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Fender Fullerton Reissue club
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I'll just have to jump on one if it happens to come up.
They are definitely unique - and WAY cool.
Nice, why not, can't take it with you and all that!
Sometimes I ponder how different my life would be............
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Regarding Fulllerton reissue parts, the original tweed cases can be identified by the flaired middle latch, dark leather ends, red fuzzy interior and "duck foot" pull tab. The Precision cases were narrower than the Jazz versions.Ah, supply and demand rears its head once again.
Maybe I'll run into one somehow? This is a wild wacky world, you know.
The range of case candy and accessories produced back then was quite extensive. Reverb and eBay are always worth a look from time to time.
Yeah, but I have spent many, many a Thanksgiving and Christmas Day alone and eating a free meal in a hotel.
I think the only reason I survived is because I gave up drinking a LONG time ago
"Bitter? Party of One? Your table is ready."
OK - done with the Pity Party
Looking through my Fullerton archive - hope this info helps.The Gold and Vintage Reissue Series shared the same tweed cases.OK - I went out and found a 2015 Vintage Guitar Price Guide and this is called a Gold Jazz Bass (1981-1984).
The asking price is out of whack, but this was actually a thing.
I should have had one of these mags years ago - a lot of great information in here!
So now that you wonderful folks here have schooled me on Fullerton exceptionalism, I will be on the lookout for one.
The closet is a lousy place for such a perfect reflection of American love, passion and beauty to reside. Maybe a TB'er will set one free?
Again, thanks for everyone's help and contributions to this discussion.
I love TB !
RBJ
That is SO cool BritBass - where are you finding this stuff? Keep it coming!
Some local seller has a mint Gold Bass for sale - but their pricing is totally out of whack.
I really like the looks of the Japanese Super Precision Special.
I love this stuff!
Some local seller has a mint Gold Bass for sale - but their pricing is totally out of whack.
I really like the looks of the Japanese Super Precision Special.
I love this stuff!
Glad you're enjoying the photos .These Japanese pics feature US imports , the "Super Precision Special" was a walnut version .Fender Japan production would soon follow in '82 with their own vintage range.
I see three knobs? I am curious what the set-uo was.
I think I've led a sheltered P bass life - only owned one and have mostly played J's : )
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Glad to help out a fellow Mets fan!Thanks MetsMan - I am so stoked to be part of the club. I have a '66 P and I just don't feel comfortable bringing her into the chaos we all know and love called "the road".
So this is going to be the P for my original country alt band and it will be heard regularly - loud and proud
BTW - Mets fan here too. Originally from Morris County NJ and I used to go to Shea all the time.
Lets Go Mets Go !
Thanks again for the info MetsMan - I always try to keep learning.
RBJ
BTW - are the Fullerton pick guards the same as ones on the original '62's? Or are they their own thing?
Fullerton pick guards are their own thing I believe. Theres a few big differences in the fullertons that make them unique.
Yes that would be leftover parts from the fullerton factory being used. Thats why some early coronas have fullerton contours because they are leftover from the fullerton factory. By around '87/'88 the deep contours were gone.
My original '57 had contours just like my fullerton. Every later '50s bass ive seen had the very deep contours like the fullertons so they were period correct at least for a '50s P Bass. I aggree with you about necks... My real '57 had a thinner nut width but was chunkier front to back with a very pronounced V shape profile. Best neck i ever played. Fullerton '57s are great necks too but nothing like the real thing.
I've played a few early Fullerton '57 that had a gorgeous thicker soft V neck profile. Both had raised A pole PUPs. Fantastic comfortable necks!
I agree the slim Fullerton profile is a bit thinner than most Pre CBS ones.
My '66 is very far from a baseball bat, it's actually quite slim front to back.
Thats interesting. I have yet to see one with what i consider a true V profile. I do have one fullerton neck on a parts bass from early '83 that may have a hint of a soft V but very subtle. Its definately chunkier than others. They must be pretty rare with the V profiles. Most of the ones ive owned had a flat C or D profile. One is like pancake flat and super wide. Reminds me of a '59 P Bass I played once. My original '57 had a very pronounced hard V up til around 7th or 8th fret you could feel the spine of the V then tapered off into a D. Also the width at the nut was about 1 and 11/16.
I did. I was probably seventeen at the time and had exceptionally poor judgment.Stevie signed it -- and you SOLD it?!
They were both 2 tone SB and the V was unmistakeable, as was the increased thickness. I can't remember if the width was narrower, though.
One I almost bought, at Capsule Music in Toronto, but I just couldn't get into that finish.
I already own more than one fullerton but if I found what you described I'd have to buy it. I'm not a big fan of sunburst myself but I'd buy it for the neck.
