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Well, the search is over. Yesterday i picked up my new 2012 American Standard Precision and i couldn't be happier. I've owned a few basses now and this is the nicest, in every respect. Build quality, sound, looks, playability. It weighs 8lbs 10 and balances perfectly on a strap. Things only got better when i plugged into the gigging rig. As much as i loved my Jazz and Stingray, they weren't plug and play jobs, i fiddled with EQ, effects, the Markbass filters and was never 100% happy with the tone. It was just me being fussy i guess, but it wasn't [i]the[/i] tone i was looking for. There isn't a tone i don't like from the P. I can have the tone pot all the way on and it is clean and cuts through, but still warm without sharp ice pick clangyness. Or, roll the tone right off or anywhere in between and it get fat and round without losing definition or getting muddy. I'm blown away. Delighted to say it is the nicest bass i've ever played, and it's all mine! Anyway, the pics aren't great - how hard is it to take a decent picture without any natural light?! I'll get the camera out and take some detailed ones soon! [attachment=149597:mb2.jpg] [attachment=149598:p.jpg]

Here is my rig (again) with the latest addition. Best sound i've ever had from my rig. I've gone back to playing with the EQ flat and just a touch of VLE, will see how it goes over the next few gigs, but i don't imaginei'll be doing a lot of tweaking. A photo of my old 102p and Mexican P bass too for good measure. Really miss that cab. [attachment=149595:mb2.jpg] [attachment=149596:MB1.jpg]

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1385863502' post='2293061'] Congrats on your new PBass. That's cool that you had a selection to play, and choose from. What finish is the body? What wood is the fretboard on it? [/quote] Thanks! It's sunburst/rosewood combo. I'll get some photos up in a bit! I just re read my last post, saying that 'it won' over other P's, I should clarify, was a personal preference thing, I'm not stating that it was clearly better, I had the money to spend and it was worth it to me. The US ones were flawless and you can tell the materials used are top quality. It has the nicest rosewood fretboard I've seen and only weighs a 8lbs 10. But, I played a peach of a Road Worn and someone else might have preffered that. The neck pocket was super tight, frets were great, it just didn't sound as I wanted and the US Std did. Was actually really nice to play a bunch and not really have anything bad to say about one of them. All great Precision's that cater to different tastes. To the OP, try and play a few and see which one you like the feel of best!

I bought a US Standard today, after trying half a dozen different Precisions. It's a keeper, I didn't go in for one specifically, but it was just perfect and won out over Road Worns and Specials and various other Mexican P's. To be honest, none of the basses I tried were duds, just this particular American Standard had something special about it.

Beauty of a bass. But yeah, I'd expect better too.

I don't lend, generally. I would to friends, to people I trust and know respect and appreciate nice gear. But unfortunately, lots of people don't care about their own gear let alone mine! One of my bands guitarists had their amp damaged by someone balancing a pint on top, so I don't chance it.

I got one of these as a gift years and years ago and it's still going strong. Sounds good, can keep up with quiet practices where the drummer uses an electric kit and handles a low B respectfully. Other than the big Behringer logo it also looks pretty cool! http://www.gak.co.uk/en/behringer-thunderbird-bx108/925

Just wondered if anyone owns one of these? Seems like there are a few that own the poly finish model but I'm interested in the nitro finish. They get well reviewed, along with the Road Worn, just wondered what they are like to live with? How does that finish wear? Fender are ambiguous with the spec and I'm yet to try one, just like the look and think it'd be a good option. Cheers.

I played a few P's today, this being one of them! Other than a bit of neck dive it was really nice. I preferred it to an FSR American Std. It had a really nice feel to it, great neck and I liked the relic'd finish. It looked cool.

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1384863864' post='2281514'] Or what I've had: Soundguy: your drummer emailed me yesterday and agreed it was ok if all the bands use you rig. Cheers. [/quote] Yep, had that. The worst thing was the sound guy was telling the flipping truth!

Boring answer, but a Pino Precision, today. Next week I'll have a different answer for you though!

I really like them. But, acoustic foam off cuts sourced locally (with a bit of luck), MDF and carpet tiles were all the ingredients used for a homemade one that does a very good job.

Sorry to hijack here, but I'm going to put some flats on the Christmas list. Not had them before, do I need to order any specific length for through body stringing? I'll prob give Fender ago to see how I like them. Thanks! Edit: another noob question; Do they not do 45-110s? I need to do some more homework here...

White + tort + rosewood = classy. They're some tasty curtains too!

I have a 57 for general purposes and backup for bass/guitar/vocal/snare. Saying that, don't think I've used it to mic my cab. Just D.I usually, if required. For bass only I'd invest in a quality D.I, but that's because it would be more appropriate for the gigs I do.

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1384485970' post='2277309'] [size=5][font=times new roman,times,serif][b]"Karma"[/b][/font][/size] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/F028Wcj.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Awesome. How does it sound through the Markbass? I have pretty much the same rig except my speakers are both in one cab, and I'm looking to get my first P ASAP. Only played a '78 through the rig so far, but bloody loved it! More than any other bass I've played through it.

What a beast!

[quote name='gruffers' timestamp='1383953511' post='2271349'] Just a vote of adulation for this 30 quid box. The other week my band did an Oxjam gig. Organiser's heart was in the right place but lacked experience planning events. Against my better judgement I arrived as advised without a bass amp, as it would be provided. Unfortunately no bass amp arrived, so out comes the Ghetto BDI21. All 6 bands bassists did the entire gig sans backline. Straight into the PA with monitor support. [/quote] A bit off topic, but I just had to check your location as I had the same experience at a different Oxjam gig last week!

[quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1384001997' post='2271727'] [size=5][sup]Just bought this '71 Precision here on bass.chat [/quote] What a beaut.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1384005442' post='2271800'] FWP. Now it's done you can stop worrying about it. The next will be easier. [/quote] Yeah this. If you happen to have this bass after 10 or 20 or more years of gigging you'll look fondly upon the dings. The first one is a bit cringey, but, there is nothing cooler than a proper 'roadworn' Precision!

Did I make it?! The 212 is no longer listed on GAK's website, I managed to go the past week without caving and giving the credit card a workout.

On the same bass, I use Lord Sheraton bees wax, it was only a couple of quid from Morrisons. Has worked superbly and smells great! I use it on Bubinga body and Wenge neck.

[quote name='Alec' timestamp='1383666096' post='2267308'] NX2-212T - £379 - WOW!!! [/quote] That's outrageous. I love my Markbass rig and can't afford to buy this, but almost feel obliged to at that price. It seems like it would be rude not to!