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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

Thinking I might give this one a run.

johntheleftybassist wrote:Thinking I might give this one a run.

Do it.... Do it, John!!! And come visit me so I can play it.

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.

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.

I see no break-repair in that neck.

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.

Sly

That's clearly wood grain to my eyes.

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

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.

Which one?

Relisted with a BIN
http://cgi.ebay.com/1960-Fender-P-Bass- ... 2564bc1f18

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?

Must be the re-finish putting people off.

Or the lack of rich lefty musicians.

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?

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...

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


How difficult would it be to strip the layers off?

Good question. I don't know, myself.

Not sure if the daphne is Fender or aftermarket. Not sure if that affects the stripping process?

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.