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As an avid Fender Precision collector, let's just say I don't have enough knobs to play with :-) Putting it out there as a fun question, which I would enjoy learning the answer to. I remember Phil Lesh with a bass with about 9 knobs on it. I know some Alembics have a lot. So which bass do you...

such as it is... I started collecting basses in 2012. I am passionate about it. You can see some of my collection on Instagram, where I am Papichuloonbass So for those here who buy and sell basses, at whatever level, what is your evaluation of the market these days? Mine would be that buying...

As some of you know, I have been an active collector of Fender Precision basses over the past couple of years. I fell in love with '60s basses and then in 2014 I felt I had learned enough to start in on '50s P basses. I recently acquired a grail bass: a '58 sunburst in near mint condition and...

While I am fairly new to bass collecting, I've ascended the learning curve pretty quickly. I've bought and mostly sold 60+ basses in the past 18 months. A few Rickenbackers, a few Stingrays and a few Jazz basses, but over 50 Precisions. A few from Japan which are very nice instruments and a few...

A Jazz in Lake Placid Blue with rosewood fretboard/block inlays/bound neck? Or, drool, a Precision like this? Would the Custom Shop make a bound 1.75" nut Precision neck with blocks if I wanted? Thanks to anyone who might have the knowledge and takes the time to answer. Best, Rob

I am negotiating to buy a mint+ all-original 1968 Fender Telecaster bass with paisley finish. It's immaculate. In poking around to see what is out there, I came across a one-off (according to the seller) Custom Shop Masterbuilt "NOS" version of this bass. The funny thing is, is that the...

Can anyone confirm or absolutely dismiss the possibility that some of the 2001 50th Anniversary Precision limited edition basses were made with original sonic blue paint/finish? We've all seen the trans-butterscotch basses. Today I learned of one the seller swears is original sonic blue...

I hope this question is permissible, but maybe just 2 days ago or so, there was a '63 reissue Precision in Seminole red in the sales forum. I'm not a premium member and don't post over there so I don't know if a post can be cancelled or erased by its author... but I can no longer find the post...

Hi guys. I enjoy the threads about collections and learning about vintage models, etc. but they are interspersed among lots of general posts. Is there a forum here on TB specifically for collectors? Can you guys recommend some good online resources for collecting Fender Precision basses? As...

If anyone can help I would be grateful. I have the worst ear... I would like to learn to play Whatcha Gonna Do by Pablo Cruise on the bass, but the runs/riffs he does are confounding me. Thank you if anyone can help. Rob

I hope this question is permissible. I read the rules and I think it's in bounds. I started collecting last August and I have been off to the races ever since. I am focused on Precisions and have bought 40+ in the past year. I have the opportunity to buy two dead mint completely original...

I would really appreciate getting educated on this topic, and I thank anyone who replies in advance. How does one know when they are looking at the OPB51 '51 reissue bass versus the less expensive version? One specific question I have is: is the OPB51 (the more expensive version) actually...

If anyone is super bored and can figure out and post the bass part for Children In Bloom by Counting Crows (from Recovering the Satellites) I would really treasure it. Thanks!

I'm sorry if this is a repeat thread. I tried searching before starting a post, but I was unsuccessful finding info about Tonebender bass guitars. Does anyone have any experience with these basses? The company seems to be a one man show, local which is good. I am not sure how much to pay or...

I have been bitten hard with collecting basses. It's only been about 6 weeks, but in this time I have bought 8 nice bass guitars. I bought 4 from the TB sales forum last week alone. I plan to keep buying any and every bass that I find compelling. For a decade now, I have made my living buying...