Hi everybody, I want to post here a special project. I'm not sure if it's a "valid" entry here. If it isn't, please let me know.
I call this "P-Bass Restoration".
It is not a bass that I built, but it's an original 1975 Fender Precision Bass that I restored.
When it first came to my hands, it was a complete mess. It was ugly, dirty, scratched, bad painted, etc, etc, etc.
I decided to restore it since I noticed it was an original 1975 Fender Precision Bass, and not all the days somebody come to you with a relic like that to give it a second chance.
After removing all the messy painting, the wood came out and I realized it was gonna be a very beautiful instrument, like it probably was in its first days.
I decided not to do any sunburst or any kind of paiting on it. I gave it a glossy finish just to let that amazing wood be admired by everyone.
It is made of Ash wood, a really beautiful wood.
The fretboard is rosewood; by the way, it is a fretless bass.
One of the most exciting things that happened with this bass, is the fact that I could use all the original parts, including screws!!.
It has its original pickups, pots, knobs, cables, etc.
I'm so proud of this bass, and I cannot explain how sad I am, since this bass doesn't belong to me :-(
Cheers,
Jorge Villavicencio
Here are some pictures
Before
After
Before
After
You can visit my web site:
VC-Guitars
Or you can check all the pictures here:
VC-Guitars, 1975 Precision Bass Restoration