NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
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NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Picked up this 1975 P-Bass today. Tons of honest wear. Nice finish checking. I pulled the pickguard off and the finish is much more brighter White. This bass was loved. Everything is original with exception the the pickguard and the wiring harness. I actually found an original pickguard on Reverb for a decent price. The nut needs to be replaced. Can’t wait to get it setup!
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
WoW!! congrats! It looks like it's got some stories to tell
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Awesome! Does it live up to the 70's Fender reputation of being a boat anchor?
Not that that's a bad thing. I actually prefer the sustain that a heavier bass gives.
Not that that's a bad thing. I actually prefer the sustain that a heavier bass gives.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Yeah, it’s not light. 10lb’s. Not the worst I have seen, but not the best either.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Interesting. Mine's a '71 and it's super light, around 8lbs 6 oz. Same finish.
Love these earlier CBS Precisions
Love these earlier CBS Precisions
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Reminds me of my grandad's (76-78, I can't remember). Suuuuuper heavy, ugly finish, huge neck pocket, but sounds better than any other bass.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Sweet. Amazing how dark that headstock got.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
I have seen it on others before. I’m guessing it’s from years and years cigarette smoke reacting with the lacquer? I mean this thing darkened and yellowed substantially. The finish under the pickguard is significantly lighter.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Haha. Thanks. I am really loving the way it looks. About 15 years ago I had a ‘78 in sunburst that was wearing nicely. Nowhere near the checking that this one has though. There is an ever so faint smell of smoke but it also has a smell of old guitar case which I have to admit, is not unpleasant by any means.countertext wrote: ↑Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:33 am
That’s ugly-beautiful. I hope it doesn’t stink!
Will it be getting a white pickguard?
No, I think I’m going to stick with a black pickguard. If I do go white it will be this one.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Welcome to the '75 P-bass club! I've got one as well, and it's going to my grave with me. Curious about your tuners. Mine are like nickle or something. They aren't chrome, like ever other tuning machine I've had on any guitar ever. Are yours like that too?
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Yeah, mine appear to be nickel as well. As a matter of fact, I kind of though most hardware on fender basses were nickel up to the early 80’s? I could be wrong, but I’m sure my ‘72 Jazz and my ‘78 P were all nickel as well.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
I honestly don't the answer about the tuners. I've never been able to get it sorted, although I suppose I could run it up the flag pole over at Talkbass, in between the endless debates of P Bass Vs. Jazz, and why Fender sucks.
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Re: NBD - Picked up a ‘75 P-Bass with tons of Mojo
Haha! Seriously. Too many days getting sucked into a forum wormhole only to realize most people are just over-opinionated pricks/experts on everything.