luckman67

I was pleasantly surprised with the QC of the new Fender American Standard series, my 2014 Precision came with it setup nicely I still can't get over how nice the neck feels on these .

16 month on from buying my Precision & I'm still glad I did. Looking at changing the 45-100 Flatwound strings, to a set of 45-65-85-105 Flatwounds.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1461493569' post='3035049'] I used to like 70s Fender Precisions, have had 3, all were great. Loved the mojo about them having picked up a bit of wear along the way. But then in one of my fits of madness did a cull, sold them all and have gone for the post 2012 Precisions, having heard a soundclip on here - Spongebobs btw. Bought mine (a 2015) online, when it turned up was a bit concerned as for a while my fretting hand ached a bit, as the neck was a bit deeper than I was used to. Now having got used to it - only took a couple of weeks - I`m so glad I did it. The new Precision is a much better instrument, sounds better, plays better (all imo of course, might not be for others) and any wear that happens is going to be mine. I like it so much I`ve bought another, just for home use. So in my mind I like vintage instruments, and to the eye as well, but if honest, I`ve not yet played a vintage instrument I like as much as my 2015. It`s really changed my opinions on new instruments as was never that keen before, thought them too shiny and soul-less. I was wrong. [/quote] I agree with you I love my 2014 Precision with the CS pickups.

[attachment=217920:2014 Precision.jpg]Another vote for the Tort look.

I have a 1964 Hofner violin bass that I have owned since 1988, and like owen above I hardly play it but it has a lot of sentimental value to me.For me the "vintage thing" could be called the "history thing" owning a Fender from '51-'65 when Leo owned the company. And where & who owned it originally before it made it's way to the UK to eventually you being the next owner / custodian.

All the best with your 1st Precision

Stunning enjoy it

Another late vote for the Fender 9050 flatwounds, mine have been on since Jan 2015. Toying with the idea of buying 2 sets & making a 45-105 set, always used that gauge I guess you like what you like.

Lovely basses enjoy them both

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1454421885' post='2969571'] I was saving money for a Fodera when this came up and scuppered my plans! [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/72_zpsazpogryg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/72head_zps2jakehgv.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Nice looking bass personally I think you made the right choice

Haven't played it for a long while myself, maybe I'll get it out soon and have a quick go.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1454280399' post='2968268'] Are the strings spacings at the nut the same on all of them? The wider space between the A and D would annoy the hell out of me. [/quote] The nut slot for the A string was wide-end by the previous owner, for reasons known only to them. As the bass was original & 24 years old when I got it I didn't want to put a new nut on (and there were not many places you could get Hofner spares),so I just put a small wedge of paper in there or a bit of a match stick if I remember. The bass always held it's tuning and was always nice to play.

I have had my '64 Violin bass since 1988, did loads of gigs with it & it never let me down once.The neck has never needed to be reset which has been nice, stopped using it back in 1998. I only get it out now and again still a great little bass though. These pictures were taken about 5 years ago IIRC. [URL=http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/luckman67/media/002-1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t406/luckman67/002-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/luckman67/media/037.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t406/luckman67/037.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1452807069' post='2953769'] Get up a recent pic! [/quote] Here is one taken tonight 17/01/16

I have no recent pictures but will take one tomorrow I promise. Here is a picture I took back in August . [URL=http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/luckman67/media/unnamed_zpseihg5ecq.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t406/luckman67/unnamed_zpseihg5ecq.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

It was nice owning 5 basses at any one time (selling one's to buy others), but quite a few times I sold at a loss . And with a family to support & a job that for a while now looks shaky, was one of the main factors for going with 1 bass & 1 amp . But I am 50 next year (feels weird writing that) so you never know, maybe my wife and kids will buy me a bass .

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1452856811' post='2954092'] This man is single handedly trying to destroy the musical instrument industry by suggesting people can be happy with what they have and not buy any more. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE LIES. BUY MORE BASSES. [/quote] I know it sounds that but after all these years of chasing and owning over 30 basses, since 1987 I want to save my money now [quote name='cana.dan' timestamp='1452857256' post='2954099'] I think if I were to get my grubby hands on a Precision that would be the end of my GAS as I'd have all my basses covered. A Jazz, a Ric, a Musicman and a P. [/quote] I had 3 out of those 4 at 1 time. Ric 4003, US Musicman S.U.B & a Squier Precision

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1452807337' post='2953773'] Congratulations, a great achievement, but a word to the wise...do not expect much support or praise as this site is occupied by rampant GAS addicts! [/quote] I know but after 27 years of various degrees of GAS, I wanted a break now it's nicer just to look at other peoples bass collections,

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1452793656' post='2953591'] This is a very tragic story of what can happen or indeed could happen to any of us. Nevertheless I guess congratulations are in order. [/quote] Thank you I have owned multiple basses at various times, and I'm happy with just the Precision now.

On this very day last year I started a thread entitled New Bass & Amp Day, were I had just bought a brand new American Standard Precision bass, & a Fender Rumble 200 watt Combo and had them delivered to were I worked it was a great day. I said that I was going to be GAS free and save my money for other things in life. Well 1 year on and I have managed to keep my promise and surprised myself into the process (didn't think that would happen). Anyway 1 year on and I am still more than happy with both of my purchases and the only upgrades I did was, add a set of flatwounds (which have been on almost a year) and a set of Fender straplocks. And. I am still content with my 1 bass 1 amp stance that I took. back last year.

That does look really good

Very nice duo you have there,I to miss my USA SUB.

Was it a G&C case that the AVRI came with?

Nice looking bass I like the period style case candy. you get with the AVRI basses

Peavey Cirrus BXP very light & modern sounding.