't encourage him! Nice find, Clarky. Very very nice... Edited November 29, 2009 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Looks great - big, big fan of the 70s P bass too. That one is actually born the year before me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Nice one Clarky. Glad you finally got her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hey Clarky, Nice one on this bass and I wish the 2 of you well in your relationship! ATB, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Very nice, I'm still in search of the same thing really - its just that getting to try before you buy is pretty awkward and I'm damned if I'll buy blind anymore. Don't sell it... But if you do (PM me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Legion' post='669130' date='Nov 29 2009, 02:36 PM']Don't sell it...[/quote] I won't! But it does mean I no longer have the readies to pester you every month or two about buying your Pino bass, Legion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Well done Clarky. I must get one of those myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Exactly the thing I was looking for before buying my 2009 P ( [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68439"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68439[/url] ) . Lovely lovely bass indeed in a classic colour scheme, great buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [url="http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=47"]http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=47[/url] Just in case you fancy another lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Lovely bit of kit there, Clarky. I got a '78 P myself this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Legion' post='669130' date='Nov 29 2009, 02:36 PM']I'm still in search of the same thing really[/quote] This from a guy with a CSPino and a Tony Franklin, likely two of the best basses Fender have produced for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrkelly Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I miss it already sniff sniff Enjoy it Clarky, it's a beast of a bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Nice one Clarky - I've fancied a '72 P Bass for a long time. The '72's have a great reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthestuntmen Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Congrats Clarky, I had been keeping an eye on your posts after our earlier exchanges. Keep us updated, eh..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='669215' date='Nov 29 2009, 04:37 PM']This from a guy with a CSPino and a Tony Franklin, likely two of the best basses Fender have produced for a long time [/quote] Until I find the Holy Grail they are certainly doing the job Ultimately it's a '71 for my dream bass though... Anyway... you can talk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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