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Post subject: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:49 pm
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I have an 1974 Telecaster Bass and to my dismay the neck split at the first fret and the truss bullet nut broke off :cry: Now this is a very historic valued bass because it was use in the studio to record those old James Bond theme music. Don't want a cheesy replacement neck want to keep it orginal as there is intrest in puting it in the RockNRoll museum in Ohio. Anyone out there who would suggest how I could get it repaired??? :roll:


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:29 am
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Take it to a very reputable repairman. Truss rods can be repaired in many ways that are not obvious to the public.

This type of splitting at the first fret has happened to many Fender basses. The bullet end breaking off suggests that the bass was abused or adjusted by an ignorant person.

You may be surprised at what can be fixed, but at least give a good repair person the opportunity to examine the bass and present you with your options.

If the bass is going to be put on display, it may not have to be in playing condition. There is a lot that can be done to visually repair a bass but not make it playable.

Good luck.

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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:06 am
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Fender might also be able to help you! Make sure you get 2 or 3 opinons from Luthiers before proceeding with the repair!

I would only repair it to play it though! If going in a museum, I would leave it alone and let them have it repaired at their expense.

Or you could donate it to me! :D

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Post subject: Re: Black 72 Telecaster Bass
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:06 pm
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Thanks for the feedback, yea I am sending it to the Rock N Roll hall of fame !!! You can see it there, since it was used in many of the studio takes of those James Bond themes. Nothing like the bottom end on this bass, with a little reverb ... John Barry died, (mentioned on the 2011 Grammy's this year) as he composed a lot of the James Bond music themes for the movies ...

This bass has the bottom end to blow out your ear drums out !!! The 72 Tele Bass with a Fender Humbucker in the neck position ... Mint, with the exception of the neck issue... What a relic, as Fender dosen't make them like that any more !!! ... This one has a solid ash body, no two peice construction, with maple neck, CBS made it special for John back in the 70s...

I don't use it any more for studio takes, as my 65 Fender Jazz stack knob or my Fender Stu Hamm work just as well, with some electronic boost assistance direct thru the board for film production sessions ... Oh well, best to share with everyone who visits the RNRHOF, don't you think !!! ... :?:

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Post subject: Re: Black 72 Telecaster Bass
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:21 am
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tomkbarry wrote:
Thanks for the feedback, yea I am sending it to the Rock N Roll hall of fame !!! You can see it there, since it was used in many of the studio takes of those James Bond themes. Nothing like the bottom end on this bass, with a little reverb ... John Barry died, (mentioned on the 2011 Grammy's this year) as he composed a lot of the James Bond music themes for the movies ...

This bass has the bottom end to blow out your ear drums out !!! The 72 Tele Bass with a Fender Humbucker in the neck position ... Mint, with the exception of the neck issue... What a relic, as Fender dosen't make them like that any more !!! ... This one has a solid ash body, no two peice construction, with maple neck, CBS made it special for John back in the 70s...

I don't use it any more for studio takes, as my 65 Fender Jazz stack knob or my Fender Stu Hamm work just as well, with some electronic boost assistance direct thru the board for film production sessions ... Oh well, best to share with everyone who visits the RNRHOF, don't you think !!! ... :?:

Tom Barry



If I ever go to the RnRHoF I will look out for it! :)

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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:13 am
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If I ever get to visit The R&R HOF I will look for it, too.

I'll also listen closer to the theme music on James bond movies.
Obviously this was used on the Bond films made after '74, which must be the Roger Moore films.

I actually own one of these humbucker equipped Tele basses and I hardly ever use it.
Mine is in mint condition with an ash body and a sunburst finish.
I bought it in 1981 after it had sat in a store display for eight years.

I'll break it out and use it this weekend just for fun.


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:53 pm
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Do that, get it out and play that beast, its got a wonderful bottom end sound, as it worked out the neck is being repaired, so it will be fixed good as new ... Thanks Fender !!! :D


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:43 pm
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Awesome Tom!!!

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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:23 pm
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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:53 pm
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Hi everyone. In 1971 I bought a bass telecaster, been playing it ever since. I had it customized in mid 80's and all of the front markings are gone. It does have a humbucker pickup. I was told that Fender did not make a telecaster bass so I'm glad I found this site to confirm this isn't true. Does anyone have information on a 1971 Fender Bass Telecaster? Thanks, Keith


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster Bass
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:12 am
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Hello Fellow Fender Tele Bass Owners,

Yes, I would recommend you read Klaus Blasquiz book "The Fender Bass" it has the original patent drawings and yes, you can purchase a T-shirt with the print on it too.

Fender made two pick up versions of this bass. It had several set backs as the P-Bass was most popular with bassist. When CBS screwed up Fender's R&D department as they were mainly motivated by the profits. Fender was loosing money on producing it, not a big seller, but had all the premium hardware on it.

Thanks to Seth Lover (1959 inventor of Humbucking pick ups) the version 2 got a single Humbucking pick up in the neck position with an two piece ash slab body. Seth retired from Fender in 1975. The version 2 also had the first three screw neck micro adjustment design and bullet truss rod nut, narrow head stock neck with a slim radium profile, which gave it an easy way to adjust for ultra low string adjustment. It has a thicker sound to compete with the Gibson's (Tim Shaw's) EB0 / EB1 / EB2 of the day. Also this is one of Fender's first attempts at the custom finish versions of Pink Paisley and Blue Flower were produced. This way before the Fender custom shops we have come to know and love today.

There is a black and white picture of Seth and Leo working on it and where to best place the pick up on the body, a classic photo. You got to love Leo and Seth, real pioneer's for us bass players. I met both of them, as a younger aspiring bassist and these guys were the coolest people I have ever had the pleasure in meeting. Seth had a dry sense of humor, but Leo ... well lets just say you just wanted to hug him !!! ... What a wonderful caring person !!! He knew the craft and wanted anyone that he came in contact with to know and enjoy it too.!!! .. (Well that's another story) .... By that time in Fender's history Leo had made his fortune, but still wanted to be involved, regardless of the overpowering CBS management.

The only down side was that the Fender Tele Bass had so much low bottom end, it lacked a treble response, so a lot of fellow Bassist like you, adapted the bass with an additional pick up near the bridge.

Sorry went on a rant there, but the Tele Bass is Fender's best kept secret, one of the monster sounding basses ever produced. That's why it was used for the "Big Bass Sound" in film productions in the 70''s, nothing like it, so be very proud of your Fender Tele Bass, as it's truly a one of a kind !!!! ....

Tommy Telecaster


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