Clarky Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) As my last attempt at selling this ran to 3 pages and had an unhelpful intervention by a certain BC'er, I am starting it all over. This is a gorgeous '76 fretless Fender Precision in amazing condition (a couple of small dings but looks like new from a few feet away, with incredibly vibrant paintwork and the rosewood board is in superb condition). The bass itself came from Vintage and Rare in Denmark Street and I paid £1,600 for it in March 2010 (its still shown on their website at £1,795t!). It weighs 10lbs. The overall condition of this bass is so good for a 34 year old that I suspect it has spent much of its life unplayed in its case - I have unfortunately carried on that tradition as I cannot play it and have decided I'm actually not bothered about being good at fretless (playing a fretted 4 string properly is ambition enough for me). Due to personal preference I have swapped the standard black s/p for a 70s style tort one made for me by the Bass Doc so it looks very Jamerson. Of course both s/p's would be included in any sale. It has a pretty good condition Fender hard case, chrome covers and a certificate of authenticity from V&R. As far as I am aware it is completely 100% original (when wearing the black s/p of course). Pics below: From V&R [attachment=53126:76fl2.jpg][attachment=53127:76fl.jpg][attachment=53128:76fl3.jpg][attachment=53129 :76fl4.jpg] Wearing new tort s/p: [attachment=53130:clarky_basses_001.JPG][attachment=53131:clarky_basses_005.JPG] I was looking for £1500 ono but will this week accept £1400 cash for a quick deal (not including delivery) Edited August 21, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I've had a go on this bass and it's every bit as nice at looks. Clarky turned down my trade goods (using the weak excuse that none of the basses I offered said "Alembic" on the headstock - pah!) so I can't relieve him of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Are you sure this time, mate? Best of luck with the sale! I'm half tempted myself, just getting really into my latest fretless, but I also have no Alembics or Sadowskys, only a Jazz 50th Anniversary with the proper '62 chunky neck profile, but you'd have to prise that one out of my cold dead hands at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='880181' date='Jun 28 2010, 06:58 PM']Are you sure this time, mate? Best of luck with the sale! I'm half tempted myself, just getting really into my latest fretless, but I also have no Alembics or Sadowskys, only a Jazz 50th Anniversary with the proper '62 chunky neck profile, but you'd have to prise that one out of my cold dead hands at the moment! [/quote] I was sure last time, Rich, but felt publicly humiliated into giving it another go. But you can't polish a turd!* I would also trade for one thousand and four hundred of your English pounds Edit: * for avoidance of doubt, the turd is my fretless playing not the bass!!!!! Edited June 29, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Lovely bass C, it's starting to really p155 me off that all of the fretless' I covert are about £4-500 more than 'the fund'. Deserves to sell..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Last day of bumping this. Goes in the storage cupboard tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Totally not my thing but have a 'bump' for a top man and a top bass. Someone would get a cracker here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 (edited) EBay listing stopped due to pending trade Edited July 30, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Trade did not work out. Hence up FS again Edit: MUCH keener on cash than trades due to nasty surprise tax bill Edit 2: Will have only occasional access to BC in next couple of weeks - will respond to any messages when I can Edited July 30, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Dude, put it on consignment at V&R, or trade it with them for something you either want or that's easier to sell here. It's an awesome bass, but as you;re finding, fretless Precisions are something of an acquired taste compared to their Jazz or 'ray counterparts. I'd love to have it for sure, but I have what I consider to be the perfect fretless Precision, and even I can't justify two. Alternatively, refer to my previous PM re eBay Good luck either way C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Bump from the far East! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) Another bump from hols! As I recently had a very unpleasant tax demand I am really after cash but would consider a trade against something that I could potentially sell on (or at least, if it didn't sell quickly, I would enjoy playing inbetween times until it did sell). Given I like Fenders and their derivatives and Alembics it doesn't mean many possibilities but there's no harm in trying me (an Alembic or Sadowsky 5'er [with relatively narrow string spacing] would be good or a vintage Precision with maple neck [already got a lovely one with rosewood] or a Nash) Edited August 12, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Bump in case you didn't see the post above regarding trade options as a quasi-cash solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Another I-need-some-dosh-to-pay-off-a-tax-demand-of-dubious-legality type bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Would also consider a part-cash plus bass deal if it was worth in vicinity of 1400 quid, if that tempts anyone. By way of example, a 2009 Fender Jazz in white/tort/maple plus 700 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Not selling my AC Willie Weeks so this really has to go. Final offer, £100 price cut - so its £1300 cash or bass*-plus-cash to eqivalent value. Any interest folks? * where bass = Nash/Fender/Sadowsky/Alembic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Trade pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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