** Details updated + price drop + more pics! **
I've had this one for 12 years now and said I’d never sell it, but it’s really a shame for this to never get played, so I think it’s time for a new home.
If you’re looking for a players bass with killer tone, that's also nearly 100% original, this is it.
Here's the details:
- Update from my local vintage-expert tech: Neck and pots date to 1972/73, serial dates to late-74 or early-75, body features seem most likely 1974 -- so we're gonna call it 74!
- Everything you see on the bass is original except the pots and jack -- the originals were a bit scratchy when I bought the bass, not great in the studio -- so I had them replaced by my tech. Still have the originals, and they're included.
- Mocha (e.g. Walnut) brown Alder body with plenty of mojo.
- Scale says 8.8 lbs, and that feels about right.
- This thing has been well played and has the mojo to show, the neck feels amazing. Tech says the frets look original, they play great with no issues.
- Neck is straight as an arrow, truss rod works fine, tuners work perfectly. Holds up insanely well to climate changes, I toured it for 5 years and never touched the truss rod.
- The tone is nuts. It's got this punchy, live tone that sits so well in a mix -- exactly what you expect from a great P. Used to get loads of compliments from engineers on the tone, and bandmates would actually complain when I'd pull out a different P. Every 70's P is a bit unique, and this one is no exception -- it's very special.
- Comes in a brand-new Gator soft/hard case. If you care about the flimsy 70’s Fender case, I’ve got it in storage somewhere, let's chat about it.
I'm sure I have left something out, so here's some photos and happy to answer any questions!
Asking $3600 or best offer
FRESH PHOTOS IN MY GOOGLE DRIVE HERE
I've had this one for 12 years now and said I’d never sell it, but it’s really a shame for this to never get played, so I think it’s time for a new home.
If you’re looking for a players bass with killer tone, that's also nearly 100% original, this is it.
Here's the details:
- Update from my local vintage-expert tech: Neck and pots date to 1972/73, serial dates to late-74 or early-75, body features seem most likely 1974 -- so we're gonna call it 74!
- Everything you see on the bass is original except the pots and jack -- the originals were a bit scratchy when I bought the bass, not great in the studio -- so I had them replaced by my tech. Still have the originals, and they're included.
- Mocha (e.g. Walnut) brown Alder body with plenty of mojo.
- Scale says 8.8 lbs, and that feels about right.
- This thing has been well played and has the mojo to show, the neck feels amazing. Tech says the frets look original, they play great with no issues.
- Neck is straight as an arrow, truss rod works fine, tuners work perfectly. Holds up insanely well to climate changes, I toured it for 5 years and never touched the truss rod.
- The tone is nuts. It's got this punchy, live tone that sits so well in a mix -- exactly what you expect from a great P. Used to get loads of compliments from engineers on the tone, and bandmates would actually complain when I'd pull out a different P. Every 70's P is a bit unique, and this one is no exception -- it's very special.
- Comes in a brand-new Gator soft/hard case. If you care about the flimsy 70’s Fender case, I’ve got it in storage somewhere, let's chat about it.
I'm sure I have left something out, so here's some photos and happy to answer any questions!
Asking $3600 or best offer
FRESH PHOTOS IN MY GOOGLE DRIVE HERE
