It’s at my techs shop now. He’s going to install a Musicman pickup and remove the frets. I was bored with the sound.. so one dimensional
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1959 Precision Bass
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- Jun 30, 2010
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Since both you and your tech are bound for hell may as well get him to install a Kahler trem bridge while he's at it.It’s at my techs shop now. He’s going to install a Musicman pickup and remove the frets. I was bored with the sound.. so one dimensional
(actually I worked with a guy who put a Floyd Rose on a '54 Strat)
It’s at my techs shop now. He’s going to install a Musicman pickup and remove the frets. I was bored with the sound.. so one dimensional
Have you been drinking? hahaha
There, we disagree.Gorgeous, strung with the perfect strings.
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Part of the mystique is the sheer rarity of such a beast. With modern effects, no bass is one dimensional any longer. I would refret it, and leave it as original as possible while enjoying every note. However, if the pickup is shot, you do what you got to do! A dream come true bass is such an amazing thing! I am happy for you!
The holy grail... Bought on 48th Street? Manny's, Jimmy's Music? I have my '78. Had 2 late 60's Precisions stolen from me out of a locked studio.
1959 is my favourite year for the Precision. I like the rosewood version with the slab fingerboard & sunburst finish.
But the one here is gorgeous too
But the one here is gorgeous too
And refinish it! Hipshot tremolo too!It’s at my techs shop now. He’s going to install a Musicman pickup and remove the frets. I was bored with the sound.. so one dimensional
Wow, that is a great question! Being on the older side at 67, I remember buying my first Fender at the age of 16. It was a '71 Jazz bass as memory serves. I moved up from an Aria SG bass. I couldn't wait to get rid of the Jazz since it was a CBS instrument, but it was cheap. I opted for an early '66 Precision, which still had much of the older Pre-CBS construction habits in place. I still have it today and it is an amazing instrument. So most definitely there was an acknowledged difference in the early '70s. In those days it was better necks, better tone, a perceived improvement in quality, and much more mojo! You could tell by the hue of the instrument if it was pre-CBS or not and we were completely aware of the neck and body dates. Overall, there was a tremendous disdain for CBS instruments in our area, and it is a feeling that still lingers. I believe that is why many older folks are willing to pay the high prices for these older instruments, and now that we can afford them, they sound even better in our experienced hands! They are a dream come true!
My older brother Jeff worked on 48th Street at Ernie Ball. He met the dealer who I purchased this bass from. The guys name was Les. He was well known within the community.
