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1963 Fender P-Bass

$15,995.00

1963 Fender P-Bass

This sunburst 1963 L-series P-Bass serial number L15450 is offered for sale for the first time since its owner acquired it in the 1970s. The ‘C’ profile neck date is stamped December 1963. With a history going back to bass player Peter Roberts in New Zealand / Australian bands the La De Das and Company Caine, the bass was meticulously re-fretted and refinished in thin nitro lacquer to match its original sunburst in 2016 by Australia’s maestro bass specialist Tom Konig. Presented with its original Stamford case and playing as smoothly as it looks, with Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and deep body contours, this P-Bass bass is very light at 3.63kg  (8lbs even).  As currently set up, the bass has lightweight tuners fitted (original tuners in the case along with original bridge, pickup cover and original pots). One-half of the original PBass pickup is a matched-output Seymour Duncan, and the original bobbin, rewound By Tom Konig is also in the case as an option. Tom also installed new CTS pots. Enquire if additional details required about this rare perfectly set up, lightweight professional-grade vintage L-series P-Bass.

 

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1963 Fender P-Bass

  • Serial Number: L15450
  • Finish: Thin nitrocellulose neck & body refin 2016
  • Original Parts: Yes – see details below
  • Handedness: Right
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Neck: Maple with soft flame
  • Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Radius: 7.25″
  • Weight: 8lbs (3.63kg)
  • Scale Length: 34″ (864mm)
  • Nut Width: 1.72″ (43mm)
  • Neck Profile: D
  • Electronics:  One-half pickup (rear section) original; front section is a Seymour Duncan with matched output. The original  front pickup bobbin rewound by Tom Konig is also in the case as an option.
  • Other Modifications/Repairs: Lightweight vintage style tuners fitted; (originals in the case). Updated bridge/saddles fitted (originals in the case). Original chromed pickup cover in the case. Pickguard is a replacement.
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Playability Notes: Light weight, resonant, very smooth player.
    Case: Original early 1960s Australian-made Stamford black/grey case with gold/beige interior, original handle and latches, all in excellent condition