Pre CBS Fender Precision

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:08 pm

Anyone got a line on one at a reasonable price?

I'll take a sunburst but, would love white. Anything but natural.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:40 pm

I believe Mandolin Bros. here on Staten Island has a '66 in Olympic White, Tortoise guard. Pretty mint, I recall. Close but no cigar, eh? http://www.mandoweb.com
, call the store, they don't list all the inventory on the site.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:54 pm

Really nice bass. If it was a 64, even for more I would grab it.Still interesting. I'll have to take a ride over there after the weekend.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:08 pm

I've played this bass a bunch of times, it's definitley the real deal.

You live in the NYC area?

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:22 pm

Marc - I have had a 64 P bass and they are fabulous in every way. Take a sunburst -- you'll have to sell your spleen for a custom color!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:00 pm

John, I'm up in Westchester but, a ride to SI is not out of the question.

Mike - a sunburst 64 is fine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-1964-P-BASS-ALL-ORIGINAL-W-ORIG-CASE_W0QQitemZ7345161727QQcategoryZ64401QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This one is a 65 with an L serial number. Some still consider these to be pre-CBS. I like this bass

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:21 pm

It's probably real but for some reason the sunburst looks more like a 70's finish to me.

I almost bought a 65 with an A neck with original ashtrays with the old dried up foam and everything, played great and sounded great, definitely had some honest wear on it, I went out to think about and called a few hours later, gone. $2500.00, what an idiot. I don't like the C necks and most of the pre CBS P basses have them.

Here you go Marc:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Greg-Lakes-1962-Fie ... dZViewItem

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:19 am

I saw that. Greg Lake's a fine bass player but, I still wouldn't over pay to own one of his refins.

Guitar Crazy down under has a 63 for around $8399. Seems a bit high as I can get a 61(which is what I really want) at CME for $8K (more than I want to spend)

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:33 am

Just curious if anyone on here has delt with Chicago Music Exchange. I'm trying to talk myself into that 61 if he's negotiable on price.

http://chicagomusicexchange.com/store_detail2.cfm?groupingid=932&categoryid=50

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:28 am

Marc - I know Scott pretty darn well. He's a nice guy. He pays high. What price arwe you looking at? I can ask.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:42 am

I think high book on it is $6500. That's what I was thinking. I wouldn't lose it over a couple hundred though. First thing I need to know if it's all original, sound and playability, case info and any history.

Any help is appreciated Mike. Thanks!

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:50 am

I'll get in touch with him, Marc! Let's see what he'll do. I love my '61 Precision! It's near the top of my favorites.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:15 am

Marc - Call his store on Tuesday. He called me from his vacation. I think you will be able to work out something with him. Good luck! Looks like a nice bass!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:06 am

Thanks Mike... Yours looks sweet!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:38 pm

Mike, my personal thanks. I spoke with Scott and he worked something out that was VERY fair. I should have the bass early next week. It pays to have friends on these boards.