Fender 60th anniversary precision

netgeist · #1 12-12-2010, 07:45 PM

So I am thinking about a P Bass for my collection and a guy has the 60th anniversary on my local craigslist at $300. The price seems right, but I am not sure how I feel about it. It's a nice bass but I am a player, not a collector. Is this a playable bass that people can gig with or this a 'hang it on the wall and hope it becomes worth something' bass?

Thanks,

- netgeist

C.Linton · #2 12-12-2010, 07:50 PM

60th anniversary P-bass for $300?
A few things, and if I'm incorrect on this, someone please correct me -
A. 60th Anniv. P-bass hasn't been released yet.
B. It will be a Custom Shop bass, so even used it's gonna be at least a couple of thousand bucks.
So, unless I've got my 60th anniversary P-basses mixed up, this sounds like a rip-off.

dvh · #3 12-12-2010, 07:54 PM

No, the 60th Anniversary of Fender was 2006. P Bass came later, yes. (i.e after 1946)

Is it MIM? That's not a bad price. And, if it's a good one, yes it's a player more than a collectible...

C.Linton · #4 12-12-2010, 08:10 PM

I was thinking of the 60th anniversary of the Precision bass which would be next year, and they are supposed to be releasing a Custom Shop version of a '51 P-bass in Butterscotch blonde.
I didn't know about the one you're talking about, I probably should have.
Someone at the Fender forums posted this pic of thecoming 60th anniv. CS reissue, supposedly lifted from Fender's Twitter feed :

Whaddaya think, maybe $3000+? This why is I was suspicious (without foundation, apparently).

brndn123 · #5 12-12-2010, 08:16 PM

Probably a modded MIM, which is still a good deal.

or

It could be a flat out scam

netgeist · #6 12-13-2010, 11:28 AM

I'll take a look at it tonight. I am not in to collecting...I want a P Bass so that I can have a bass with passive pickups to back up my Schecter Stargazer at gigs.

- netgeist

dvh · #7 12-13-2010, 12:21 PM

There's really nothing special about a 60th Anniversary MIM P Bass except for the little button on the back of the headstock that says it's the 60th Anniversary.

Who knows, maybe 20 years from now it will be a collector's feature, but for now, it's a player...

BigOldHarry · #8 12-13-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dvh

There's really nothing special about a 60th Anniversary MIM P Bass except for the little button on the back of the headstock that says it's the 60th Anniversary.

Who knows, maybe 20 years from now it will be a collector's feature, but for now, it's a player...

It must be vintage...

Baird6869 · #9 12-13-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dvh

There's really nothing special about a 60th Anniversary MIM P Bass except for the little button on the back of the headstock that says it's the 60th Anniversary.

Who knows, maybe 20 years from now it will be a collector's feature, but for now, it's a player...

+1.

Just because it has a 60th anniversary button on the back doesn't mean jack beyond that it was made in 2006.

The real 60th anniversarys from 2006 have a fake diamong inlay on the front of the headstock and a special case. They are really nice basses. I woned a MIA Jazz and loved it.

The bass you are looking at is likely a standard 2006 MIM Fender at a fair price.

Bitterdale · #10 12-13-2010, 12:31 PM

Is this the one?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--FEN146102

If so, I have one and wholeheartedly recommend it.

dvh · #11 12-13-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitterdale

Is this the one?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--FEN146102

If so, I have one and wholeheartedly recommend it.

If so, that is something different from a standard MIM - and would be worth more than $200....

canadian_man_44 · #12 12-13-2010, 03:43 PM

It's got to be a MIM. I've got a 60th Anniversary American Fender Precision Deluxe from 05-06 but I paid a lot more then that for it. Actually got it for $750, which I considered a steal.

DeliriumTremens · #13 12-13-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitterdale

Is this the one?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--FEN146102

If so, I have one and wholeheartedly recommend it.

That and the American version (sunburst finish and special neckplate) are the only 'Anniversary' models. All MIM and MIA Fenders had that badge on the headstock in 2006, however ONLY the silver MIM and 'burst MIA are the proper Anniversary models.

canadian_man_44 · #14 12-13-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriumTremens

That and the American version (sunburst finish and special neckplate) are the only 'Anniversary' models. All MIM and MIA Fenders had that badge on the headstock in 2006, however ONLY the silver MIM and 'burst MIA are the proper Anniversary models.

If they've got the 60th Anniversary Badge then they're "proper Anniversary models"....the two you mentioned are the Special Anniversary Editions.

netgeist · #15 12-13-2010, 05:44 PM

It has the badge. More importantly...it has the sound. I made it mine!

- netgeist

smeet · #16 12-18-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Baird6869

Just because it has a 60th anniversary button on the back doesn't mean jack beyond that it was made in 2006.

The real 60th anniversarys from 2006 have a fake diamong inlay on the front of the headstock and a special case.

Not to derail, but I just got a 60th anniversary Precision Deluxe V from a TBer (serial DZ6032399), it has the button but no diamond inlay. It seems like a great bass. Are the ones with the diamond inlay nicer in some way?

thunderstation · #17 12-18-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by netgeist

So I am thinking about a P Bass for my collection and a guy has the 60th anniversary on my local craigslist at $300. The price seems right, but I am not sure how I feel about it. It's a nice bass but I am a player, not a collector. Is this a playable bass that people can gig with or this a 'hang it on the wall and hope it becomes worth something' bass?

Thanks,

- netgeist

A precision bass for $300 - is a good deal, regardless of the controversial "60th anniversary" debate. It is definately a giggable bass. Precision basses are used by many many players worldwide, which is some indication of their appeal and versatility-
of course I'm a little jaded, i've owned one since 1973 and no matter what bass I play, I always go back to the Precision.

netgeist · #18 12-19-2010, 06:25 PM

Thunder...I definately know the reputation of the P Bass...which is why I was even looking for one. I just didn't want to buy something that might be collectible and worth something someday when my intent is to play it regularly. Never was much of a collector - I value utility over that any day!

I do love the sound of this bass. Between it and my Schecter Stargazer, I feel like I have a huge spectrum of bass sounds to play with.

- netgeist