NDB: 1961 Fender Precision

[Spectre Gunner]

Im really sorry to hear your story. Maybe there is a support group somewhere for people who share your problems with self control.

Seriously though, thats a lovely vintage P bass in every way. Its got a very classy yet still blue-collar look to it, kinda handsome and rugged at the same time.

Actually there is a support group for people afflicted with the “no self control” problem. Here’s a link. TalkBass.com

 

[since197three]

Awesome bass. The longer I look at it the more I appreciate the beauty. Enjoy.

 

[BobbyT]

Actually there is a support group for people afflicted with the “no self control” problem. Here’s a link. TalkBass.com

Support group? More like a bunch of enablers!

 

[Dynacord]

"They didn't put a sunburst on ash bodies." Now that is a very interesting factoid!

Only time I've seen sunburst on ash as far as pre-CBS basses was some of the mid-50s P basses. From '56 on sunbursts were pretty much always alder in that era.

 

[DavidBassista]

NBD = New Bass Day.

This a particularly freaking good example of an NBD
Edit: just realised you were referencing a typo in the thread title. Doh!

This wasn't a typo. NDB = New Dream Bass

 

[mikecd1]

Been the same since 71 so I wouldn't change a thing. That's a rare bird though I know the ash bodies were available early 60's this is the first one I've seen someone actually own. Enjoy and play in good health! Would love to hear some sound clips if you have the time as this is also a piece of history!

 

[Dynacord]

Been the same since 71 so I wouldn't change a thing. That's a rare bird though I know the ash bodies were available early 60's this is the first one I've seen someone actually own. Enjoy and play in good health! Would love to hear some sound clips if you have the time as this is also a piece of history!

They're really nice. I had an ash '59 P (maple neck) and a '63 Jazz. Very different from the heavier ash bodied ones from the 70's.

 

[OldFenderPlayer]

Great looking bass! I had a similar experience about four years ago with a 1967 Precision Bass. I wrote it up here. I paid $1,800 for my bass from an asking of $2,000. It's still my main bass and I haven't changed a thing other than new Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats. NBD 1967 Fender Precision Bass

 

[bgartist]

Awesome! That's my birth year bass I may never own.

 

[DavidBassista]

Great looking bass! I had a similar experience about four years ago with a 1967 Precision Bass. I wrote it up here. I paid $1,800 for my bass from an asking of $2,000. It's still my main bass and I haven't changed a thing other than new Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats. NBD 1967 Fender Precision Bass

Just read your thread. Very cool transition period bass. That pickup looks original to me.

 

[cnltb]

What a nice looking bass!
totally my kind of look!!

...apart from teh pickguard which I would store somewhere for in case I'd ever need to sell and obviously depending on whether there is trench going on between the compartment and pickup.

I like it as far as pickguzards fitting an certain bass are concerned, but generally prefer those without.

 

[Dynacord]

...apart from teh pickguard which I would store somewhere for in case I'd ever need to sell and obviously depending on whether there is trench going on between the compartment and pickup.

I like it as far as pickguzards fitting an certain bass are concerned, but generally prefer those without.

If ever doing this with an original celluloid/nitrate guard, make sure to screw it down to a board first otherwise they will continue to shrink and may be impossible to put back on without modification.

This is a really nice example of a period original guard with no apparent cracks, breaks or repairs.

 

[Pdaddy1978]

That is the very definition of bass porn.
I feel a little bit dirty.....

 

[Sam Dingle]

one for rounds one for flats. doesn't get better than that.

 

[SirMjac28]

Just stunning congrats and I would put that original guard up and get a replica

 

[cnltb]

If ever doing this with an original celluloid/nitrate guard, make sure to screw it down to a board first otherwise they will continue to shrink and may be impossible to put back on without modification.

This is a really nice example of a period original guard with no apparent cracks, breaks or repairs.

agreed on all points.

 

[DavidBassista]

Just stunning congrats and I would put that original guard up and get a replica

Thanks. But what's the point of having the original guard if it's not on a bass!!?

 

[Dynacord]

Thanks. But what's the point of having the original guard if it's not on a bass!!?

Especially as none look as good as the real thing. The Spitfires are better than the alternatives but just not the same as the real deal.

 

[SirMjac28]

Thanks. But what's the point of having the original guard if it's not on a bass!!?

Resale Sir my 78' had a perfect guard I bought a nice replacement for 20 bucks and put the original away.

 

[DavidBassista]

Resale Sir my 78' had a perfect guard I bought a nice replacement for 20 bucks and put the original away.

Resale!? YOLO!