Fender 1975 Precision bass Log Out | Topics | Search
Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

Alembic Club » Miscellaneous » Archive through November 11, 2010 » Archive: 2008 » Archive through September 14, 2008 » Fender 1975 Precision bass « Previous Next »

Author Message
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 505
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 2:41 am:   Edit Post

Hi all,
I've just bought the above, and it sounds GREAT.
Problem is, there is a slight "spattering" when I touch any metal parts, sort of like a slight static soundwhich is quieter when I touch the metal parts. The sound is more pronounced when I touch the metal pole pieces.
Any ideas what could be wrong, and how to fix it?

Is this a dangerous situation??
All advice greatfully received

George
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1930
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 2:58 am:   Edit Post

I don't think it's dangerous per se, more like the perennial grounding/shielding problem.

If you know anything about basic electronic circuitry, you could take a soldering iron to fix the grounding. IIRC, those Fenders have a small wire going from the jack to the bridge - this may need to be re-soldered at either end. (Yet another thing you won't ever have to do to an Alembic.)

Otherwise take the instrument to a proper luthier or music store to get it done. Shouldn't cost much, I would think.
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1376
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 3:07 am:   Edit Post

George, you bought a Fender? Thought I'd never see the day! Careful you'll be after a Warwick next. :-)
Enjoy it Brother.

Sam
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 506
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 3:40 am:   Edit Post

Would NEVER buy a Warwick
I just don't like them

G
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 507
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 3:44 am:   Edit Post

I've also just bought an original American David Eden Navigator (1997) on E Bay
It should arrive this week some time

G

P S---what does IIRC stand for
Thanks Adriaan for your help!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1931
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 3:46 am:   Edit Post

If I remember correctly, IIRC stands for - well, I guess you get the picture already.
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 508
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 3:54 am:   Edit Post

Sam
I've always LOVED the sound of a Precision bass!
I've owned at least 5 in the past.
Played a new one recently, and it was awful.
Couldn't hold a candle to this one!

G
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 509
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 3:58 am:   Edit Post

I got it, together with a new Warwick gig bag (very good quality, and the only Warwick item I'd own) together with a Genuine Fender Tortoise shell scratch plate,plus delivered to my door---you remember, the GREEN one upstairs!0 for £600.
What a bargain--IMHO

G
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 510
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 4:01 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Adriaan
Yes, you're right. I remember that wire as well!
You're a star.

Have a great day

George
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1857
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 4:07 pm:   Edit Post

So how's the Eden panning out George?

Graeme
rami
Senior Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 840
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post

There's something about those 70's Fenders. I have some really cool fretless Maple fingerboard P-Basses, but most Jazz Basses. They're just so solid and heavy and they sound SO great. Although newer ones are more evolved in their design, they lack the style and charm of those great 70's era Basses.
Congratulations again.

:-)
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1380
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 5:13 am:   Edit Post

I'm glad you're enjoying it. I was thinking you mentioned once about not liking Fenders. I do like them. I've owned a couple over a period of time, a fretless JB and a PB. Right now the only Fender I have is a 5 string Jazz. I would love to get my hands on a nice P-Bass but it just isn't in the budget at the moment.
white_cloud
Senior Member
Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 441
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 5:28 am:   Edit Post

Well done George..I still regret trading my vintage 78 Jazz bass many moons ago:-(

The new breed of Fenders just are "not a patch" on the old models (the fingerboards on new mex models are sssssssso thin it is hard to believe!)

And, hey..I dont agree with a lot of the Warwick bashing that goes on here at the club - the models produced in eighties were really organic and excellent...although, granted, the subsequent models are, again, "not a patch!"

I know a guy who knows a guy who was a house luthier for Warwick and he describes Warwicks move of premises in the nineties as a "horror story!"

John.

Topics | Last Day | Last Week | Tree View | Search | Help/Instructions | Program Credits Administration