While it pains me to do this, I'm putting up my beloved 1973 Fender Precision bass up for sale. Let me assure you that this isn't just a good one, its an AMAZING one. Light (in the 8-something lb neighborhood), very resonant, pickups that go from punchy bright with the tone cranked and full warm beautiful lows with it rolled back. The finish is wonderfully checked but doesn't have ANY belt rash. No arm wear, pick wear, etc. There is edge wear and dings etc. as you'd expect. In other words this one's got the mojo both for your eyes AND your ears. The neck is a tight fit in the neck pocket and has never been shimmed.
It currently has straplock pins, but the original strap buttons and screws are included in the well worn but serviceable original case. Bridge and pickup covers are lost to the mist of history.
A recent thread with some of these pictures and info/feedback from other TB'ers can be found here:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/1973-fender-precision-detailed-pictures-860745/
I've conferred with a few professionals & vintage gear experts who have confirmed and also had input on my pricing.
What we have here...73 Precision with all the classic and correct attributes. Neck stamp, SN, pot dates are all correct. There is 'resolder' on the pots as they were switched out to EMG's when I got it, but also received the original pickups on purchase. The neck is flat and problem free, the frets are in great shape with no need of any fretwork. Action is currently SCREAMING low and without buzz. TB'er and pro bass player Bigfatbass played it the other night and couldn't believe how low and fast it is
Pictures pictures pictures:
More pictures in the next post. Along with details.
Price: $2850.00.
Continental US unless you're a very prominent buyer that I know or trust. I'll take check/money order or paypal. I'll not deal with TB'ers who are new. If you haven't been around and aren't known here, I probably will say no.
Sorry this one is too good not to be careful.
It currently has straplock pins, but the original strap buttons and screws are included in the well worn but serviceable original case. Bridge and pickup covers are lost to the mist of history.
A recent thread with some of these pictures and info/feedback from other TB'ers can be found here:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/1973-fender-precision-detailed-pictures-860745/
I've conferred with a few professionals & vintage gear experts who have confirmed and also had input on my pricing.
What we have here...73 Precision with all the classic and correct attributes. Neck stamp, SN, pot dates are all correct. There is 'resolder' on the pots as they were switched out to EMG's when I got it, but also received the original pickups on purchase. The neck is flat and problem free, the frets are in great shape with no need of any fretwork. Action is currently SCREAMING low and without buzz. TB'er and pro bass player Bigfatbass played it the other night and couldn't believe how low and fast it is
Pictures pictures pictures:
More pictures in the next post. Along with details.
Price: $2850.00.
Continental US unless you're a very prominent buyer that I know or trust. I'll take check/money order or paypal. I'll not deal with TB'ers who are new. If you haven't been around and aren't known here, I probably will say no.
Sorry this one is too good not to be careful.