'51 Through '54 Let's See Some Photos

[dmrogers]

I am determined to get a '51 or '54 eventually. Not sure what, which model or brand. I just haven't decided. I might even build one.
I sure would love to see some photos your 51 or 54.
Fender, Squier, Parts bass, whatever. Show them off!

 

[dmrogers]

I'm gonna see if I can jumpstart this thread.
Here's a nice one:

 

[Jason Stock]

Here is my Nash PB52 (and one of my LP basses)

 

[dmrogers]

Here is my Nash PB52 (and one of my LP basses)


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Wow, I like 'em both!
Year ago, a friend had a Gibson bass similar to the one you have. I used it for about six month and it was so much fun to play.
That Nash looks killer.

 

[2saddleslab]

Hmmm....that pic looks familiar.

51/55.

AVII54.

1952.

 

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[dmrogers]

Hmmm....that pic looks familiar.

51/55.
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AVII54.
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1952.
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Man, those are some wonderful guitars!
Is that the same guitar as the one in the photo of you playing?
How many of these do you still own?
And if you don't mind me asking, how would you compare these necks with a modern (~2012-2020) Precision neck?
Thanks for posting, it gives me something to lust after!

 

[dmrogers]

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Very nice! I love the sunburst with the maple board. Probably my favorite.

 

[Pep]

This is my build with a Fralin pickup. Plays great!

 

[dmrogers]

This is my build with a Fralin pickup. Plays great!

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Excellent build.
I saw your build thread on this guitar. I love the color.
I have actually thought about putting one together.
Oh, and I wanted to add: thanks for posting the details on this build! This will help a ton if I do decide to build one.

 

[Pep]

Excellent build.
I saw your build thread on this guitar. I love the color.
I have actually thought about putting one together.
Oh, and I wanted to add: thanks for posting the details on this build! This will help a ton if I do decide to build one.

There’s a guy on eBay (Rosser Guitars) that does bass bodies. His prices are a little less than Warmoth. Then you could get your neck from Warmoth, or get a J-Bass neck from Mighty Mite. Then order a headstock template online and cut it out like the old precision basses.
It’s a really fun build.

 

[Pep]

I also bought a Harley Benton PB-50 and changed out the pickguard from white to black, and installed a Fralin in it, reshaped the headstock and had a custom decals made for it.the main one says PB-50 and in the round area at the top of the headstock is has HB.

 

[Fullmoon1971]

First up is my 2015 version with Wilkinson pickup - bought for me by my wife (who sadly passed away in 2022)

Next up is my homage to Dusty Hill (thanks again to @kodiakblair for supplying the bass)

Finally is my second Fiesta Red PB-50

lA ayer of self adhesive wood vinyl was applied to each headstock when they were reshaped as I wasn't sure If I wanted stain the necks, I've decided to stick with the paler necks and so I created the decals using self adhesive clear vinyl. Now that I've decided on the designs when it comes to the next string change each bass will have the headstock sanded to remove the last signs of the HB logo, then will be re logo with these designs and lightly varnished

There is another one in the works which will be a homage to Leon Wilkeson of Lynyrd Skynyrd. (Aged White with black guard)

 

[kodiakblair]

@Fullmoon1971

That's a great trio

I still smile at my shock when I discovered that far from just looking good, my £78 PB-50 was also a fantastic playing and sounding bass

That it's still 100% stock after 12 years of heavy use is testament to their build quality. I look forward to seeing your next one

 

[Pep]

First up is my 2015 version with Wilkinson pickup - bought for me by my wife (who sadly passed away in 2022)

Next up is my homage to Dusty Hill (thanks again to @kodiakblair for supplying the bass)

Finally is my second Fiesta Red PB-50

lA ayer of self adhesive wood vinyl was applied to each headstock when they were reshaped as I wasn't sure If I wanted stain the necks, I've decided to stick with the paler necks and so I created the decals using self adhesive clear vinyl. Now that I've decided on the designs when it comes to the next string change each bass will have the headstock sanded to remove the last signs of the HB logo, then will be re logo with these designs and lightly varnished

There is another one in the works which will be a homage to Leon Wilkeson of Lynyrd Skynyrd. (Aged White with black guard)

Beautiful basses. I love the Faker logo decal. I’m wanting to build one more, butterscotch with a black pickguard. Probably start in the Spring

 

[Pep]

I am determined to get a '51 or '54 eventually. Not sure what, which model or brand. I just haven't decided. I might even build one.
I sure would love to see some photos your 51 or 54.
Fender, Squier, Parts bass, whatever. Show them off!

Here are a couple of links that may help you. The Harley Benton PB50 might be your best bet. You’ll need to pay duties but since they show it at $115 (which is about what I paid for mine), the duties shouldn’t be much. My Harley Benton was near perfect and plays great.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...-guitar-butterscotch-blonde?serial=2N25280097

Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series

Electric Bass Vintage Series, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck profile: C, Fingerboard inlays: Dot, 20 Frets, Scale: 864 mm, Nut width: 42 mm, Dual action truss rod, Pickup: 1 Roswell VTN4 Vista Alnico-5...

www.thomannmusic.com

 

[shadven]

This is my 1954 P-Bass. Pencil date on the neck butt is T.G. 11/54. I love this bass?

 

[shadven]

Ahh, my favorite subject!
This was my collection about 10 years ago. It’s morphed over the years, but I now have two 1954 P-basses and two Telecaster Basses (1968 and 1969).

 

[kodiakblair]

@shadven

Nice to see those slab bodies in their rightful place, out front

 

[bassdude51]

Real deal 1953.
1953 neck on a '71 Telecaster Bass body
Sting bass but with a switched Fender MIJ neck. (Hated the 12th fret Sting marker!)
Early 90s MIJ '51 (original guard black, 2nd guard white)
Parts/build bass. (Dual coil neck and bridge p/u.)

Love the SCPBs!