Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Fender pre-CBS Club: pics mandatory!
- Thread starter Mastermold
- Start date
Appears from the photos that it could be original hardware, but I don’t know how close the reissue hardware is to the shape and metal used on the original. When I compared the original covers on my 64 Precision with the reissues they were very similar.
Same machines/molds making the reissue parts as the old ones I thought?
The pitting sure looks authentic.
Old chrome and modern chrome have differnt hues (blue-ish vs yellow-ish). Usually sit them side by side and its obvious. But the old chrome could go well into early 80s.
The last time I looked was almost 20 years ago. I studied the covers from my 69 Jazz to a Fullerton reissue I also had; every stretch mark from the stamp dies was identical.
Because I like to buy old parts if I see it, I recently picked up a set of Jazz covers that a seller thought was vintage. Nope; the metal is way thinner, and the chrome hue is way off. So at least the modern reissue ones are different now.
Old chrome and modern chrome have differnt hues (blue-ish vs yellow-ish). Usually sit them side by side and its obvious. But the old chrome could go well into early 80s.
The last time I looked was almost 20 years ago. I studied the covers from my 69 Jazz to a Fullerton reissue I also had; every stretch mark from the stamp dies was identical.
Because I like to buy old parts if I see it, I recently picked up a set of Jazz covers that a seller thought was vintage. Nope; the metal is way thinner, and the chrome hue is way off. So at least the modern reissue ones are different now.
Last edited:
I was under the same impression - I either read it, or maybe it was a factory tour youtube video (perhaps custom shop)?
I just played my 1960 and realized I wanted some compression.Well maybe I could ask for something better… those who use pre cbs P basses and flats, what experience do you have with aguilar compressors? My Seymour Duncan Studio bass has been my go to for the past 6 or so years and Im wondering if an aguilar would be an improvement.
Thanks,
Bass4
My "good" compressors weren't around (FEA and Doc Lloyd) so grabbed my Duncan SB and it sounded great!
I ended up keeping my sd comp. It just sounds so great with an old P! Not too shabby with an old J too
Happy thanksgiving to all my fellow pre cbs fender fans! Running through some ccr and motown this morning with the 60 P before I head out to celebrate with family.
I'm Canadian and love celebrating us thanksgiving. Football, turkey, Christmas lights and band practice. Thanksgiving #2.
What is that Jazz Bass?! That finish is spectacular, loos like one of the surfburst finishes of the day. Love it.
Custom shop 1960 surf burst. Nice and versatile with a slim neck.
Dec 1952 friend. Start collecting a pension in two weeks.
If it was just 2 months later, February ‘53, it would be my birth month/year bass, congrats !
I get a such a clear and nice tone from my 60 P. One would think given the abundance of records from the 60's and 70's that these old P's are muddy and distorted sounding. I find that when I put my 60 into my tone hammer and a comp pedal, I get a nice tone that has a good fundamental low end with enough top end that's actually pretty bright considering it's 63 years old.
Here's ole gravyburst!
Here's ole gravyburst!
Is that an off-menu color? I don't recall having seen it as an option from the Custom Shop.
Its some kind of burst. I think it said the gold is firemist gold sparkle and the blue is something like lake placid sparkle. I’ll have to grab the spec sheet
Thanks, much appreciated...I'm interested in ordering that color! Is it a masterbuilt or team built bass?
