66 P Bass???

I think that price is pretty much at or below the low end of the spectrum as far as 60's P deals, not so low that it's unbelieveable(almost, though). If it were within 100 miles & I had the funds, I'd go check it out

 

It seems about right for that condition, and especially since this buyer really wants to sell.

 

Well, I live in MN. I'm an appreciator, but not a collector, of vintage basses. I don't have a firm grasp on values, but $2500 doesn't seem all that inexpensive to me considering the wear, the previous body repair, the non-original knobs and the painted case. Also, if it's a '66, then it IS a CBS-era, which are generally considered not as great.

I wouldn't shell out that type of money for this bass without more pictures - specifically the date stamps on the heel of the neck and the neck pocket, and some good closeups of the backs of the volume and tone pots. Maybe a picture of the pickup with the cover off, too.

I would offer to meet the seller and look at the bass for you (really, I would!), but I have gigs this weekend and then I'm going into the hospital on Monday for a total hip replacement.

If you're really interested, please PM me and I'm sure I can line up someone who will help you out here in MN.

Good luck - Scott

 

Perhaps there's a more local TBer that could check it out?

 

Looks good to me. Great value assuming it's genuine. IMHO pre-CBS is more important for Jasses than Precisions. It wouldn't stop me.

Davo

 

My '66 J has oval tuners I thought all 66's did. I may be wrong though......t

 

I've never seen a P-bass with the ovals, they were for the Jazz basses.

 

DOOOH!

 

Looks right to me. Tug bar is missing as well. Can't see if the holes are there for it in the pics.

Definitly on the low end of the price scale, but given the repair and condition, I'd say that's still a more than fair price.

 

Sounds about right to me, especially given the state of the economy. I don't even know if I'd call that a "quick sale" price without more proof of the condition. Get pics of the pots, pickup, neck stamp, etc, and SOUND CLIPS before you make the trip. Ah, bass buying... gotta love it

 

Need some high res pics of all the pieces.
Also with the p/g off.

I would take scottbass up on his offer:
"If you're really interested, please PM me and I'm sure I can line up someone who will help you out here in MN."

 

Spare neck = Red Flag, IMHO.

I would want to see and play the "original neck" mounted on the bass with strings under full tension. Who buys a neck to save frets? Umm....right, NO ONE, especially someone with a relic.

Extreme new weird wear on top extending under pickguard = Red Flag Returns. IMHO.

Sorry--gonna need to see what's under the "Kimono," so to speak.

Very low price = Red Flag, the movie.
All IMHO.

Advice: find another reason to visit the Twin Cities right away and stay with your cousin. Play it and bring cash. Road Trip!

 

I hate when people with something to sell don't answer messages.
I found a practice local that seemed to be great at a good price, a band wanted to share it with another band, I emailed the guy and he answered a couple times and then when I was readdy to go visit and probably tell him we'd take it he didn't answer.
I called him, he said yeah yeah I was busy I'll get back to you with some pics and never came cack, also he seemed to be an ******* over the phone, so it's probably a good thing that we're not sharing their local with them otherwise I might have play with my gear and stuff like that...

 

The seller must be an import! Native Minnesotans bend over backwards to answer all our emails!

Actually, you just started trying to contact the seller yesterday, right? Well, we are in one of our rare periods of non-blizzard weather right now and everyone who doesn't have a stuck-at-work job is spending every possible minute outdoors - without our parkas! And it's also Minneapolis Aquatennial time - our summer celebration. I'm sure the seller will read his emails and get back to you when he or she comes back indoors for a few minutes.

 

If you're looking for a '66 P-Bass, I came across this on bassgear.com. Sorry, I had to do a cut and paste of the ad, because you can't link right to the ad....only to the bassgear.com website.

FOR SALE: 1966 Fender Precision Bass
Posted: : 06/23/2008
Category: Basses
Condition: Good
Age: 42 Years
Asking Price: $3,500.00

1966 Fender Precision bass. Sunburst with rosewood board. Well worn, honest player wear. All original with the exeception of the pickups which are dated 1978. Purchased from the original owner who bought it in 1967. OHSC in excellent condition. Has both covers, original sales receipt, and original inventory tag.
Lightweight, 7.5 lbs. Has the quintesential fat "Jamerson" tone. Nice straight neck. Currently strung with flatwounds... It'll make you cry and smile (at the same time) every time you play it. This is a good one. Pics available to serious buyers. Cashiers check or money orders only. No trades. NO PAYPAL. No Foreign sales. Buyer pays shipping.

FULL NAME: Sherman Leibowitz
PHONE: 414-228-7701 x441
CITY, STATE: Milwaukee, WI
EMAIL: [email protected]
SEE PICTURE: http:// Email for pics

I have no affiliation with the seller (although we're both from Wisconsin...Go Pack!). He sent me some pics and it looks like it has been played, but it's a cool looking bass...and very reasonably priced. I decided to pass because I need a B neck...which means I'll probably have to find something a little newer (late 60's early 70's). FWIW