NBD 1958 Fender Precision

[El8ed]

FedEX just dropped off this beauty and my jaw dropped when I first saw her and picked her up. Refinished, re-fretted 15 years ago, replaced pick-up is a SD vintage, but everything else is original (including the chrome covers in the case pocket). Was since stored in a collector’s climate controlled storage. I am the first one to play her since re-birth. She sings and growls and barks … I’m in love! My first Precision bass.

 

[Crusher47]

Congrats!

 

[P. Aaron]

That's real nice! Congrats.

 

[Old Fart]

The refinish was done correctly. Congrats.

 

[PrairieThunder13]

Wow - that's nice! The resto really makes that thing look like a time capsule, and i'm sure with that level of attention, it has to be a great player. Very cool!

I'll also say i love the alembics. That very dark-topped series sitting behind the jazz looks right up my alley. Narrower string spacing?

Also cool to see a couple manouche guitars!

That's a very nice selection of instruments. Congratulations

 

[SB300]

Beautiful! The others guitars and basses seem to be standing in full attention and admiration!

 

[bassist4dalord]

THAT’S your first P-Bass?? Wow. Good luck ever finding one better! Congratulations and enjoy it!

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

FedEX just dropped off this beauty and my jaw dropped when I first saw her and picked her up. Refinished, re-fretted 15 years ago, replaced pick-up is a SD vintage, but everything else is original (including the chrome covers in the case pocket). Was since stored in a collector’s climate controlled storage. I am the first one to play her since re-birth. She sings and growls and barks … I’m in love! My first Precision bass. View attachment 4572453View attachment 4572454 View attachment 4572456View attachment 4572457 View attachment 4572455

What a beauty!!! Congratulations, and enjoy!!!!

P.S. Killer collection you have there!
Especially the Alembics!!!

 

[Ric Vice]

Great looking bass, they play like a dream and have an especially nice neck profile and radius. They have a tone quality that’s unique to the 57-59 basses. I think it comes partly from the frets inlayed directly into top surface of the neck, without a fingerboard combined with the way pickups were made in the 50’s. Welcome to the club.

 

[Mastermold]

Great first P-bass! You won’t need another! Congrats!

 

[jd56hawk]

FedEX just dropped off this beauty and my jaw dropped when I first saw her and picked her up. Refinished, re-fretted 15 years ago, replaced pick-up is a SD vintage, but everything else is original (including the chrome covers in the case pocket). Was since stored in a collector’s climate controlled storage. I am the first one to play her since re-birth. She sings and growls and barks … I’m in love! My first Precision bass. View attachment 4572453View attachment 4572454 View attachment 4572456View attachment 4572457 View attachment 4572455

It's going to be hard to play, right?

 

[El8ed]

Thanks so much guys! I feel very blessed to have this eclectic selection of fine instruments at my disposal.

 

[El8ed]

I'll also say i love the alembics. That very dark-topped series sitting behind the jazz looks right up my alley. Narrower string spacing?

Yes indeed very narrow string spacing. The neck only tapers from 1.5” at the nut to 2” at the 24th fret. Poses its unique set of challenges with some techniques, but undeniable advantages for others.

 

[PrairieThunder13]

Yes indeed very narrow string spacing. The neck only tapers from 1.5” at the nut to 2” at the 24th fret. Poses its unique set of challenges with some techniques, but undeniable advantages for others.

Very nice.

 

[J-Bass RMR]

Amazing.
Nice refinish!

Welcome to the club

I hope to join someday!

 

[El8ed]

7.9 lb and resonating like a purring kitten ;-) I find myself playing Reggae grooves just to feel her move under my hands.

 

[jimmydean]

The 58 bass is nice and the others but come on man ......tell us more about the Zebra .

 

[Adam Wright]

That’s awesome but I’m REALLY interested in those gypsy jazz boxes you have. Tell me about those!

 

[El8ed]

That’s awesome but I’m REALLY interested in those gypsy jazz boxes you have. Tell me about those!

The left one is an ALD LaBrune, top model of the famed French luthiers Gerald Alonso and Fabian Le Dosseur—cedar top, maple neck, and stunning Macassar ebony back and sides. That one is actually now for sale. The one on the right is a 1940’s Busato Selmer model made from bird’s eye maple with spruce top. Both are fantastic guitars with very unique voices.

 

[Admiral Akbar]

Beautiful bass, congratulations. And a lovely collection in display as well.