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Does anyone own a '51 P-bass? (not a ri)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Squidfinger, Jun 28, 2004.


  1. Jun 28, 2004 #1
    Squidfinger

    Squidfinger I wish I could sing like Rick Danko.

    Jan 7, 2004
    Shreveport LA
    I was just wondering if anybody here owns or has owned a true Fender '51 P-bass. If so, what kind of shape was it in and how did it play?
     
  5. Jun 28, 2004 #2
    bassturtle

    bassturtle

    Apr 9, 2004
    Nope. The closest I came was a '59 and it played like a dream.
     
  10. Jun 29, 2004 #3
    Levi

    Levi

    Apr 4, 2004
    rick123 does he says he "loves it, and gigs with it"
     
  14. Jun 29, 2004 #4
    Benjamin Strange

    Benjamin Strange Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
    I've played a few. Played ok, sounded nice, but not worth the price tag unless you're buying for investment/collectors item only.
     
  18. Jun 29, 2004 #5
    Squidfinger

    Squidfinger I wish I could sing like Rick Danko.

    Jan 7, 2004
    Shreveport LA

    How much did they want and what kind of shape was it in?
     
  22. Jun 29, 2004 #6
    Mazinger

    Mazinger Supporting Member

    Nov 9, 2002
    USA
    What did it sound like compared to a P w/ split pickups? I've alwayed wondered about this. Does it have the P thump?

    Sorry to hijack your thread. :)
     
  26. Jun 29, 2004 #7
    Benjamin Strange

    Benjamin Strange Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
    Around $8000 at the time, and it was in good shape. That was a few years ago - I'm sure that the price has gone way up since then.