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Would people therefore recommend getting a 57 (maple) and 62( rosewood) precision bass Japanese vs one USA singular? I have a USA rosewood 2009 but wanted to invest in a maple neck.. thinking should I pick up a pair of 80-90’s Japanese precisions instead?

Dito that and maybe a pre-cbs or Fullerton era p bass!

I played a couple at the bass gallery over the years. Always sound and feel spectacular. Think in my mind I always thought I’ll find one used.. never seems to happen!! Plus price have slowly creeped up with inflation over last couple years. Used to be in the £1600-700 range- last I checked gone to £2150-2250 mark. For a handmade instrument I suppose pretty reasonable.

I have a stingray and it is like pulling out a sledgehammer after playing my p bass. I love it but only comes out for certain projects ( usually where the drummer is a heavy handed beast!)

I’ve realised I have a love late 90’s/ early 00’s p’s.. it’s the fatter fender tuners, the deeper neck.. the through body stringing..

I will certainly be holding off until I hear some better news from bass direct regarding selectron before getting any more pjb equipment..

I love my session 77. Love Phil Jones philosophy and the way he comes across on the web. It would be so sad if a third party in this country let him so badly that people stopped supporting, buying or stocking pjb amps or cabinets. To be fair took a while for my session 77 to come in stock because of suprise suprise selectron being crap!! This was bought from bass direct whom seem to be a good stocker of pjb products. Annoying as I would buy some used gear but if hard to service puts me off!!

Are the fundamental differences between all the precision AVRI 57 & 62. An anodised pickguard and a maple neck vs rosewood and a tort pickguard? Does anyone know if pickups vary that much? I’ve seen demos with 62 & 63 pickups comparisons but not 57 to 62. is the comparison tone like Duck Dunn to Jamerson?

They were in that traditional v or n position. Where the e string and g poles are lower than the a and d poles.

Good to know. It almost made me jump off the stool. I mean it was a good honk but seemed like something that needed to be tamed or slightly brought under wraps. As I say it did have roundwounds on.. loved the neck profile. Very comfortable in the hand. Especially for that 5-12 section of the neck..

https://thebassgallery.com/collections/all/products/fender-precision-bass-57-avri and the Squier: https://thebassgallery.com/collections/all/products/squier-jv-precision-bass-1984 i suppose the ‘57 fits my needs for vintage sounding p better. Did have a very loud bark on the treble setting I didn’t love. But sure a nice set up and some flats would get it there!

I Tried a very nice 57 AVRI in gold at the bass gallery today. Very interesting neck. Almost fatter and comfortable around 8-12 fret but slimmer at nut. Anyone know how this compares to a ‘62? also tried a JV Squier. About the same money. The Squier had a lovely thin fretboard and smaller thiner frets. Very much not like the older style pro ii style frets. which would you go for?

Tempted to try and do a deal for the 2017 p bass @ bass direct but they offered me £350 for a MIM jazz bass I paid £700 for @ bass gallery.. I’d been offered £500 for the trade at bass bros. Whom have a very nice 2002 p bass.. decisions decisions attached are the silks on the 2017 p bass @ bass direct

Agreed!! Adding to my worries. Because I would love to know in case one breaks or I want to replicate on a fretted!! there is a lovely p available at bass direct with some flats on them. They have a pale blue silk. Any idea what they might be?

How does one go about working out what strings or gauges one has on a bass one loves? I have a fretless p with flats that were on it when I bought it. I love em. Want to get another p and put similar strings on them. What is the easiest way? Take the bass to bass gallery and ask? There are no silks on them..

Did people see this: https://bassbros.co.uk/sold-basses/2018-fender-parallel-universe-51-telecaster-pj-bass/ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304564399362?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fhj-SQNoS8W&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HhtmH_H4TsS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY and also this but in USA https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/products/nash-tb-68jbsk-sunburst-2019-1539267 If I got eBay one.. I’d change out the volumes for a stacked one and add a tone as it’s got no paperwork do we think it’s a partscaster? I love a more modern bridge like on the parallel universe one or the 60th anniversary fender precision ones.. like the below: https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Precision_60th_Anniversary.html has anyone had any experience with these types of hybrids or special editions?

Did everyone see this on bass bros. sold before I was able to put in an offer! https://bassbros.co.uk/sold-basses/2018-fender-parallel-universe-51-telecaster-pj-bass/

Are they worth the 2k prize tag?

Interested in knowing more from you guys about Nash and your experiences? I live in London and would need to sell some gear to be able to afford one. I am drawn to the flexibility of the p/j? What’s the experience been like? I was waiting for them to stock a ‘55 as that’s my ultimate bass and cheaper than a fender custom shop. appreciate any help or experiences of nash basses in general. Do they hold their money?

Amazing nuggets of knowledge!! Thank you so much Jonesy for the tips. Much appreciated.

So basically the same price as 2010-2016 USA p!! I wonder how long new American pro II’s are going to stay at £1.6k!? not been to visit fender fever yet. Had a nice interaction about part exchanging a guitar for a bass earlier this year. I will look forward to arranging a visit with him once I have cash for a new p!

Obviously if money was no object: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165316679208?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=YQhQ9zYbTaK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HhtmH_H4TsS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.fenderfever.com/bass/fender-mij-traditional-original-50s-precision-bass