1960 Fender P-Bass

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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Frenchy-Lefty wrote:Back to this 1960 P-Bass, I'd say it is not ridiculously priced, the seller knows the lefty equation: yes it is super rare but lefties ready to shell out that kind of money for a collector are equally rare. It keeps the price of a vintage lefty in check. He is not one of those 20k+ dreamers. If I had the dough, I would possibly go for it.
oh you mean like this :?:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1960-Left-H ... 53e7e0ddb7
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Thinking I might give this one a run.
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johntheleftybassist wrote:Thinking I might give this one a run.
Do it.... Do it, John!!! And come visit me so I can play it. :mrgreen:
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Guys I'm trying but the deal would involve alot of variables including borrowing money,trading and selling other gear.I will give it my best shot.I've always wanted a pre CBS Fender so I will do ANYTHING I can to score this.I've had alot of great basses in my possesion but not one like this.I believe James Jamersons sunburst P was a 1960 and living here in Detroit that would mean alot to me.
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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It didn't sell but looking at the pics, it looks like the heel of the headstock has been repaired. That neck imo has been broken before.
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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I see no break-repair in that neck.
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JOE UMAN wrote:I see no break-repair in that neck.
If you look closely, you can see a line that go to the heel and to the side which to me looks like a laminated repair. It could be wood grain but I'm not sure it would go like that. I might be wrong but may be not. I've send the pics to my luthier to validate this.

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That's clearly wood grain to my eyes.
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JOE UMAN wrote:That's clearly wood grain to my eyes.
You are probably right. I was looking at the pics 2 mins before it ended and i was trying to find a reason NOT to bid on it ;-)
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Someone must be close to getting this cause the line of communication I've had with him has gone cold.Good luck to whoever is making a run.
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Which one?
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Relisted again at just below $7K.

I'm getting intruiged by this one. I might actually try to get down there to play it. Anyone else chasing this one? Anyone play it?
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Must be the re-finish putting people off.
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Or the lack of rich lefty musicians.
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Hmmm, is it worth buying and refinishing? (or stripping). That is the quesiton. For me.

How much is a 1960's lefty Precision "worth." Anyone got a Kelley Blue Book? :D

The ONLY way I can answer that question is to get it in my hands and play it. But still, that's a lotta coin for one bass. Hmmm...
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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It's worth whatever you're willing to pay for it.


How difficult would it be to strip the layers off?
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Good question. I don't know, myself.

Not sure if the daphne is Fender or aftermarket. Not sure if that affects the stripping process?
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Re: 1960 Fender P-Bass

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Geoff,

Maybe you can ask this question to the owner of Guitar Showcase. I was told he was one of the largest guitar collector in the US and an authority on vinatge instruments.
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