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03-11-2011, 03:50 PM
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This is a 1967 Fender V bass that I bought on Ebay. Originally strung with a low E and high C. I had it restrung to a low B - had to be slightly modified. I still have trouble playing it. Only 15 frets and not much room between strings. Anyone else out there play one?
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03-11-2011, 03:51 PM
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Here's another couple of pics.
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03-11-2011, 04:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida | | That is a real beauty ! I have a Fender V P bass, recent purchase new. That is a real keeper for sure........  |
03-11-2011, 04:30 PM
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03-11-2011, 06:38 PM
| | little fish / BIG POND | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Conroe, TX | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Nick901 Anyone else out there play one? | No, but I'm old enought to remember them new. Seemed kind of an odd duck at the time, but I was fourteen 
Now I think it's a great aquisition and one that'll grow in value, even if it doesn't play quite normally. I think the E-C tuning was the design intent, to kinda bridge the gap to the Bass VI (which we would now consider a baritone guitar).
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03-11-2011, 06:41 PM
| | | | Wow, I thought 5 string Fenders were a modern idea...glad they got it right, since in my modest opinion, this one is ugly...sorry, but I like the modern 5 string better... |
03-11-2011, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Denial  | Wow. That could be the one I have!
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03-11-2011, 10:00 PM
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Last edited by Denial : 03-11-2011 at 10:45 PM.
Reason: Misinterpreted post I commented on.
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03-11-2011, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick901 This is a 1967 Fender V bass that I bought on Ebay. Originally strung with a low E and high C. I had it restrung to a low B - had to be slightly modified. I still have trouble playing it. Only 15 frets and not much room between strings. Anyone else out there play one? |
I haven't, but I'd give it a go.
Send it!
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03-11-2011, 11:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland oregon | | | It is ugly but looks kind of fun to play. This is the first time I have seen one. but atleast its rare.
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