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Old 07-15-2009, 01:02 PM
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Exclamation '77 Precision (Black/Maple) - 100% original - Awesome Player!

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Pictures to come later this eve or tomorrow a.m., but you can get in line now. Players P, but all original from what I can tell. Pots date '76, pickup dates '77, neck is actually dates '75, but Fender was known to commonly use older necks in bodies (they grabbed whatever parts were in the pile during assembly).

Body has her share of chips and dings, but it's not terrible and I've seen MUCH worse. Fretboard has a slight bit of "finish lifting" on the treble side (G string), but it will not get worse as this bass was given the full treatment by Phil Jacoby (local luthier that used to be with PRS for many years). Missing twp pickguard screws right now, but I have extras and I'll put those on before shipping.

Phil treated the small strip of lifting with CR to seal it and prevent more lifting. It does not effect playability (purely cosmetic). He also gave the bass a full setup, repaired a crack in the pickguard back by the input jack (a very common occurance), etc.

I'm probably being overly thorough in my description here, but I prefer to do that than leave something out.

Tuners work well, although have a bit of surface corrosion (also common). Pickup pumps out strong tone and no issues there. Pots also work well. Action is low, free of any buzz and neck is straight. Just something else to note here, for whatever reason, the serial number was taken off the headstock years ago. You can hardly see any evidence of a serial # ever being there (you have to look very closely for it). It was done "cleanly" in that it was NOT scraped or gouged off. Looks like some kind of paint stripper, etc was used. You can tell it was done many, many moons ago as that part of the headstock is also aged. Bass may have been "hot" back then, or the original owner did not want the serial # there to make it look like an older P (the older ones did not have the serial # on the headstock), who knows? In any case, it was prob done 20-30 years ago...

She's one of the better playing late 70's P basses I've put my hands on. She may not be a museum-piece, but the important stuff is there - plays awesome, sounds awesome, IS awesome! You also won't have to worry about getting a ding or scratch on this one.

Reasonable weight. Guessing 9ish lbs, but will weigh when I get home. Oh, only non-original thing that I'm aware of are the strap buttons. Currently has Schallers, but I think I may an old set of buttons at home (possibly Fender). $1099! Comes w HSC (non-original).

Lots more pics here ---> http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/f...illa69/77%20P/












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Old 07-15-2009, 02:40 PM
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now THIS would be a good trade!!!!
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Old 07-15-2009, 02:46 PM
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now THIS would be a good trade!!!!

I know, I know, but man, I need da cash right now !
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Old 07-15-2009, 04:10 PM
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Color? Fretboard?
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Old 07-15-2009, 04:21 PM
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In the title. "black/maple"
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:00 PM
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Oh. My. I must have checked out my brain at work today after 4:00 PM.

So very sorry about that.
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Old 07-16-2009, 11:01 AM
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Damn.....nice bass. Can't believe what these are going for now. (Resumes kicking self for selling '74 P a few years ago) Good luck -
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Hi quad;
Did you check the back of the pickguard? As far as I know, there should be a sticker which shows the serial number. Nice bass, nice price. Good luck with the sale.
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Looks like a very well loved P-Bass. Free bump.
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Old 07-17-2009, 07:46 AM
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Hi quad;
Did you check the back of the pickguard? As far as I know, there should be a sticker which shows the serial number. Nice bass, nice price. Good luck with the sale.
Hmmm, good idea. I'll check the back of the guard when I get home this eve. I had it off when I first got her (to check out the pots and pickup dates), but really didn't take a good look at the back of the guard.
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what is the attraction of owning your own birth year bass....? this one is extra awesome, too.
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Old 07-17-2009, 01:27 PM
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Damn.....nice bass. Can't believe what these are going for now. (Resumes kicking self for selling '74 P a few years ago) Good luck -
Thanks man! Here is the same year for going for more than twice as much as I'm asking ---> http://www.musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=728972 This one also looks like a "players bass" and appears to be far from mint (even has a non-original bridge on it). So the price on mine seems reasonable and I've seen many '77's sell for a lot more on Evil Bay (which is where I'll be putting this soon if there are no bites here).
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Old 07-18-2009, 12:20 PM
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On hold for TBer (and moderator) Jeremy Allen !!!!
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Yeah, evidently I'm missing this which I sold a few months back. Now I'll have the real thing...
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Not in the market (I have this bass's twin, only a year newer)... but I just want to concur with others that this is a more than fair price. I have seen basses of this vintage with much more wear go for a lot more. Good luck!
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Old 07-20-2009, 12:15 PM
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Not in the market (I have this bass's twin, only a year newer)... but I just want to concur with others that this is a more than fair price. I have seen basses of this vintage with much more wear go for a lot more. Good luck!
Thank you sir. She is sold now to Mr Allen. I played her one last time before packing her up last night. Confirmed - this bass HAS the mojo. Such a great player. It will be missed! I'd keep her, but I also have a '78 which is nearer and dearer to my heart, but in all honesty, this '77 is a better player. Not by much, but it is better.... Jeremy, enjoy her man. If you ever go to sell her, please contact me first. I just may buy her back.
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