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Pre CBS Fender Photo Thread

#221
So, here's some more...

No strap button...

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Neck restoration by Ben Lindsey, I cut the nut with the help and guidance of Jeffrey Joiner (Joinercape)

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Oh Yeah! Brazilian Rosewood!

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Ben's impeccable fretwork! No dates in early/mid '59

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'75 neck versus '59 - flat and wide! :)

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Headstock comparison (one of my favorites!)

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I have lots more...
 
#222
I put it up for sale on eBay but, from the questions I received, most of those potential buyers are looking for pre-CBS basses in the $2000-3000 range.

After posting my ad I sold a "real" road worn, natural finish 1966 P bass (May, 1966 neck) on Craigslist. This bass had some 1965 transition parts and non-original pickup and pots. It was also an Indian Rosewood neck instead of the Brazilian Rosewood of the 1963. After the 1966 went out the door I decided to keep the 1963.

It may have a poly finish since it is so white after nearly 13 years. I agree that to develop the natural patina it needs to be played and enjoyed but if it is poly it will always be just a little off. I'm just not a big fan of the Olympic White - especially if I can figure out the original finish.
 
#224
ExaltBass said:
So, here's some more...

No strap button...


Neck restoration by Ben Lindsey, I cut the nut with the help and guidance of Jeffrey Joiner (Joinercape)

Oh Yeah! Brazilian Rosewood!

Ben's impeccable fretwork! No dates in early/mid '59



'75 neck versus '59 - flat and wide! :)

Headstock comparison (one of my favorites!)

I have lots more...
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Don't be shy show em, that's the point of the thread, show off whatcha got.

I'd be happy If each person posted 75 of each bass in the thread, after a while it's a great resource for new buyers and people on the hunt.
 
#226
Bongokid said:
DID SOMEONE SAY PRE-CBS???
Unfortunately I was -23 when this bass came out, BUT.. I still got my hands on her. As if she had been waiting for me.. :D
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I was still Pre-puberty baby gravy in my fathers ahem uhhhhhhhhhh well let's just say mine is a 62 and I was born 17 years later...
I still feel like we were meant to be together though.
: )
 
#237
D Bopp said:
Aww come on guys! I just wanted to get a few laughs out of some of ya!
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And he would have had more - had it not been for you meddling kids and that dog......,
Muuaahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!

Well played sir, well played indeed, you will be watched a bit more closely from now on.
 

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