Fender pre-CBS Club: pics mandatory!

[ExaltBass]

The ‘59 is still in active duty.

 

[Jinobass1]

‘63Precision and ‘65 Jazz

 

[Jinobass1]

There's been a few pre-CBS Fender threads posting pics but seems no one's started a club for these yet--so I'm doing it. Post yer pics and get a number!

Here's my '64 P-bass to kick it off:

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She’s so clean,true beauty

 

[morrie louden]

I used to own this beauty. 63 sonic blue Jazz. Still miss her

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Now you're talkin'

 

[Energy]

Another 1956 P Bass, this time with an alder body. I used to own a 1956 ash body, swapped it for this one because I like the tone better.

 

[Mastermold]

Another 1956 P Bass, this time with an alder body. I used to own a 1956 ash body, swapped it for this one because I like the tone better.

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Nice! How different do they sound?

 

[Energy]

Nice! How different do they sound?

Not much. The dead spot in the usual place (5th to 7th fret G-string) is far less prominent on the bass with the alder body. That was the main reason for the swap. The ash body has more growl, the alder sounds a little fuller/warmer. I put a set of Dunlop flats on it, which makes it sound almost upright like. Prefect for my country/folk blues side project.

 

[Todd Larson]

Not much. The dead spot in the usual place (5th to 7th fret G-string) is far less prominent on the bass with the alder body. That was the main reason for the swap. The ash body has more growl, the alder sounds a little fuller/warmer. I put a set of Dunlop flats on it, which makes it sound almost upright like. Prefect for my country/folk blues side project.

Beautiful, just the right amount of mojo. Enjoy!

 

[TheDialog]

March 1962 Jazz Bass
Period correct, but non original guard.
On the hunt for a mint guard.

 

[Lucky Chuck]

March 1962 Jazz Bass
Period correct, but non original guard.
On the hunt for a mint guard.
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Dang, that's nice! How's it sound through the 'joey' (Ampeg fliptop)?

You got both of those just this week? My condolences for whoever died and left their fortune to you.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Dang, that's nice! How's it sound through the 'joey' (Ampeg fliptop)?

You got both of those just this week? My condolences for whoever died and left their fortune to you.

And an SB-12 too

 

[Mastermold]

March 1962 Jazz Bass
Period correct, but non original guard.
On the hunt for a mint guard.
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Rare matching headstock! Wow!

 

[shadven]

And an SB-12 too

One of my favorite amps. That’s the one I keep in my bedroom.

 

[Mastermold]

1964 and 1974

 

[Lucky Chuck]

1964 and 1974
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M-m-m-m-m-m-m.... Chocolate!

 

[Jinobass1]

Another 1956 P Bass, this time with an alder body. I used to own a 1956 ash body, swapped it for this one because I like the tone better.

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They Made Alder Body ‘56!!!????? Rare!

 

[Jinobass1]

She’s so clean,true beauty

Thanx

 

[basses55]

Just picked this up today….‘64/65 P, all original, Candy Apple. Incredible tone and feel. Paired with my ‘62 they make about a perfect pair! I’m really happy - I’be been looking around for a while for a great pre CBS P. I’m good.

 

[Mastermold]

Just picked this up today….‘64/65 P, all original, Candy Apple. Incredible tone and feel. Paired with my ‘62 they make about a perfect pair! I’m really happy - even looking around for a while for a great pre CBS P. I’m good.

Original finish CAR is a find! Congrats!

 

[DavidBassista]

Just picked this up today….‘64/65 P, all original, Candy Apple. Incredible tone and feel. Paired with my ‘62 they make about a perfect pair! I’m really happy - I’be been looking around for a while for a great pre CBS P. I’m good.

That looks amazing. Love the patina on that white guard. How does it sound/play compared to the 62?