Highfox Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 This thread is giving me even more lust to try get hold of an older P-bass. Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1319014158' post='1408795']This thread is giving me even more lust to try get hold of an older P-bass.[/quote] I just got a 1977 Precision, Don. Vintage white, which after 34 means yellow. 10lbs in weight, plays and sounds fantastic. There some definate mojo about the older ones. Only problem is, they cost an arm & a leg! Quote
simon1964 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1319014158' post='1408795'] This thread is giving me even more lust to try get hold of an older P-bass. [/quote] You should! Inspired by this thread, I took my old Precision to a rehearsal last night for the first time in ages. I usually take the Stingray or Shuker. To be honest, I'd forgotten just how good a passive P sounds in the mix. I was smiling all the way home Quote
Highfox Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1319021444' post='1408903'] I just got a 1977 Precision, Don. Vintage white, which after 34 means yellow. 10lbs in weight, plays and sounds fantastic. There some definate mojo about the older ones. Only problem is, they cost an arm & a leg! [/quote] Yes I saw that bass! and it might of been what kicked off my lust to try find something just like it. So I can blame you lol. Hopefully something will turn up here at some point where the seller is willing to ship. Quote
mikeswals Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 And the Precisions: '05 Custom Shop 55 single coil P in very rare shell pink. [IMG]http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/Negative7bass/DSC04370.jpg[/IMG] '82 Precision Special, white turned into the nicotine queen. [IMG]http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/Negative7bass/DSC02868.jpg[/IMG] Quote
Cyrene Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1318801367' post='1406428'] Oh my giddy aunt...my YOB Precision. That's lovely...wish I was in as good nick... Edit: just read a couple of posts up - wise men think alike... [/quote] I want it so bad! Quote
jensenmann Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Here´s a picture of my Squier JV Precision. According to the serialnumber it seems to be an 83 model. The last owner added a DIYed active electronic with funky bass and treble pots. They interact in a weird way. When I took it apart I found out that the circuit had a flaw. After fixing it sounds pretty good. Usually I´m not a fan of active basses but in this case I´m absolutely fine with it. [attachment=91982:000_0450.JPG] Edited October 26, 2011 by jensenmann Quote
Hobbayne Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 [quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1319013735' post='1408784'] That's a beauty! [/quote] Thank you! ......................Wanna swap?? Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 Had a day off today, so decided to take some pics of some of my basses that i havent previously had time to take apart and photograph, can think of nothing better to do, its a rare treat to have time to tinker with my toys! My '56 (It's actually a 1/57 bass, neck and body both dated 1/57, but i call it a '56 when talking about it, so people know its the single coil version, anyway, here's a couple of pics, body is crazed to hell!!! Very cool, fell in love with it all over again today!! [attachment=91996:A'56 bass in case.JPG] [attachment=91997:body in case.JPG] [attachment=91998:body date.JPG] Quote
discreet Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 Beautiful. The real thing. Loving the dented ashtrays. Quote
LemonCello Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Here's my '78 - '81 precision in natural strung with flats. Quote
gary mac Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6194834188/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6194834188/"]Fenders enjoying indian summer[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/"]gem5819[/url], on Flickr Edited October 28, 2011 by gary mac Quote
Bassman Sam Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1319814077' post='1418918'] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6194834188/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6194834188/"]Fenders enjoying indian summer[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/"]gem5819[/url], on Flickr [/quote] Bugger, the link is private. Please make public, I wanna drool. Quote
Bassnut62 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 This lot are so full of P I need to go the bathroom right now....................... from left to right: P '63 - orginal P MM Ray '79 - Leo's second go at P-dom, active this time G&L Asat '89 - Leo's third go at P-dom, this time a Tele body, hyper electronics with P sounds amongst many others Sandberg Cali JM4 '08 - not a P at all, but it snuck in anyway. Quote
franzbassist Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Here's my new (to me) 1970 fretless. Edited November 9, 2011 by walbassist Quote
Twigman Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Here is my 1983 Squier JV 62P I bought it brand new in 1983 for £129 It has been my [i]only [/i]bass in all that time!!!! I doubt I will ever part with it. It is 100% original and even came with the 4ply (yes FOUR ply) tort plate and the Vintage threaded saddles. ;-) - take that CV fakers Edited November 9, 2011 by Twigman Quote
Nibody Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 What the hell.. my P Copy build.. I give you the Fecker Pretender Bass.. . Quote
zbigniew Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Wow! That's a great looking bass and pretty cool this is your only bass ever (Twigmans' Squire that is, apparently I don't know how to quote...hah) z Edited November 9, 2011 by zbigniew Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 My recently acquired 1973 P Bass. It's beautifully light and almost spotless Quote
Twigman Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='zbigniew' timestamp='1320873778' post='1432722'] Wow! That's a great looking bass and pretty cool this is your only bass ever (Twigmans' Squire that is, apparently I don't know how to quote...hah) z [/quote] It's not my only bass ever, just my only bass since 1983...I had a Kay (I think it was) 2 tone sunburst '57esque precision ( cost about £30 brand new in 80/81) before it with a neck that weighed about 10lb which was about 3" thick - that was an effort just to pick up, let alone play a set with - and it was impossible to set up - it had major issues. Quote
Kelso Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) This is my 75' P-Bass (100% original apart from the ash trays). Still don't have her yet but recently found out she has made it through customs so all is well. Should get her next week. Can't wait! She was an olympic white but has faded to a funky yellow colour - loves it! Edited November 9, 2011 by Kelso Quote
Chris Horton Posted November 10, 2011 Author Posted November 10, 2011 [quote name='Kelso' timestamp='1320881662' post='1432854'] This is my 75' P-Bass (100% original apart from the ash trays). Still don't have her yet but recently found out she has made it through customs so all is well. Should get her next week. Can't wait! She was an olympic white but has faded to a funky yellow colour - loves it! [/quote] Where did you get the bass from ?? looks fantastic !!! Quote
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