72 Fender Precision Bass - Feeler

[bge66]

So, there's a guy locally selling a 65' P Bass - but unfortunately I blew a wad of cash recently buying a 67 Rivoli. And a 67' EB-2. Soooooo....

Just seeing if anyone might be interested in this - 72 P Bass SB/Rosewood. Pretty good condition, couple nicks and dings on the body and neck, but generally in pretty good condition for a 39 year old bass. I've had it for 15 years and as far as I can tell, the only non-original parts are the pots. At some point, someone added an additional string tree (gone now but the hole is still there). Missing PU/Bridge covers. Comes with a period case in beat up shape - needs a new handle (has a jury-rigged leather strap at the moment). Pretty light weight (a bit over 8 lbs) - plays and sounds great.

Looking for $1900, paypaled - buyer pays actual shipping. Con US only. Haven't done any selling here before, but have a good track record on ebay - user name is bge66.

Definitely get in touch with questions.

Also, if anyone is interested in a 67 Rivoli (unfortunately missing a 1/2 wide strip of headstock veneer - no idea why) let me know and I can post pics.

Photos at:
1972 P Bass - a set on Flickr

(to view high res - click on a photo, click 'actions' above the photo and choose 'view all sizes' from the drop down.)

Thanks!

[jar240]

Where are you located?

[bge66]

Originally Posted by jar240

Where are you located?

The lovely Commonwealth of Massachusetts

[jaywa]

$1,900 for a near vintage 72 in that condition?

This will be gone by this time tomorrow. Wish I could be the one.

[FranF]

Is this a refin? Never saw a Fender burst pattern like that.

[bge66]

Originally Posted by FranF

Is this a refin? Never saw a Fender burst pattern like that.

I've had it for about 15 years, definitely wasn't refinished during that time. I worked in MI for 10+ years - definitely wouldn't say I'm any sort of a vintage expert, but I have seen a bunch of P Basses over the years, and the finish looks original to me. The black portion of the burst is wider than most, but I have seen a few similar ones (mostly late 60's). But since I'm not the original owner, I can't tell you absolutely for sure that it hasn't been refined/over sprayed.

Posted some new pictures - neck pickup/under the guard at:
1972 P Bass - a set on Flickr

Thanks!

[narud]

definitely looks like a refin

[Rumblefisher]

Originally Posted by bge66

The lovely Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jar240 is now off to find that '65, lol.

[bobbolux]

great year for the P bass, I have a '71 exactly like that, incredible.

but, this is no question refinished, that is not a factory burst.

[king_biscuit]

Looks like a refin to me. It's hard to be sure from the photos, but it looks like there is paint in the screw holes.

[bge66]

Again, as I stated in a previous post - I've had the pleasure of seeing a number of Vintage P's in my life - and my opinion is that the finish is original, but since I'm not the original owner, I have no way of knowing about what happened or didn't happen to the bass between the years 72-95. It is within the range of variations that I've personally seen in fender finishes.

Best I can do is post decent photos - which I've tried to do.

Thanks for looking.

[narud]

Originally Posted by king_biscuit

Looks like a refin to me. It's hard to be sure from the photos, but it looks like there is paint in the screw holes.

did you see this pic

[king_biscuit]

Originally Posted by narud

did you see this pic

That's interesting. I've never seen a 70s Fender sunburst with the black that far down in the contour.

[Kudos1994]

Any pics on the Rivoli?

[bobbolux]

Originally Posted by king_biscuit

That's interesting. I've never seen a 70s Fender sunburst with the black that far down in the contour.

exactly. no pre-80's fender I have ever seen have featured that spraying of the belly cut. and the heal should be painted over dark and not follow the contour of the heel.

don't get me wrong, still a good price as long as the body is the actual body from that bass, just refinished. just think you should let people know it's refinished.

click here for the typical early 70's burst, the only kind I've seen, and I've seen alot.
Fender Precision Bass 1972 sunburst

[Low Class]

Nice bass, but definitely a refin.

[king_biscuit]

A couple of other observations:

There is too much red in the burst on the treble side under the pickguard, and there is no pickguard outline/fading. The finish seems too thin also.

Compare to this one:

USA 1972 VINTAGE LEFT FENDER PRECISION BASS BODY LEFTY | eBay

[bge66]

Originally Posted by Kudos1994

Any pics on the Rivoli?

Will take & post some later tonight -

Thanks!
Brad

[bge66]

Originally Posted by bobbolux

just think you should let people know it's refinished.

click here for the typical early 70's burst, the only kind I've seen, and I've seen alot.
Fender Precision Bass 1972 sunburst

I personally am not of the opinion that it is a refin, which is why I posted detailed pictures, and now, for the third time, am saying I did not own the bass between the years of 72-95 therefore cannot say with any certainty that it is a refin or not. Look at the pictures, make up your own mind. Buy, or don't buy.

As to typical early 70's bursts, take a look here - both 73':
Vintage/Pre-Owned - Bass Guitars - The Rock Inn

[Bassmickeyd]

Originally Posted by bge66

I personally am not of the opinion that it is a refin, which is why I posted detailed pictures, and now, for the third time, am saying I did not own the bass between the years of 72-95 therefore cannot say with any certainty that it is a refin or not. Look at the pictures, make up your own mind. Buy, or don't buy.

As to typical early 70's bursts, take a look here - both 73':
Vintage/Pre-Owned - Bass Guitars - The Rock Inn

Pull the pickguard or strings off then take some pictures.