Legit '58 P Bass?

[StudioGC]

No neck pocket or heal stamp photos....but I'm intrigues because its nearby.....thoughts?
1958 Fender Precision Bass Vintage Guitar | in Warfield, Berkshire | Gumtree

 

[mindwell]

Hmm. Others will be along presently who know a lot more, but that could be what it claims to be.

 

[Killing Floor]

I voted no before I looked because it’s TB and you can’t get any 2 people to agree on a Fender.

It looks really good. But the price is concerning unless it’s early in an auction. Would easily sell for 3-4 times more. Waiting to see what experts say.

 

[StudioGC]

I voted no before I looked because it’s TB and you can’t get any 2 people to agree on a Fender.

It looks really good. But the price is concerning unless it’s early in an auction. Would easily sell for 3-4 times more. Waiting to see what experts say.

It's definitely not an auction as it's on Gumtree (similar to Craigslist). I looked on eBay, and don't see it.

 

[Ghastly]

It looks legit... I think, but way too cheap if it is authentic. Were they doing 3 tone bursts in '58? I thought that might have started in '59 and with the rosewood fingerboards? I didn't vote because I can't agree with either. I'd ask for more photos specific to the neck pocket and heel and double check on when they started 3 tone bursts.

 

[elgranluis]

If it’s nearby then by all means examine in person. Maybe take a friend that knows his vintage basses. From the pics I can say that at least the tuners and neck look legit. I need better pictures in order to give my opinion about the rest the bass.

anyway , any person that knows his vintage basses will know what to look for if he has the bass in his hands , so that’s my recommendation.

 

[ajkula66]

The price alone would give me a huge pause.

The seller could stroll into any reputable vintage shop in London - possibly other places as well - and walk away with more than his asking price.

My $0.02 only...

 

[StudioGC]

I've sent him a note and asked for a neck pocket/neck heal photo. Also said, I'd like to go see it as it's not too far away from me.

 

[elgranluis]

I've sent him a note and asked for a neck pocket/neck heal photo. Also said, I'd like to go see it as it's not too far away from me.

just go see the bass. Look at the neck pocket in person.

 

[stefanb]

I'd be running as fast as I could. That's a '58.

 

[two fingers]

Who is "Nell" and why did she sign it?

 

[StudioGC]

Who is "Nell" and why did she sign it?

Exactly! I figured someone here with more knowledge would say, Nell was the pickguard/scratch plate polisher installer!

 

[Bass4ThePublic]

Body is legit, has the fullerton hump. Neck and tuners are legit, they have the correct gear ratio. Buy now before someone else snatches it.

 

[tvbop]

Burst looks good. Rash is where back in the day they played up near the neck which shoved the body backwards. The overall vibe looks right, tuners etc but you can only know once its in ur hands. I'd even say the PU cover is the early flat type.....its adding up. If its not legit then it darn well should be.
It should also feel light in weight and woody sounding plugged in. Would love to try it.

 

[Siggy]

All those pictures, the neck plate removed but no pocket/neck heel photos.

 

[punchdrunk]

I’d definitely be over there already.

 

[AndyPanda]

I would have gone to see it before I posted the link to the internet If I lived nearby I'd be racing to get there before you do.

 

[lowendblues]

Shouldn't it have a "Hootnanny" strap button on the back of the headstock?

 

[Bass4ThePublic]

Shouldn't it have a "Hootnanny" strap button on the back of the headstock?

58’s didnt have em. They first appeared in 1960/61 iirc.

 

[lowendblues]

Noted.