'73 Fender Precision on CL

Started by Denis, August 06, 2009, 02:18:10 PM

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Dave W

#30
August 11, 2009, 09:07:42 AM
$129 for a 77 p/g?  :o  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.

ilan

#31
August 11, 2009, 12:42:42 PM
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

hollowbody

#32
August 11, 2009, 08:40:08 PM Last Edit: August 15, 2009, 05:39:02 PM by hollowbody
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...

Denis

#33
August 14, 2009, 07:58:55 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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Clocks.

Dave W

#34
August 14, 2009, 09:50:05 PM
That looks much better!

What pickguard did you get?

Highlander

#35
August 15, 2009, 02:47:27 AM
Wow... what a diference a little effort can make... A*
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Pilgrim

#36
August 15, 2009, 06:11:41 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

#37
August 16, 2009, 01:09:56 PM Last Edit: August 16, 2009, 01:36:20 PM by godofthunder
Looks killer !
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Highlander

#38
August 16, 2009, 01:15:34 PM
All that bare wood crying out for a refin....  :o

Yeah, I know, I'm a heathen...  ;D
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

#39
August 16, 2009, 10:15:05 PM
Ken, he's going to refin, it just won't look like one of yours.  ;D

ilan

#40
August 17, 2009, 05:04:35 AM
Between stripped and refin'ed, I'd go with stripped. Tinted clearcoat and you're done.

Awesome deal BTW.

nofi

#41
August 17, 2009, 07:21:32 AM
on this bass i would prefer no refin. i like the worked hard look.

Highlander

#42
August 17, 2009, 09:04:05 AM
Dave (and Denis)... I'd be quite disturbed if there was anyone else as disturbed as moi, here...  :o  :mrgreen:  :o

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

#43
August 17, 2009, 09:14:45 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.

Highlander

#44
August 17, 2009, 09:19:44 AM
DYNO-ROD ORANGE...!!!!!  :o
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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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