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Dave W
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Got time to breathe, got time for music
Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #30 on:
August 11, 2009, 08:07:42 AM »
$129 for a 77 p/g?
I wouldn't even consider it. I'd get someone like
Chandler
to make a replacement or take my chances with a current OEM replacement.
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ilan
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #31 on:
August 11, 2009, 11:42:42 AM »
Bass parts resource have nice 70's hole pattern P bass pickguards (post '73, with the thumb rest on the bass side) for $30. That's what I use for restoration projects. The holes line up very well except for the two pickup cover screw holes. But you can still install the cover.
http://www.basspartsresource.com/bpickguard_pre70.htm
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The guy who bought the same bass twice — first in 1977 and again in 2023
hollowbody
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Been working in the Kremlin with a two headed dog.
Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #32 on:
August 11, 2009, 07:40:08 PM »
I bought a current Fender pickguard for my 74/75 Precision. I had to drill a few extra holes but overall it lined up reasonably well. The only thing I don't like about it is the cutaway for the truss adjustment. I thought that gouging out the pickguard yourself to make adjustments on the fly was a major part of attaining mojo...
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Denis
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #33 on:
August 14, 2009, 06:58:55 PM »
Here it is so far! I'm happy! Next up, Harry's Guitar Shop for a set up, electronics check, etc.
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Dave W
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #34 on:
August 14, 2009, 08:50:05 PM »
That looks much better!
What pickguard did you get?
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Highlander
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #35 on:
August 15, 2009, 01:47:27 AM »
Wow... what a diference a little effort can make... A*
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The random mind of a Silver Surfer...
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Pilgrim
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #36 on:
August 15, 2009, 05:11:41 PM »
When you play that P through the Sunn head and a 2x12 or 2x15 cab, I predict you will be a happy man. Just practice saying "peace, love, weed"....and " Like, wow, man!"...they come with the period.
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godofthunder
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Keep On Rock'n !
Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #37 on:
August 16, 2009, 12:09:56 PM »
Looks killer !
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Highlander
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #38 on:
August 16, 2009, 12:15:34 PM »
All that bare wood crying out for a refin....
Yeah, I know, I'm a heathen...
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The random mind of a Silver Surfer...
If research was easy, it wouldn't need doing...
Staring at that event horizon is a dirty job, but someone has to do it; something's going to come back out of it one day...
Dave W
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Got time to breathe, got time for music
Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #39 on:
August 16, 2009, 09:15:05 PM »
Ken, he's going to refin, it just won't look like one of yours.
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ilan
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #40 on:
August 17, 2009, 04:04:35 AM »
Between stripped and refin'ed, I'd go with stripped. Tinted clearcoat and you're done.
Awesome deal BTW.
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The guy who bought the same bass twice — first in 1977 and again in 2023
nofi
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #41 on:
August 17, 2009, 06:21:32 AM »
on this bass i would prefer no refin. i like the worked hard look.
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Highlander
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #42 on:
August 17, 2009, 08:04:05 AM »
Dave (and Denis)... I'd be quite disturbed if there was anyone else as disturbed as moi, here...
Mind you, quite seriously Denis, I think that natural look is quite...
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The random mind of a Silver Surfer...
If research was easy, it wouldn't need doing...
Staring at that event horizon is a dirty job, but someone has to do it; something's going to come back out of it one day...
Dave W
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Got time to breathe, got time for music
Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #43 on:
August 17, 2009, 08:14:45 AM »
I don't mean that he needs to color it, I think he's planning on keeping it natural. But bare wood? No, it needs at least the protection of a clear finish.
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Highlander
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Re: '73 Fender Precision on CL
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Reply #44 on:
August 17, 2009, 08:19:44 AM »
DYNO-ROD ORANGE...!!!!!
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The random mind of a Silver Surfer...
If research was easy, it wouldn't need doing...
Staring at that event horizon is a dirty job, but someone has to do it; something's going to come back out of it one day...
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