NBD!! My dream bass, 1968 Telecaster

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by lowjoe1, Apr 12, 2012.

  1. lowjoe1

    lowjoe1

    Feb 3, 2011
    tennessee
    I splurged big time and bought myself a 40th B'day present. I've always wanted a vintage SCPB, and this tele came available Tuesday, just in time for my 40th! I'm prone to trade basses often, but this one is definitely a keeper. It's all original except for the pickguard, and is just what I wanted, down to the lollipops. It's in great shape, like it's been under a bed for several years. I'm very thankful that it came my way. Please ignore the bad pics. And my feet.:eek:
     

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  2. JdoubleH

    JdoubleH Supporting Member

    Jul 10, 2008
    Ellerslie, Georgia
    Sweeeeeeeeet!

    Edit: the bass, not your feet (just so we're clear).
     
  3. lowjoe1

    lowjoe1

    Feb 3, 2011
    tennessee
    Thanks!
     
  4. Unprofessional

    Unprofessional

    Mar 5, 2012
    Nice catch!
     
  5. jumbodbassman

    jumbodbassman

    Dec 28, 2009
    Stuck in traffic -NY & CT
    Born Again Tubey
    really sweet toes too
     
  6. the wako kid

    the wako kid

    May 11, 2011
    Denver,CO
    looks like a score to me.congrats man.
     
  7. lowjoe1

    lowjoe1

    Feb 3, 2011
    tennessee
    Thanks for all the kind comments. One time playing on it and it was all over. The sound and the neck I've been looking for. Think I'm gonna try GHS pressurewounds on it since it's single coil. Love flats on my split coil P but never have liked them on my Jazz that I traded for this bass.
     
  8. StevieMac

    StevieMac

    Mar 17, 2005
    Vancouver, BC
    Super nice. Congrats!
     
  9. nagarjuna

    nagarjuna

    Dec 10, 2006
    The Gunks, NY
    Ahhhh.... my first bass. Wish I hadn't destroyed it with a pair of pliers. (home-done fret job by a friend). It was not as clean as yours. A beautiful piece of history you got there. Leave her alone and just play her! ; )
     
  10. lowjoe1

    lowjoe1

    Feb 3, 2011
    tennessee
    I've already been asked, "you gonna rehearse/gig with that?" The answer-"absolutely!" This baby's been under the bed for enough years. She wants to be PLAYED!:bassist: