For sale '66 P

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I found a '66 P at a local pawn shop. I can't afford to have it myself, but I'd love to get it in the hands of the right player. The pawn shop has to hold it for 30 days, so it's not available yet. However, I want to make sure everything is legit. I'm not looking to make any middle-man money, but I would just like to play it for a couple days before shipping it off should a TBer want it. I do expect to have the cost and shipping covered completely and am willing to send receipts for the purchase and shipping.

It is a red P with a definitely-not-original chrome PG. The serial # on the neck plate and the stamp on the end of the neck both suggest that it is a 66 (stamp on the neck was something like "5OCT66C" and the serial # was like 16xxxx). The bridge and tuners look original to my untrained eye. I'm a little wary of the body only because there was nothing on it to suggest a date. It has some wear, but not what I would call 43 years worth. It is worn in all the right places.

I'm going to get some pics tomorrow. The owner likes to show me the "good stuff" and he said I'm only the second person to know he has it. A small outlay will hold it for me when it is available for sale, but he hasn't gotten me a price as he says he's got to research it.

So, is anyone interested? What questions should I ask? PM me offers so I know if he's serious about the price tag, but place all general questions in this thread so that all interested can see this. I'm not sure what this should be worth as I haven't started my own research yet.

Again, I don't own this so there is a VERY slim window of opportunity. I have enough cash to cover the "hold money" but not enough to own this for myself.

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Jul 14, 2005
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Austin, TX
What do you expect the ballpark will be?

Sounds like the pawn shop owner knows what he has, so a cool deal might not come from this one.
 
Mar 9, 2008
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wilmington nc
Bro I hope you can get it at a good price! Pawn shops seem to over price vintage guitars in my neck of the woods.They think they can get book price on a refinned non original piece.Nothing is selling in the vintage market because they want too much IMHO. Good Luck!
 
Dec 25, 1999
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Sorry, but your request sounds a little suspicious. Not straight up. Why don't you simply tell people where to find this bass if you aren't going to buy it? :rollno:
 
Apr 10, 2003
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Canada
This is the first time I have seen someone list a bass for sale on TB on behalf of a pawn shop. Although your intentions may be good, I can see a world of potential problems with your offer. What happens for example if someone sends you the cash for the bass and it gets stolen from your home before you have a chance to ship it? If you aren't insured how will he get his money back?
 

Mrdak

uber bass geek baby!
Feb 1, 2006
2,191
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Middle GA
Awesome............ should I just send you a blank check and let you handle all the rest of the details? Hey.... After you cash it, PM me here and then I'll send my shipping address. Send it to me at your convenience, of course.

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Feb 4, 2008
1,451
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Lafayette, LA
It's at Acadiana Pawn in Lafayette, LA.

It's just a cool bass that I'd like to see a TBer playing. I don't know these guys personally.

If you don't want it, don't make an offer.
 
Feb 4, 2008
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Lafayette, LA
What do you expect the ballpark will be?

I don't know, but I'd like a little help finding out how much the ballpark should be. Any links I should check out? I emailed Fender to ask what I need to look at.

Does anyone know what colors were available in 66?
 
Feb 4, 2008
1,451
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Lafayette, LA
This is the first time I have seen someone list a bass for sale on TB on behalf of a pawn shop. Although your intentions may be good, I can see a world of potential problems with your offer. What happens for example if someone sends you the cash for the bass and it gets stolen from your home before you have a chance to ship it? If you aren't insured how will he get his money back?

Pay via PayPal and they won't release it until you get the bass
 

MultiScaleMale

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Jun 19, 2003
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Honestly, I'd just post the shop's phone number and leave it between the shop and the buyer. You're just setting yourself up for problems if you act as a go between. It's nice of you to offer, but so much can happen.
 
Feb 4, 2008
1,451
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Lafayette, LA
Honestly, I'd just post the shop's phone number and leave it between the shop and the buyer. You're just setting yourself up for problems if you act as a go between. It's nice of you to offer, but so much can happen.

You're right. But I am willing to go and ask the questions or take any pictures that someone might need.

PM if you are interested.
 

Mrdak

uber bass geek baby!
Feb 1, 2006
2,191
13
Middle GA
OK, sorry for bein' a wise ass.......... you seem like a nice guy.

good night.
 
Feb 4, 2008
1,451
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Lafayette, LA
Still looking for help on colors that were available in 66. I haven't heard back from fender and google hasn't given me anything definitive yet.
 
Jun 19, 2008
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Iowa
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Obviously none of us can tell if it might be an original finish without seeing it, but.....if it's red, it's VERY unlikely that the finish is original. Not that they didn't do it as custom color options (Dakota, Fiesta, or Candy Apple Red specifically were options in the mid '60s), but the chances of stumbling across one in a pawn shop are small. Especially when it has other changes like the pickguard, etc. It's certainly likely that you've got a non-original body with a Fender neck, or a refinished body. All of this, of course, means nothing without examining the bass.

I hope someone who appreciates the bass will buy it. And I hope that person examines it in person first.

By the way, here's some decent info to start with regarding colors. http://www.provide.net/~cfh/fenderc.html
 
Mar 9, 2008
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wilmington nc
Obviously none of us can tell if it might be an original finish without seeing it, but.....if it's red, it's VERY unlikely that the finish is original. Not that they didn't do it as custom color options (Dakota, Fiesta, or Candy Apple Red specifically were options in the mid '60s), but the chances of stumbling across one in a pawn shop are small. Especially when it has other changes like the pickguard, etc. It's certainly likely that you've got a non-original body with a Fender neck, or a refinished body. All of this, of course, means nothing without examining the bass.

I hope someone who appreciates the bass will buy it. And I hope that person examines it in person first.

By the way, here's some decent info to start with regarding colors. http://www.provide.net/~cfh/fenderc.html
....+1 on that advice.Odds are high that it was repainted.If it is debatable I always check the neck pocket as Fender left a 1"X2" area bare wood with either a name stamped in ink or a code number.Also the undercoat could be a custom color as I have seen a few that were resprayed at the factory.A pic or two would be nice:ninja:
 
Feb 4, 2008
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Lafayette, LA
If it is debatable I always check the neck pocket as Fender left a 1"X2" area bare wood with either a name stamped in ink or a code number.

There was a patch in the pocket with no paint and there was a code, but it was very faded and I think it said "INSPECTED". BTW, the paint was worn in spots with a bright white primer underneath. From the above link I think it is Fiesta Red
 

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