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Description
A 1969 Fender Telecaster Bass guitar, Serial No. 270403, in three-tone sunburst finish, owned by John Entwistle circa 1970 and played by him onstage during The Who's tour of the U.K. and Europe, 1970. It has been subsequently sold to The James Gang's Dale Peters.
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Swapping a Jazz Bass neck onto a Squier CV 50s P-Bass is a viable mod for those seeking a slimmer neck profile without extensive custom work.
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Features and functionality
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The pickup positioning on a Telecaster Bass is slightly closer to the neck than on a Jazz Bass, influencing its distinct tonal characteristics.
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User experience
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The tonal difference from pickup positioning is subtle but noticeable, affecting playability and overall sound in live settings.
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Dale Peters can be seen using his modified 1969 Fender Telecaster bass in this video from the german TV show "Beat Club" in every shot on which he appears (0:04 - 0:47 - 1:09 -1:30 - 1:51 - 2:13 - 3:00 - 3:09).
He played that bass almost exclusively through the 1970s. It features a split-coil pick-up instead of the standard single-coil pickup. He bought it from John Entwistle when the James Gang toured with the Who in 1970.
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