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Pre CBS Fender Precision
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:08 pm
by marc61
Anyone got a line on one at a reasonable price?
I'll take a sunburst but, would love white. Anything but natural.
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:40 pm
by sloop_john_b
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.
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:54 pm
by marc61
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.
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:08 pm
by sloop_john_b
I've played this bass a bunch of times, it's definitley the real deal.
You live in the NYC area?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:22 pm
by mgauction
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!
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:00 pm
by marc61
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
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:21 pm
by rictified
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
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:19 am
by marc61
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)
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:33 am
by marc61
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
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:28 am
by mgauction
Marc - I know Scott pretty darn well. He's a nice guy. He pays high. What price arwe you looking at? I can ask.
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:42 am
by marc61
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!
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:50 am
by mgauction
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.
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:15 am
by mgauction
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!
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:06 am
by marc61
Thanks Mike... Yours looks sweet!
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:38 pm
by marc61
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.