andytoad Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) Hi, I have a Fender Precision 1967 in sunburst. All the electrics are original, the fretboard has been replaced at some point, although it is show a little wear. Its an excelent sounding bass that looks fantastic! Due to christmas and a baby on the way, I have to sell up! I would be happy to email you some pictures, please contact me at [email protected] or on 07850 788 838. I am looking for £2400, but would take an offer. when you see it and play it, you wont be disapointed! [attachment=3923:CIMG1210.JPG] [attachment=3924:CIMG1214.JPG] [attachment=3925:CIMG1212.JPG] [attachment=3926:CIMG1213.JPG] [attachment=3927:CIMG1211.JPG] [attachment=3928:CIMG1216.JPG] [attachment=3929:CIMG1217.JPG] Edited December 3, 2007 by andytoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volume Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I think I'm in love.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 That's lovely mate, but surely the headstock logo is early 70s (like mine which is a 73)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='98480' date='Dec 3 2007, 10:37 PM']That's lovely mate, but surely the headstock logo is early 70s (like mine which is a 73)?[/quote] As far as I'm aware, that headstock came in during the late 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Is it common for vintage basses to have the fretboard removed/replaced? Just I was thinking of getting hold of a Vintage Jazz. Lovely bass by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Bloody hell thats seen some action in its time! Lovely piece of kit. Are they "fag end" marks in the top of the headstock - look familiar, I think all my basses have got them on them! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Waldo' post='98495' date='Dec 3 2007, 10:59 PM']As far as I'm aware, that headstock came in during the late 60's.[/quote] +1 Yes - I'd have to say that was pretty definitely a 1968-9 P Bass - due to a combination of : - the 23XXXX serial number (68 or 69 - definitely not 67) - the larger 'TV' style logo (generally accepted to have first been used in 1968-9) - the 1969-73 style bridge with single groove saddle barrel But I'm splitting hairs really - P basses from 67-69 are all very much the same... perhaps a 67 would be slightly more preferable. The basses from those 3 years are very much 70's basses in terms of quality of construction, playability & sound - they really can't be compared to the earlier 1960's (1960-1966) Fenders, which are very different basses. Still this looks like a very nice old P bass- with some great 'mojo' going on...! And the good ones always got played lots! Edited December 4, 2007 by 99ster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 [quote name='Jase' post='98519' date='Dec 3 2007, 11:28 PM']Is it common for vintage basses to have the fretboard removed/replaced? Just I was thinking of getting hold of a Vintage Jazz. Lovely bass by the way![/quote] No - it's not common - unless they've had a hard life & been played lots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbass555 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 MMMMMMMMMMM.... If this was a jazz I would have broken both your arms to buy it............... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='98556' date='Dec 4 2007, 12:41 AM']No - it's not common - unless they've had a hard life & been played lots...[/quote] I've actually come accross quite a few that have BTW. I own one in fact (although it was an ebony fretboard on top of the sweetes Fender neck I've ever used). Sometimes there were truss rod issues which have split the fretboard, sometimes they've been worn down, other times the owner just wanted a change. To behonest though, value wise it's going to affect it a hell of a lot. If it's noticeable (and it would need to be a great job not to be!) then I'd factor that into the sale price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 A baby?! love a duck! congrats Lawrie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 [quote name='Jebo1' post='99639' date='Dec 5 2007, 03:06 PM']I've actually come accross quite a few that have BTW. I own one in fact (although it was an ebony fretboard on top of the sweetes Fender neck I've ever used). Sometimes there were truss rod issues which have split the fretboard, sometimes they've been worn down, other times the owner just wanted a change. To behonest though, value wise it's going to affect it a hell of a lot. If it's noticeable (and it would need to be a great job not to be!) then I'd factor that into the sale price.[/quote] I wouldn't give a feck about the fretboard, if I had the cash I'd have it I'm actually looking for a vintage Fender, probably take a lifetime to save for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 [quote name='Jase' post='99784' date='Dec 5 2007, 06:59 PM']I wouldn't give a feck about the fretboard, if I had the cash I'd have it I'm actually looking for a vintage Fender, probably take a lifetime to save for one.[/quote] Not really, you can get early 70's ones for about £700, so not that long really... I bought a 69 for £1100 6 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I got my '73 for £600 around a similar time. TV-era P's are the best investment around at the moment, IMO.... as long as you don't pay through the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='99801' date='Dec 5 2007, 07:28 PM']I got my '73 for £600 around a similar time. TV-era P's are the best investment around at the moment, IMO.... as long as you don't pay through the nose.[/quote] I am going to seem really dumb here, but what is meant by "TV-era" ? (can you recommend a good source to bone up (oo~err) on my classic/vintage bass model knowledge skills??) M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 TV-Era.. the geet big logos that Ps & Js had in the late 60s and early 70s. So-called because the idea was to make them readable when you saw them on telly. Here's some of mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='100126' date='Dec 6 2007, 12:26 PM']TV-Era.. the geet big logos that Ps & Js had in the late 60s and early 70s. So-called because the idea was to make them readable when you saw them on telly. Here's some of mine: [/quote] Sweet, thanks (why does that pic, although really awesome, remind of the Triffids?!?!). That's like Gibson's TV-Yellow on the early guitars, like Les Paul Juniors . On the old black and white TV's they stood out better than all the other grey stuff on screen. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 [quote name='Marky L' post='100155' date='Dec 6 2007, 12:49 PM']Sweet, thanks (why does that pic, although really awesome, remind of the Triffids?!?!). M[/quote] Definitely something of the "Take us to your leader Earthling" about it isn't there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 As mentioned before - When people talk about an instrument having 'mojo' I think this is what they mean!!! Great bass with a great look. Hope you find a good new home for it. Rock on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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