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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Fender pre-CBS Club: pics mandatory!
- Thread starter Mastermold
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Nice!
My 64 Precision. Definitely wish this could talk and tell me its story. When I got the bass it was hard to tell how it had gotten into the condition it was in. No idea how playing a bass could gouge the body the way this one is gouged. The aluminum shielding behind the pickguard disintegrated into dust when I took the pickguard off. I changed the tuning keys, which seemed worn, but still have the old ones. Never had the plates for over the pickup and bridge or the case. Knobs were in terrible shape and were changed and I probably changed the pots, too... been 30 years and I can't remember. Neck was funky so I took out the frets. Pickup is original.
Main reason I bought this was I liked the way it looked and I had never owned a Fender bass. IMO Fenders look great all beat up, other basses not so much. I still can't play fretless very well so it doesn't get much use.
I'd be looking into a way to make it my #1 player.
Slowly I'd search out original replacement covers, vintage pots, and get a re-fret done.
Eventually these parts will become nearly impossible to find I'm sure.
Stunning looking bass though, I LOVE the white!!!!!
That's a beautiful bass! And you seem to have a gorgeous house as well.I am offering up more Pre CBS bass porn
I'm going to crash the party with an early '65 refin. Been together ten years.
Not original: tuners (?), pickguard(?), knobs (?), and bridge. Oh, and LPB. Honestly, not my favorite color.
Original: body, neck with clay dots, pickup, wiring harness, strap buttons (?)
Judging by these paint flecks, I believe the original finish was Dakota Red.
Neck looks great all the way up and all the way down. Patina is incredible.
And yeah, maybe I need to do something about that drying-out board.
Not original: tuners (?), pickguard(?), knobs (?), and bridge. Oh, and LPB. Honestly, not my favorite color.
Original: body, neck with clay dots, pickup, wiring harness, strap buttons (?)
Judging by these paint flecks, I believe the original finish was Dakota Red.
Neck looks great all the way up and all the way down. Patina is incredible.
And yeah, maybe I need to do something about that drying-out board.
I'm going to crash the party with an early '65 refin. Been together ten years.
Not original: tuners (?), pickguard(?), knobs (?), and bridge. Oh, and LPB. Honestly, not my favorite color.
Original: body, neck with clay dots, pickup, wiring harness, strap buttons (?)
Judging by these paint flecks, I believe the original finish was Dakota Red.
Neck looks great all the way up and all the way down. Patina is incredible.
And yeah, maybe I need to do something about that drying-out board.
I'm going to crash the party with an early '65 refin. Been together ten years.
Not original: tuners (?), pickguard(?), knobs (?), and bridge. Oh, and LPB. Honestly, not my favorite color.
Original: body, neck with clay dots, pickup, wiring harness, strap buttons (?)
Judging by these paint flecks, I believe the original finish was Dakota Red.
Neck looks great all the way up and all the way down. Patina is incredible.
And yeah, maybe I need to do something about that drying-out board.
Great looking bass! I would love to have a 65-67 with the original grey bottom pickup. They have a great distinctive tone IMO
