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05-29-2011, 05:46 AM
|  | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | | FS: VERY RARE Fender PB-551 (BOXER Series) Precision Bass, MIJ '87 - AWESOME!
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PRICE DROP: $450 SHIPPED!! SOLD
Hey folks:
For Sale is a truly awesome, and VERY RARE, Made in Japan, 1987 Black Fender PB-551 (Boxer Series) Precision Bass with stunning matching Black Headstock. This series was only made for a few years and is very hard to find and harder in this great shape.
I recently acquired this great bass and it definitely lives up to expectations. Exactly what one should / would expect from an awesome, vintage MIJ Fender P-bass. I have absolutely NO complaints. I just need to raise some cash (GAS) for another need.
Looking ideally for a local NY/NJ/CT/Philly sale, but willing to sell/ship to a fellow TBer for same price.
Here is the Craigslist post with full details, description and lots of pictures.
Click here: Fender PB-551 Precision Bass Guitar, MIJ, RARE - L@@K!
Asking $495 $450 shipped CONUS.
The Bass/Gig bag will be packed and shipped securely and professionally. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for looking and enjoy!
Joey    
Last edited by Joe Milstein : 06-04-2011 at 05:34 PM.
Reason: SOLD
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05-29-2011, 09:17 AM
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05-29-2011, 09:31 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northeastern PA | | | great bass ! i have an earlier (86) one with the black painted neck too. it sounds and plays amazing. bump for a little -known gem! |
05-29-2011, 10:21 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SATX by way of NOLA | | | None More Black BUmp!
Sweet bays and eggsalent Tber! |
05-29-2011, 10:34 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx | | | You might get a bit more hits if you mention that its a Precision Bass Special, cause this was like the single pup counter part to the JBS. (google Jazz Bass Special if you don't know it alread) |
05-29-2011, 11:12 AM
| | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | | Thanks for all. I made reference to the relation to the Power P Bass Special from the 80s in my C-list post (See my original post). Although this is a different, much rarer, bass than the more common P-bass P/J Power bass Special. Appreciate the interest!
Last edited by Joe Milstein : 05-30-2011 at 02:09 AM.
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05-29-2011, 12:00 PM
|  | Hat's off to the bull... | | Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Frederock, Maryland | | BUMP for my buddy Joe. That always has awesome gear and awesome deals!! If I hadn't sworn off precision width nuts, I would be offering up!! 
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05-29-2011, 01:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northeastern PA | | | it's not a precision special though. just like mine, it only says precision bass. |
05-29-2011, 02:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City | | | Got a local pickup price? |
05-29-2011, 02:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx | | Quote:
Originally Posted by FranF  it's not a precision special though. just like mine, it only says precision bass. | I know thats not the model name, but just one given to it by consumers. |
05-29-2011, 05:10 PM
|  | Pimpin' Spectors (I lay it out for y'all) | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Staten Island, NYC | | | Very nice!!!! Great condition, especially for a '87. Great price too. |
05-29-2011, 07:22 PM
| | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | Quote:
Originally Posted by LimaGuy Very nice!!!! Great condition, especially for a '87. Great price too. | Thanks! The bass is great in every way.
Appreciate the trade offers so far. I am not ruling it out, but would prefer a straight sale. Nothing appetizing so far...
Best,
Joey |
05-29-2011, 11:58 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Coast, Florida | | Quote:
Originally Posted by FranF it's not a precision special though. just like mine, it only says precision bass. | Sorry Joe, I have to agree. I opened the thread hoping to see a p/j, but to my surprise, this pops up.
I love the rounder edges on this bass compared to others. Just too cool. If I had the dough, AND needed another bass, It would be mine. |
05-30-2011, 06:09 AM
| | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Arnold Got a local pickup price? | Of course... a 'No Shipping' discount for local sale.
Thanks! |
05-31-2011, 02:21 PM
| | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | Quote:
Originally Posted by xhawk5 ...I love the rounder edges on this bass compared to others. Just too cool. If I had the dough, AND needed another bass, It would be mine. | Yes, I know. This is not the Power P Special. Just its relative as mentioned in my original post - see the c-list ad.  Fender PB-551 Precision Bass Guitar, MIJ, RARE - L@@K!
These don't show up too often. It's the rarer, cooler, and deeper, PB-551 Boxer (E) Series. This P-Bass is totally awesome in every way.
Hey, I just saw one listed on ebay for $800, and mine is nicer (IMHO) and in better shape... VTG Fender Precision Bass Guitar w Hard Case Japan '85 | eBay
Thanks for the complement and interest!
Joey |
06-02-2011, 05:11 AM
| | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | | Bump! |
06-02-2011, 05:15 AM
| | | | Hey Man! Your bass is AWESOME!
Good luck |
06-02-2011, 07:06 AM
| | Fender and Gamma Bass Freak Extraordinaire! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central New Jersey | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bluesdogblues Hey Man! Your bass is AWESOME!
Good luck | Thanks! I used it last night and man o man, does this thing rock n roll. |
06-02-2011, 07:13 AM
| | | I always like Japan Fender.. Your bass looks awesome, if only I can have it but I'm not in a budget to buy any basses right now... I wish you luck with the sale man..
Cheers |
06-02-2011, 07:44 AM
| | | | Sorry just curious:
What's the nut width; is it P's common 1,75"? Or 1.625" (like my CIJ P)? or maybe Jazz like 1.5"?
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