discreet Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='grenadilla' timestamp='1431344558' post='2770153'] The irony is that 70's vintage was considered to be not worthy until they were about 20 years old. [/quote] Tru dat - when I bought my 76 new I was sneered at and told the only 'proper' Fenders were pre-CBS. And to be fair, my bass sounded fairly average. But nearly 40 years later it sounds utterly fantastic... is this because it took that long to 'mature', or is it because I'm now an experienced enough player to coax a sweet tone out of it, or a bit of both? Or neither? Is it in fact merely wishful thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Fender 60th anniversary precision - see-thru ash body, maple neck, thin nitro-type finish, light (8lbs), vintage type pickups. If you want to stay with the 1970s, I did once have a 77 black precision with maple neck that weighed just under 8lbs, so they do exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1431357531' post='2770412'] I did once have a 77 black precision with maple neck that weighed just under 8lbs, so they do exist. [/quote] They sure do - my 76 maple P is 8lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Tis a tricky choice. I have a 1970 precision and a 1995 precision. Though I've had the 1970 for nearly 20 years and always considered it the cooler of the two, hand on heart the 1995 is the better all rounder. If I had to choose between them I'd be gutted - like yourself I'd be emotionally attached to the old one, but I'd know that the modern one is most likely actually the better bass as a useable gigging instrument. Hope you manage to sort your dilemma buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 As said above, I'd keep both of 'em. The best solution to any perceived problem is often to do nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431347036' post='2770193'] Tru dat - when I bought my 76 new I was sneered at and told the only 'proper' Fenders were pre-CBS. And to be fair, my bass sounded fairly average. But nearly 40 years later it sounds utterly fantastic... is this because it took that long to 'mature', or is it because I'm now an experienced enough player to coax a sweet tone out of it, or a bit of both? Or neither? Is it in fact merely wishful thinking? [/quote] Hearing loss As someone with a bad back I would always go with the lighter bass and maybe try swapping pickups or even just strings. Stainless steels on a P can sound pretty aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Keep the '78!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 You've got 2 things to decide. You don't want to sell the 78. . . . . so don't. You need the 2010 to sound better so focus on making that happen. New pickups and maybe pots/cap would transform this bass. Then, when you haven't played the 78 for a long time, you you can decide to sell it without any pangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1431416750' post='2770955'] Keep the '78!!!!! [/quote] Or at least put it away somewhere safe for a few years, and its value will hopefully increase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Well thanks for all the posts peoples, given me lots to think about. Have decided that the sensible option needs to win here, so will be keeping the US Standard 2010, and getting another one as well. Regrettably the 78 will have to go as I can`t afford to keep it as well as getting another US Standard. I`ve based this on which bass I find easier/more comfortable for me to play, which is better for my back (as that isn`t going to get any better) and of course what I`m financially able to do. Plus there`s also the point about if I have to hire another bass (as some overseas gigs being looked at) then whatever I get will more than likely sound like what I`ll currently have. I like the sound of the 2010s anyway, so I`m not sacrificing on sound here, it`s just I find the 78 a little sweeter sounding but that will soon pass. So thanks again, your points/views have been very helpful. Looks like, in the head v heart issue, this time sense prevailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1431441151' post='2771385'] Looks like, in the head v heart issue, this time sense prevailed. [/quote] I'm not so sure Lozz, but then I don't have a back problem (yet). Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431500096' post='2771864'] I'm not so sure Lozz, but then I don't have a back problem (yet). Good luck. [/quote] I'm of the same feeling, I wouldn't part with any of my older P's. Mind you my 70 and 73 both weigh under 4kgs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Do the 2010 Precisions have the Custom Shop pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Shuker Precision ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='luckman67' timestamp='1431501800' post='2771879'] Do the 2010 Precisions have the Custom Shop pickups? [/quote] No, just the regular ones. I did find the Custom Shop ones a bit muffled. [quote name='buff' timestamp='1431518059' post='2772109'] Shuker Precision ? [/quote] Good idea, but having two would be pretty expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 swap in the Fralin's and pots from the Lakland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't conduct a 'blind' audio comparison of 15 different P-basses and pick the one that sounded best. Oh no ... wait a minute ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1431418517' post='2770973'] You've got 2 things to decide. You don't want to sell the 78. . . . . so don't. You need the 2010 to sound better so focus on making that happen. New pickups and maybe pots/cap would transform this bass. Then, when you haven't played the 78 for a long time, you you can decide to sell it without any pangs. [/quote] Pretty much what I was thinking. I used to have an earlier P (I think 72) years back Thing weighed a ton, sounded good, but neck was very chunky I now have a 2008, and it's far more playable, IMHO. Lovely bass Try some new pickups on your 2010 I'm not sure of your age, but I never used to bother about the weight of a bass, and I'm discovering, as years advance weight can become more of a factor, And although your shoulder is fine ATM, the extra weight of the 78 may cause problems in future... Of course, you could always keep both, mainly using your 2010 and using the 78 as backup, or at home And hopefully, your shoulder will be fine, despite the extra weight of the older bass Edited May 13, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1431521337' post='2772160'] I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't conduct a 'blind' audio comparison of 15 different P-basses and pick the one that sounded best. Oh no ... wait a minute ... [/quote] Yes, mine came 5th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 OK, the final update, I manged to get lucky and get an 8.1lb 78 Precision. So it`s 78s all the way for me, and am going to sell off all others in my herd to pay for it. Thanks for all the comments peoples, it`s been much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1431789307' post='2775038'] OK, the final update, I manged to get lucky and get an 8.1lb 78 Precision. So it`s 78s all the way for me, and am going to sell off all others in my herd to pay for it. Thanks for all the comments peoples, it`s been much appreciated. [/quote] Win win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1431791267' post='2775065'] Win win! [/quote] Same here nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1431789307' post='2775038'] OK, the final update, I manged to get lucky and get an 8.1lb 78 Precision. So it`s 78s all the way for me, and am going to sell off all others in my herd to pay for it. Thanks for all the comments peoples, it`s been much appreciated. [/quote] Great news Enjoy your new bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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