1960 Fender P-Bass

PunkRockBassist · **Posted:** June 8th, 2011, 9:35 pm

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

johntheleftybassist · **Posted:** June 9th, 2011, 7:00 pm

Thinking I might give this one a run.

gravesbass · **Posted:** June 9th, 2011, 10:32 pm

johntheleftybassist wrote:

Thinking I might give this one a run.

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

johntheleftybassist · **Posted:** June 11th, 2011, 10:14 am

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.

slybass3000 · **Posted:** June 11th, 2011, 2:16 pm

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.

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

I see no break-repair in that neck.

slybass3000 · **Posted:** June 11th, 2011, 5:02 pm

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

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

That's clearly wood grain to my eyes.

slybass3000 · **Posted:** June 11th, 2011, 6:56 pm

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 ;-)

johntheleftybassist · **Posted:** June 12th, 2011, 6:59 am

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.

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

Which one?

PunkRockBassist · **Posted:** June 14th, 2011, 12:19 pm

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

bbl · **Joined:** July 9th, 2008, 4:39 pm **Posts:** 942

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?

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

Must be the re-finish putting people off.

danomite64 · **Posted:** July 15th, 2011, 6:20 pm

Or the lack of rich lefty musicians.

bbl · **Joined:** July 9th, 2008, 4:39 pm **Posts:** 942

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...

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

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

How difficult would it be to strip the layers off?

bbl · **Joined:** July 9th, 2008, 4:39 pm **Posts:** 942

Good question. I don't know, myself.

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

Frenchy-Lefty · **Posted:** July 18th, 2011, 6:36 pm

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.

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