FS feeler: 1969 Fender Precision

the art guy · #1 12-22-2011, 06:55 PM

'69 P bass, the real deal. Body refinished (professionally) in Firemist Gold. All parts original to the best of my knowledge except pickguard and maybe one pot. Had some repaired routing under the guard (done VERY well). Will provide detailed pics as necessary.

Not sure I want to do this; only for sale in order to raise money for other needs. I might pull this ad anytime, so please be understanding if so. Thanks. More pics to come.

$1975 plus actual shipping.

T Bassman · #2 12-22-2011, 09:05 PM

Gorgeous P Bass man

EduardoK · #3 12-22-2011, 11:35 PM

A beauty !
Good price too. Someone should hurry...

EXCITERBASS · #4 12-23-2011, 01:47 AM

Great bass and price realy!!!!!!!!!! Dream!!!!!!!!!

whirledpeas · #5 12-23-2011, 06:08 AM

SWEET!!!

bluesblaster · #6 12-23-2011, 07:21 AM

email sent

the art guy · #7 12-23-2011, 07:34 AM

Also comes with original hard shell case, but it's not in very good shape. Nice to have it, but I wouldn't carry it around that way.

Also, to clarify: not interested in any trades on this at all. Wouldn't be for sale if I wasn't trying to raise cash.

funk generator · #8 12-23-2011, 07:34 AM

i give it another day.. wish I had some funds!

jmceachern36 · #9 12-23-2011, 07:35 AM

Nice bass! This should be gone by this afternoon.

bjabass · #10 12-23-2011, 07:53 AM

I see you settled on a price...nice bass

the art guy · #11 12-23-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesblaster

email sent

FYI: if you did send a message, I never got it.

bluesblaster · #12 12-23-2011, 10:09 AM

Hmmmmmmm, OK lets try it this way.

Just a few questions, what is the width at the nut? looks like it could be a "B" neck (1 5/8 ) do you know who did the refin on the body? can you confirm that those are in fact the original pick ups ? I,m very interested in this bass

thanks

the art guy · #13 12-23-2011, 10:38 AM

It is a B neck, yes. The refin was done by a local lutherie shop here in Des Moines (this was before I owned the bass), and they do excellent work. Pickup is original, yes. I can provide pics of details later today after I'm home. Thanks for the questions.

For some reason I'm having trouble responding to PMs with my phone, so any messages will be answered later this afternoon.

Jaymi · #14 12-23-2011, 02:29 PM

was this the one that General Electric had?

the art guy · #15 12-23-2011, 02:32 PM

No, that was a body and neck from 2 different basses. This is original, just refinned.

Jaymi · #16 12-23-2011, 02:38 PM

k, just wondering...

the art guy · #17 12-23-2011, 04:28 PM

Ok, a few more pics.

Back of body and neck are very clean. A couple minor chips in the body, which I will show in another photo. Looks like 2 bridge saddle screws might not be original, as they're a little shinier.

the art guy · #18 12-23-2011, 04:30 PM

Here's what it looks like under the guard. If you look closely in the right light, you can see a faint ghost outline of where a humbucker was routed in the neck position. Can't get it to show in a photo.

Only real chips:

Allparts guard:

the art guy · #19 12-23-2011, 04:32 PM

Looks like the nut may have been repaired? Hard to tell, but there's maybe a little glue residue from long ago. Not cracked.

Ding on the headstock:

And the money shot:

the art guy · #20 12-23-2011, 04:34 PM

Hope all the additional pics help. Obviously if I do sell this, it's sold as is, but I'm doing my best to fully disclose everything I know about it (most of which is info passed on from the previous owner).

Bottom line in my opinion: it's not a mint collector's piece, but if you can find a cleaner, cooler looking '69 for under 2 grand, you should jump on it.