STONEFIELD M SERIES CUSTOM FRETLESS BASS – HANDMADE IN NZ

Made by Fender in USA 53 years ago, this bass is just stunning.

The neck is sublime, made with flamed maple , which is extremely rare on a vintage fender.

Slim neck profile, low action and super comfortable. the original natural finish is in great condition too.

bridge upgraded so a Schaller.

The original electronic is long gone and the bass is now equipped with a brand new set of Geezer Butler Passive EMG PJ set.

Great player and such a stunning instrument.

Comes with a hard case

One of the nicest example from the first generation of the Fender Precision Bass. With a graciously aged butterscotch finish, it’s just perfection and plays beautifully as you would expect from one of these 51-54 Pbasses. Detlef Schmidt is the author of what’s considered the most accurate book about the first generation of the Precision Bass, he collected as many serial numbers as he could and this one is featured on his list. The neck has a great patina with the classic finish wear at the back, which is common to these early 40s and 50s Fender instruments. Flat head screw on tuners, neckplate and pick guard as supposed for these. Original covers still there and came with a tweed case that looks like may have been externally modified but looks all original inside, although is hard to confirm. Bass is completely original, with pots perfectly working as well as the black bobbin pickup and the original paper capacitor. It came in with a reissue pickup but the original 1954 black bobbin (which sounds amazing) was inside the tweed case and is now back with the bass and rest of the wiring is untouched. The finish has a gorgeous checking and looks like they patched a couple of extra screws holes (possibly a thumb rest) but they are barely noticeable. Bass is very light and resonant with an incredible sustain due to the string through the body. The pencil dates are unfortunately not legible anymore but the serial of this bass is present on the bridge and can be found on Detlef Schmidt’s book. These early models are becoming incredibly hard to come by and this one is a great example.

Remarkable condition for this 52 years old Rickenbacker 4000 Bass in stunning jetglo finish.

These basses are very rare and they are considered the best sounding rickenbacker basses by many.

This one is no exception and sounds phenomenal .

Great weight, nice and comfortable neck profile, low action, great output, all original and in really great nick.

Comes with the original case and it,s ready to take the stage for the next 50 years.

One for players and collectors.

Classic look for this 52 years old jazz bass, with a gorgeous 3 colours sunburst finish and black pickguard.

In really nice condition and all original, light and with the genuine pickup covers and case to complete it.

The neck is straight and frets in good condition, trussrod works and the tone is sublime.

Lovely dark rosewood fretboard with a great grain and those CBS big block inlays.

Pickups have a beautiful smooth tone and pots aren’t scratchy at all.

Great player and Collector piece

Superb example of early 70s rickenbacker , all original and with rare toaster pickup, checkerboard binding and long triangle inlays,

Complete with original black tolex hard case, this instrument is the quintessential Ricky, and a rare one too.

Light weight , low action, thunderous tone and in incredible condition, especially considering this beauty is 53 years old.

Some filled holes behind the headstock indicating it had different tuners at some point but the original ones are back on it and they are perfectly functional.

A phenomenal player and great collector piece.