Why Phil Lynott?

[MingusBass]

When I saw the price, I expected it to be signed by Phil Lynott. (or at least played by him once)

Do other Fender (not Squier) sig basses go for this kinda scratch?

Heck, even Gene Simmons "plays" the bass (and signs it?) before selling it for 12K.


T$

Dude's been dead for a very long time, well before anyone at Fender dreamed up making a custom shop bass for him.

 

[MingusBass]

I'm still waiting for the Jesus of Nazareth Custom Shop Jazz Bass, the ultimate cash grab. Complete with John 3:16 engraved pickguard and WWJD on the back of the headstock.

 

[Dlew919]

He played bass on this legendary record:

He also sang the part of the preacher.

 

[djaxup]

He also sang the part of the preacher.

cool, thanks for sharing that!

 

[jutty17]

As far as kick a$$ bassist-frontmen go, Phil is up there with Geddy and Lemmy. Thin Lizzy is pure rock goodness. If you've never had the chance to check them out, you really should. But if I'm paying $12.5 for a bass, it's not going to be a Fender no matter who played it.

 

[Dlew919]

I'm still waiting for the Jesus of Nazareth Custom Shop Jazz Bass, the ultimate cash grab. Complete with John 3:16 engraved pickguard and WWJD on the back of the headstock.

Unfortunately it breaks. But don’t worry. It’s returned fixed in three days.

 

[MingusBass]

Unfortunately it breaks. But don’t worry. It’s returned fixed in three days.

The case candy would have to be next level....maybe even Heavenly! Shroud of Turin guitar strap included.

 

[lug]

Who was Phil? Phil was just a cowboy, lonesome on the range.........

 

[OnTheDownLow]

I'm still waiting for the Jesus of Nazareth Custom Shop Jazz Bass, the ultimate cash grab. Complete with John 3:16 engraved pickguard and WWJD on the back of the headstock.

That bass is a hit at the bar, anyone who is drinking water better watch their cup after that bass comes out on stage.

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

The case candy would have to be next level....maybe even Heavenly! Shroud of Turin guitar strap included.

“But wait, THERE’S MYRRH!”

 

[ebo]

When I saw the price, I expected it to be signed by Phil Lynott. (or at least played by him once)

Do other Fender (not Squier) sig basses go for this kinda scratch?

Heck, even Gene Simmons "plays" the bass (and signs it?) before selling it for 12K.


T$

This was my thought as well. If he actually played it for any length of time what would it be worth? I’m thinking of the $300,000 ZZ Top bass that just sold.

 

[groovaholic]

I'm still waiting for the Jesus of Nazareth Custom Shop Jazz Bass, the ultimate cash grab. Complete with John 3:16 engraved pickguard and WWJD on the back of the headstock.

There was a guitar like that on the Metalocalypse cartoon; it was made from the wood of the cross, with an INRI inlay…and probably cost less than $12,500

 

[Ostie]

Maybe if Phil had actually touched that bass, I could justify it….

 

[Gluvhand]

Here’s the original.

 

[Rib 13]

Still waiting for Fender to do a Roy Wood Jazz bass (the custom one he used in the Move and ELO):

View attachment 5280598

For Phil Lyott content (edit: just noticed that it's Bev Bevans of the Move/ELO on drums):

I thought Richard Tandy played the red Fender Jazz? (before they moved him to keyboards)

 

[mindwell]

If I was stupid rich, yeah I would. I'd easily spend that much on a contemporary painting, and this would be just as great to have hanging on a wall, a centerpiece for my gentleman's cabinet of curiosities.

 

[TN WOODMAN]

Those are definitely not cheap sunglasses.

 

[Grinderman]

Who was Phil? Phil was just a cowboy, lonesome on the range.........

So you mean he was a wild one?

 

[Grinderman]

View attachment 5280670Here’s the original.

I'd bet we could properly put together one just like it modding another made at Fender the same year for a lot less than FCS's Phil price of $12.50. Put your choice between Roto 66 or Roto 77s on it.

Typically, for what's asked for '70s Fender P basses these days, I see new FCS options as the better value; however, in this exceptional case that's all flipped onto its head.

 

[Gunga Din]

I remember when this came out. Dunno how many were on the run, But £12K For a bass, a stencilled flight case, and the case candy? Ten Grand more than the Steve Harris model? I really don't get the Fender rationale behind that bass. And that's coming from a Philo/Lizzy fan.