Looking at this 64. Worried that it might be refinished. Seller doesn't want to pop the neck so won't be able to see that way. Does the finish look right for u guys?
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Legit 1964 or Refinish
- Thread starter Farfetched
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Seller who doesn't want to take off the neck would be a red flag to me, then again I'm not very trusting.
If the guy is trying to sell a collectible piece, he has to provide some proof. Neck pocket, neck end, pots - the whole sheebang. Lacking that, I say *pass*.
And while that bass *appears* correct to me, it's too thrashed for my tastes.
I would be concerned if buyer does not remove neck. If not some kind of certification from a credible vintage expert (Gruhn).
As for the looks, that thing looks legit to me. Incredible re-finish if that is the case. Very realistic. Pickguard looks right as does the fretboard. The bridge and pickup covers do look new but they may have sat in the case for its lifetime. A pricey item I am sure so If it were me, I would like to be sure it was original. Looks very convincing though.
As for the looks, that thing looks legit to me. Incredible re-finish if that is the case. Very realistic. Pickguard looks right as does the fretboard. The bridge and pickup covers do look new but they may have sat in the case for its lifetime. A pricey item I am sure so If it were me, I would like to be sure it was original. Looks very convincing though.
godofthunder59
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If the seller won't remove the neck I'd pass unless the seller has a good return policy. Looks legit though.
If the seller is asking the going rate for a pre-CBS bass, then he HAS to remove the neck. That's too much money to risk.
Though the photos aren't very good, the bass seems ok. I question the wear pattern on the back of the neck, but then again, the photo is too dark to be conclusive.
Though the photos aren't very good, the bass seems ok. I question the wear pattern on the back of the neck, but then again, the photo is too dark to be conclusive.
DiabolusInMusic
Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism
I actually bought this exact bass and have it at home now. It checks out, it's 100% original.
For the record, he was ok with someone taking it apart after the sale & offered a full refund if it didn't check out. he just didn't want people taking his bass apart, as it hasn't been taken apart in a very, very long time.
By the way the bass is incredible, it's a gem.
For the record, he was ok with someone taking it apart after the sale & offered a full refund if it didn't check out. he just didn't want people taking his bass apart, as it hasn't been taken apart in a very, very long time.
By the way the bass is incredible, it's a gem.
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IMO that bass has some of the best wear I have ever seen. Hopefully it plays as nice as it looks.
....uhh...could we all see the neck date stamp now.....
IMO that bass has some of the best wear I have ever seen. Hopefully it plays as nice as it looks.
Oh, and by the way, here's after I got it home:
By the way, the seller was a nice guy & really cared about the bass.
By the way, the seller was a nice guy & really cared about the bass.
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....uhh...could we all see the neck date stamp now.....
IMO that bass has some of the best wear I have ever seen. Hopefully it plays as nice as it looks.
Just posted pics. Yes, it's a really, really good playing bass. There's a reason it's so worn - it's an amazing bass that has been played & played & played. It is pretty close to needing a fretjob, though... which is why I'm keeping flats on it for now.
DiabolusInMusic
Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism
Jesus, God almighty. It should be mandatory that if someone tries a refin on that, they need to automatically be stoned with huge boulders, and then drug to the gallows. She is a beauty, for sure. Nice acquisition, sir.
Whelp. Looks like I waited too long. Probably would've tried harder if it wasn't on the island. Congrats mactac. Looks like a beaut.
No one suggested that the bass be refinished. The OP was wondering whether the finish was a relic job.
Well thank you. And I agree.
I did have to sell my Pino Palladino bass and a Warwick Thumb to buy this though, so it wasn't a painless acquisition, that's for sure.
