Carl Radles 1952 FENDER Precision Electric Bass Guitar Serial #0289 - Claptons Derek and the Dominos Bassist Start Price USD 18,000.00 Current Price USD 18,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Tulsa, OK See more about 'Carl Radles 1952 FENDER Precision Electric Bass Guitar' Description BUY IT NOW auctions offer an opportunity for you to make your BEST OFFER without the hassle of competing with other buyers.If you really want it, gotta have it, you can BUY IT NOW without being outbid or waiting for the end of an auction.We recommend you do not wait if this or any item we have is what you need or want as our quantities are limited.This obviously is a one shot deal. 1952 Fender Precision Bass GuitarSerial #0289We've been asked by the owner to lower the price.$18,000 or your best offer gets you this piece of Rock History.Thanks to all for your comments. This is the bass that was there when it all began! Often referred to as the “slab” or “plank” bodied P-Bass, these basses have got to be the quintessential bass for any bass collector. This original bass is a joy to play.This bass was owned by legendary bass player Carl Radle. If you click on this link you will discover who the artist is. Also, please look at the videos below you will see the actual bass being played by this legend, not only to Oklahoma, but to the world of music. P.S. I've already received several emails from overseas regarding this bass.  I would prefer to keep this bass in the US. This is a truly American Instrument played by a truly American Legend and would like to keep it that way. From the above mentioned link:"This tall and lean, bespectacled figure, hunched over his bass guitar, held down the rhythm section for the likes of  Leon Russell, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Derek & the Dominos, J. J. Cale, Freddie King, Rita Coolidge, Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, Art Garfunkel, Buddy Guy and a host of others."   About the bass itself:You are bidding on a Vintage 1952 Fender Precision Bass Guitar.One of a kind with an EXTREMELY Low Serial number 0289 stamped on the bridge as it should be. Now the photos won't lie...This bass has been played...a lot.The pickguard is a replacement as the above mentioned artist had removed it and put in a split coil style pick-up. The route was eventually filled around the pickup, but it has been painted to match the the original butterscotch blonde pattern. It is hard to see...Nice job. The frets are good and meaty. The first four were refret and it is perfect.Plays like butter. The neck shows no breaks or any physical defects or damage. Let's talk about Mojo...The spirit of this bass.This bass has it. If you you are lucky enough to play it (as I have) you can tell this is a really special bass.You are playing 50 plus years of a small quiet piece of musical history.Of people's lives you will be forever connected to.It's a player's instrument. It has been on stage with legends.Yes...it has been played, it is smokey, and sweaty.It shows it's battle scars well and proudly.This bass is a living piece of history. It has been recorded with and heard by millions over several generations.I'd would prefer to see a serious collector give this instrument the honor it deserves...Thanks.      The pickup was replaced. We will include the original which was rewound by Lindy Fralin. Click on the pics for a larger view.  With Leon Russell 1972From www.talkbass.com:In the book "Live at the Fillmore East : a photographic memoir" by Amalie Rothschild, there is a picture of Carl playing what looks like a Telecaster Bass with a split pickup... or maybe it's a Precision with a Telecaster neck. With Delaney & Bonnie, Eric Clapton and George Harrison circa 1971At 2:43 into the video you can take a good look at the split pick-up mentioned above and the electronics plate as shown below. Fender Tweed hardshell case included.Buy It NOW and we'll include FREE OVERNITE US SHIPPING IN THE US LOWER 48.Standard FEDEX Ground or 2nd Day Air will be included if you make an offer.Sold 'AS IS'. If you have any questions before you bid please call the owner Joe at 918-664-2555 Tues-Sat 10-6 Central.email us at mswdotcom@ymail.com PLEASE BE AN ESTABLISHED U.S. eBayer AND HAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK.  Shipping:The shipping charge is for US 48 contiguous states only.We normally ship the first Tuesday or Thursday after the payment clears.International bidders: Contact us for shipping cost before bidding. 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