Fender pre-CBS Club: pics mandatory!

[SJLee]

Let us know what you think.

 

[mikeswals]

I had them briefly before. I put them on my 69 J, but then sold the bass three weeks later.
I should have taken them off.

 

[shadven]

Hi,
just got hold of this Precision -64, neck dated Jan 64. Spaghetti logo. Pickup rewound recently. Neck and frets in very good condition.
Beautiful! My '63 looks like it was run-over by a truck.
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[bb5000]

Gorgeous. I Love the wide sunburst. I hate the ones with a narrow black stripe. Well, not hate, just prefer a nice blend like yours. Congrats.

Well, the previoous owner (and the one before that) states that it has been refinished at some point in time...no more details though..it is worn down to the wood at the back and I can’t see any remains of other paint around this area..

 

[Judge Nickels]

Hi,
just got hold of this Precision -64, neck dated Jan 64. Spaghetti logo. Pickup rewound recently. Neck and frets in very good condition.

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Gorgeous!

 

[Mastermold]

'64 P-bass siblings:

 

[Pbassmanca]

Hi,
just got hold of this Precision -64, neck dated Jan 64. Spaghetti logo. Pickup rewound recently. Neck and frets in very good condition.

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Wow, great score! Was any information passed on about the original winding wire whether plain enamel or heavy formvar? I know everyone claims to know what Fender was doing back then, but the proof I believe, is in the pudding.....

 

[ELG60]

 

[bb5000]

Wow, great score! Was any information passed on about the original winding wire whether plain enamel or heavy formvar? I know everyone claims to know what Fender was doing back then, but the proof I believe, is in the pudding.....

I'll guess I have to ask the previous owner for that information..I just know that the pickup was rewound by Lundgren pickups,
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[magnaton]

Was listing another guitar I have for sale and accidentally found a spot with great lighting to take photos. Geeked out and took a couple quick shots of my 1-58. Been a long time thread lurker and thought it was about time to share. Fair warning.. she's given *a lot* over the years

 

[Mastermold]

RAD!!!

 

[ExaltBass]

I decided to take a couple of quick pics of the ‘59 this morning.

 

[DavidBassista]

Is that a Spitfire guard? Looks awesome.

 

[ExaltBass]

Is that a Spitfire guard? Looks awesome.

Yessir! It sure is the right one for my Fiesta! It almost looks transparent down to the paint.

 

[Energy]

Was listing another guitar I have for sale and accidentally found a spot with great lighting to take photos. Geeked out and took a couple quick shots of my 1-58. Been a long time thread lurker and thought it was about time to share. Fair warning.. she's given *a lot* over the years


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Wow, that's drop dead gorgeous.
In the pics it looks like the action is extremely low.

 

[nerkoids]

Oh yeah. You've been right down this road. That's a beaut!




The decal is a must-do soon, as the old one was clearly stripped due to amateurness. But until I'm sure the neck can handle it, I'm a bit insecure about putting flats on (like the currently direlect GHS flats I've got sitting ready to go), and the chickenhead knobs...they're so obnoxious, I think I wanna hold on to them for a little while. I do want to get a fun, but accurate, re-finish done eventually, and when I do, I think that's when I'll switch back to correct knobs. The pickguard is warped everywhere, too, so that needs some love.




It's funny, I'm okay with storing carburetor cleaner in my place, and it's arguably a carcinogenic substance that should be banned, but paint remover is scary stuff. Still, maybe I can get a tiny amount somewhere and use it just to soak the saddles. I'm pretty sure all the leftover gunk is paint, so it'll be worth checking out.

Did you ever get a decal for this bass? I might be able to help, unless you decide to contact Fender.

 

[Mastermold]

Was listing another guitar I have for sale and accidentally found a spot with great lighting to take photos. Geeked out and took a couple quick shots of my 1-58. Been a long time thread lurker and thought it was about time to share. Fair warning.. she's given *a lot* over the years


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Really cool detail photos!

 

[Mastermold]

'64 P and CS '55 out to play--snapped a photo:

 

[SJLee]

Two beauty's!

 

[Judge Nickels]

Howdy, all! Thought I'd share a couple more recent pics of my '64. One solo shot and one with his siblings, a 1968 refin and a 1975.