Recent content by andrewrench

You guys have a good eyes! Yes, the bass was a total Frankenstein. I'm not sure there was anything about this bass that was even Fender, but I could be wrong. Some of the hardware seemed like it possibly could be Fender and who knows about the body. The neck was a complete replacement, the...

Thanks for quick feedback Dark Horse! I had a hunch it was probably too good to be true, but still worth checking out on some off-shoot chance the guy doesn't really know what he has. Or the possibility that a Fender P Bass without original or modified pickups would totally kill the value.

Here's the only picture I have to go off: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I'm SUPER skeptical as well. I've looked at plenty of pictures of the real deal online so I think I'm pretty prepared to spot a real one, however if anyone has any tips on quickly verifying the bass, please let me know...

I've been chatting with a guy who is selling his late-sixties Fender Precision. He's apparently selling it for $300... BUT it seems as though it doesn't have the original pickups. From the picture the pickups look the same, but he described some modified feature where you pull the volume knob up...

I apologize in advance -- I'm sure this has been discussed in these forums already, but I wasn't finding the answer I was looking for in searching.... When trimming the height of a bridge, how low can you realistically go before compromising the strength and/or sound quality? I understand...

$450 is the asking price.

I am selling a used Engelhardt C1 3/4 double bass for $450 obo. All reasonable offers will be considered. Cash only, must pickup from location in Chicago suburbs (Glen Ellyn, IL) I recently picked up this bass as a fixer-upper from someone who knew very little about its history. I have come...

great story! I'll take your advice.

I'm out in Glen Ellyn, which isn't too far from you. I just sent her an email with my pics -- I'll see what she says, thanks!

Is Arnold a list member? I love to hear a more detailed explanation of how the part of the bass is constructed and how it's repaired. Ken, do you mind letting me know the approximate cost for your repair?

Thanks for the insight Ken. I definitely plan to have it looked at by a professional. I can't tell for sure, but it looks to me like a very clean break. There is no splintered wood and from what I can see the exposed areas where the 2 pieces meet are finished saw cuts. I can even put pressure on...

I'm a newbie to the DB and just picked up a very inexpensive Engelhardt C-1, supposedly built in 1982 (the serial number is 30446). It's actually in really good shape aside from the fact that the neck piece is separated from the body slightly (about 1/8 inch). The neck is not loose in any way...

Can anyone recommend a good bass luthier in the western suburbs of Chicago? Thanks.

good call drurb -- I didn't catch that at first. I assumed it was a ply considering the price.

Yeah, I plan on going low if I make an offer at all. What of his description seems to be incorrect to you? Does it not seem to fit this decription from looking at the photo: Spruce top and maple back. Maple neck, exotic hardwood fingerboard and tailpiece. Extremely durable – yet has...