'53 Precision Body

Dave W · March 29, 2020, 03:22:19 PM

From Kebo: Fender Precision Bass 1953 Blonde Body Only Refin

$8800 for a refin body? I'm just a few bucks short.

Psycho Bass Guy · March 30, 2020, 06:30:21 PM

I don't get it. Why does he describe everything about the bass and its parts, complete with detail shots of the neck, pickups, and hardware if the body is the only thing for sale?

BTL · March 30, 2020, 07:45:40 PM

I believe it's a poorly written ad for a complete, original bass, only the body of which has been refinished.

On that basis, it's priced in line with his other offerings.

OldManC · March 30, 2020, 08:11:40 PM

That also reads to me like you're getting the whole bass, and only the body has been refinned (though the pickup was potted and they can't guarantee the pots are original).

If I were rolling in dough I might consider it (if his pricing reference is accurate). I bought from Kebo once or twice (seriously, can't remember if it was just a '66 P or one other as well), and he wasn't cheap, but he wasn't out of line, either. And he was totally transparent about everything that went into the pricing (positive and negative). I've been lusting for a SCPB for a while now, and that one is beautiful.

Dave W · March 30, 2020, 09:24:24 PM

Kebo almost always ask top dollar, but he's a straight shooter.

amptech · March 30, 2020, 11:47:45 PM

Quote from: Psycho Bass Guy on March 30, 2020, 06:30:21 PM
I don't get it. Why does he describe everything about the bass and its parts, complete with detail shots of the neck, pickups, and hardware if the body is the only thing for sale?

That's what I thought too..

doombass · March 31, 2020, 01:58:41 AM

He should have left out "Only" in the headline. To me it's obvious he's selling the entire bass when looking at the pictures and reading the description but the headline is way off. I guess what he's trying to say is that it is probably 100% original except for the body refin.

ilan · March 31, 2020, 08:11:03 AM

A hyphen would have solved it.

Rob · March 31, 2020, 10:29:27 AM

Quote from: BeeTL on March 30, 2020, 07:45:40 PM
I believe it's a poorly written ad for a complete, original bass, only the body of which has been refinished.

On that basis, it's priced in line with his other offerings.

I agree it's interesting to talk to "Kebo and mention refins. He immediately waxes how little they ar worth.

Dave W · March 31, 2020, 04:47:51 PM

My mistake.

Now that I look at it closely, he's definitely selling the whole bass.

If he had just said "refin body" instead of "body only refin" it would have been clear. Maybe that's why it hasn't sold yet. Only reason I noticed it at all is because it was in a Reverb email.