Pre-CBS Fender Basses.. Let's See Em

[Arild]

1965 all original L-series
(ES stamp)

 

[Arild]

Like!!!

 

[BassAgent]

I want a Pre-EB Stingray. Now I know for sure. That is séxy.

 

[OOTB68]

Her is my '59 P. God, I just love this bass ! What a great thread this is BTW.

 

[SJLee]

This thread needs a round of applause.

 

[gurensan]

1964

I love those clay dots.

 

[KPO2000]

Here's my '64 Jazz that was stripped and stained long ago. I haven't been able to bring myself to refinish her...instead maybe getting her coated with some clear nitro. Who on the East Coast could do a decent job?

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

It just keeps getting better and better!

 

[bassingeorge]

Here's my '64 Jazz that was stripped and stained long ago. I haven't been able to bring myself to refinish her...instead maybe getting her coated with some clear nitro. Who on the East Coast could do a decent job?

I love hippie refinishes!

 

[Pimmsley]

I might be in the minority here, but I love the look of old stripped Fenders, especially when the alder looks as amber and sweet as yours. It'd be different if the wood were poorly matched but in this case I vote to keep it as is.

thanks... well the more I look at it and the pictures of it I must say I'm pretty smitten with it all over again, as is... that 70's decal buggs the hell out of me, but at least it's real...
The other thing that makes this current finish special is I remember dad taking me to collect it from the restoration guy when I was about 7, so that stripped and nitro'd finish has good memories tied in...
plus if the 'bass of doom' can get a non-original make over and retain it's appeal then I'm cool...

Pimmsley, if you are interested in getting the bass refinished go and see Darren and Ben at Guitar Emporium in Albert Park. Ben does fantastic nitro refinishes and also does very accurate and realistic relics if you're into that. I have seen his work on a few basses including a killer refin Fiesta Red '68 P... Enjoy the bass.

Thanks bloke, great helpful info, I was hoping some Aussie on TB could help... I will check these guys out see about a quote, see what kind of $$$ I would be looking at if the urge becomes a full blown obsession... ha ha...

Thanks guys !!! (non gender specific)

 

[lowjoe1]

Here's my '59. At least that's what I call it. Body date is 12/58, neck is 2/59 as I recall. Had to be one of the last 2 tone burst/ gold anodized guards made.

 

[lowjoe1]

More...

 

[lowjoe1]

And more...

 

[lowjoe1]

And more... Instagram style.

 

[Jwood]

Very nice!

 

[Tonegasm]

I've wanted to be a part of this club forever. Now I finally can. My 1964 Olympic White Precision Bass:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/nobd-1963-64-olympic-white-precision-bass-962182/

 

[lowjoe1]

I've wanted to be a part of this club forever. Now I finally can. My 1964 Olympic White Precision Bass:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/nobd-1963-64-olympic-white-precision-bass-962182/

Beautiful.

 

[cavedude]

1965 ice blue metallic.

 

[Beano_z]

1965 ice blue metallic.View attachment 322863

Did the clear coat wear off on the whole upper part?

 

[Beano_z]

Here's my '59. At least that's what I call it. Body date is 12/58, neck is 2/59 as I recall. Had to be one of the last 2 tone burst/ gold anodized guards made. Next time I take it apart I might send pics and get you guy's opinion on the body.

Please do, love to see those.

This is such a nice one, wouldn't mind seeming some more high quality pictures though, showing off teh checking and the wear from years of