1971 Precision Bass: Back from invasive surgery

[mikeswals]

Nice job. You can't rush art. Well worth the wait.

 

[funkytoe]

kudos for going the extra mile to bring back a classic bass to be enjoyed for another 40 years.

That's what I was going to say! Congrats for giving that beauty a new lease on life and for taking the time and expense to do it right. Well done.

 

[TheDialog]

I was there while it was getting plek'd I dropped off my '72 Jazz for a re-fret, plek, and bone nut.
I also gave him my '71 P last year, which took him about 3-4 months to complete, but it hasn't need anything since. Pretty insane...

PHIL IS THE MAN!

 

[Stumbo]

What was the total cost of this repair? I have an all maple 72 P neck with a broken rod at the neck heel at the threads (about 3/4 inch broken off). Wonder if it is worth fixing, or if I should just sell it for what I can.

I suggest you give Phil a call for an estimate since each repair is different.

 

[Tonegasm]

I was there while it was getting plek'd I dropped off my '72 Jazz for a re-fret, plek, and bone nut.
I also gave him my '71 P last year, which took him about 3-4 months to complete, but it hasn't need anything since. Pretty insane...

PHIL IS THE MAN!

Phil mentioned you during our phone conversation! Glad you got to see it!

 

[TheDialog]

Phil mentioned you during our phone conversation! Glad you got to see it!

It was amazing. You couldn't see any marks! He said he cut on the grain to make it unnoticeable. Phil is the best.

 

[Tonegasm]

It was amazing. You couldn't see any marks! He said he cut on the grain to make it unnoticeable. Phil is the best.

Agreed. You'd have to look at it from 2" away and in certain light to see any sign of a cut. Extremely impressive.

 

[gimp]

Another plus one for Phil. My guitarist and I use him often (we are Baltimore folks). His work is amazing.

His brother has a pretty good band too - https://www.facebook.com/parachutemusical

 

[MiJaKo]

Thanks for the comments, everyone.

That pickguard was drilled to snot by the previous owner(s). The scews in there now are the screws that came with the bass. Adding more screws won't make me play better or it sound better, so I just leave it alone. This is a tool that's going to be used.

Ah so they're speed holes.
Seriously, I hear ya and dig the utilitarian look of the ol' girl.

 

[Tonegasm]

I played her at rehearsal tonight and she sounded just like a P Bass should. The band loved it and I can't wait to rock her on stage!

 

[TinIndian]

Glad you've got her together. Sure is sweet!

 

[madbassplaya]

Hey bud! That is a wonderful looking bass!

 

[Kirk Bryant]

Coincidentally I just posted on your old thread. haha Glad to see the happy result and beautiful work. Your bass looks wonderful and nearly identical to the 71 I just picked up a couple of weeks ago. ENJOY !!

peace Kirk

 

[Tonegasm]

Thanks everyone!

Hey bud! That is a wonderful looking bass!

Hey man, long time no talk! Hope all is well and thanks for your comment!

 

[Tonegasm]

Some shots of the bass in action from my latest gig. It's got ridiculous ass and sustains forever!

 

[Dave W]

That's some nice repair work right there! Great skills!

 

[Tonegasm]

That's some nice repair work right there! Great skills!

Phil's a magician!

 

[johnk_10]

SUHWEET!

 

[Tonegasm]

Just wanted to chime in again to update the fact that this bass continues to murder in every way possible. I've never played a better bass in my life. Maybe it's rewarding me for bringing it back from the dead!

It's currently strung with D'Addario Chromes and there isn't an adjective in existence to describe the fatness of the tone it throws out.

 

[Mr.Fingers]

Try La Bella "deep talkin'" flatwounds, and you'll be AMAZED how much fatter and richer the tone will get (those strings can make a mediocre bass sound really good. Imagine what it would do with a really good bass )