Precisions

[danbowskill]

Im in love with the fender Jazz roasted necks, they just feel perfect for my hands and adds a snappy punch to the sound.

 

Edited October 2, 2022 by danbowskill
Better pics

[Lozz196]

Love the colour co-ordination on those two Dan

[Obra]

On 30/09/2022 at 16:11, danbowskill said:

Im in love with the fender Jazz roasted necks, they just feel perfect for my hands and adds a snappy punch to the sound.

 

 

   Beautiful basses, just one Jazz pickup to much for my taste 👍

[MungoBass]

My 2015 American Vintage Reissue - one of my favourite basses. The white blonde has a few nicks and some lacquer checking, whilst the back of the neck is now almost gloss free!  It is my lightest Fender at just 8lbs and 3ozs.  Set up with a set of La Bella gold white flats.

[Linus27]

On 14/04/2022 at 17:38, wrinkleygit said:

This has just moved in with me, will get some more pics and details up after Easter, when my daughter and grandkids have returned home !!

 

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful  

[danbowskill]

Rain day = bass day.

Just put together another p bass with jazz neck... Stained, oiled and waxed quilted mapel top on popular body. Great weight to it and a nice bright tone

Edited November 21, 2022 by danbowskill

[IanA]

These are my only 2 basses now… Both American Pro Precisions and both with Nordstrand pickups. 

[AndyTravis]

 

90’s Japan reissue body.

2017 Mexico Block and bound neck

Hipshot Lollipops.

 

affectionately known as the Geddy P.

 

born today on my kitchen table.

[Sibob]

On 01/11/2020 at 19:54, wateroftyne said:

I've got a loan of a pal's '75 at the moment, and it's absolutely lush.

It's hard to describe - the body feels alive when you play it. Here's a little demo I made which doesn't really convey that feeling, but... y'know.

 

@wateroftyne Is this bass still knocking around?

 

Si

Edited January 22, 2023 by Sibob

[wateroftyne]

1 minute ago, Sibob said:

@wateroftyne Is this bass still knocking around?

 

Si

It is. I’m seeing the owner tomorrow, as it happens. Don’t think it’s going anywhere for a while..!

[Muppet]

2 hours ago, IanA said:

These are my only 2 basses now… Both American Pro Precisions and both with Nordstrand pickups. 

How do you find the Nordstrands in the 5? I’m finding they’re a bit more mellow than anything I have in my four strings….haven’t made my mind up yet…! 

[DGBass]

Two classic p-bass finishes from the late seventies I've always admired were the black/black/maple(JJ Burnel) and the black/white/maple (Dee Dee Ramone). I don't usually mess with standard options on basses however a chance came up to do so recently and I decided to indulge my inner Dee Dee Ramone. Lots of folks go for black/black/maple Precisions but not so much the black/white/maple option. It's even less likely to come up on a leftie. I won't moan about lefties not having the same choice of P-bass finishes as righties ( we dont! 😁) so doing one for myself was fun. Saying that I really like the end result and haven't seen another leftie like it. It's all bog standard Fender MIM and plays as well as any P i've ever played. 

 

[IanA]

7 hours ago, Muppet said:

How do you find the Nordstrands in the 5? I’m finding they’re a bit more mellow than anything I have in my four strings….haven’t made my mind up yet…! 

I would kind of agree with you there. The 5 is certainly more mellow than the 4, which can get quite aggressive. It still sounds like a good P though. I think the 4 sounds more like a bright 50’s Precision and the 5 a mellowed out 60’s Precision.

I have considered trying some other pickups in the 5 but overall am pretty happy with the sound, the 4 is absolutely perfect though😊

[Muppet]

33 minutes ago, IanA said:

I would kind of agree with you there. The 5 is certainly more mellow than the 4, which can get quite aggressive. It still sounds like a good P though. I think the 4 sounds more like a bright 50’s Precision and the 5 a mellowed out 60’s Precision.

I have considered trying some other pickups in the 5 but overall am pretty happy with the sound, the 4 is absolutely perfect though😊

Thanks! I did try some SD Quarter Pounds too but they were far too boomy so they came straight out!  

[IanA]

20 minutes ago, Muppet said:

Thanks! I did try some SD Quarter Pounds too but they were far too boomy so they came straight out!  

I seem to remember checking to see if Fralin did one but from memory they don’t. I might be tempted to try the Aguilars next I think… maybe a Lollar might make me something if I ask nicely😊

[MungoBass]

11 hours ago, DGBass said:

Two classic p-bass finishes from the late seventies I've always admired were the black/black/maple(JJ Burnel) and the black/white/maple (Dee Dee Ramone). 

 

I love that look! It takes me back to the late 70’s and how I lusted after that exact colour combination. I seem to remember that a new Jazz bass was around £220! Only late last year I bought a 2014 Precision in Olympic White with Maple….but a tort guard! I might change it one day for black! 

[MungoBass]

46 minutes ago, MungoBass said:

I love that look! It takes me back to the late 70’s and how I lusted after that exact colour combination. I seem to remember that a new Jazz bass was around £220! Only late last year I bought a 2014 Precision in Olympic White with Maple….but a tort guard! I might change it one day for black! 

Picture of my 2014 Precision. I think Fender got it very right with this series. 

[IanA]

1 hour ago, MungoBass said:

Picture of my 2014 Precision. I think Fender got it very right with this series. 

My favourite colour combination by far… beautiful looking bass

[MM Stingray 62]

When I think of a 70’s p bass it has to be the Black & Maple JJ Burnel a classic looking combo IMO.

[BillyBass]

My Precisions

My current band does punk covers so a P bass and pick is what is needed.  I alternate between these three.

 

The red one is a Mexican standard with an EMG Geezer Butler split coil.  Sounds lush

The blue and gold is one of the recent Squier 40th anniversary gold editions.  The metallic blue PJ on the right is a Charvel pro-Mod with a John East pre amp.  

The Charvel PJ feels nicest in my hands, the neck is more jazz bass sized and it has rolled edges and a satin finish on the back.  The red MIM probably sounds the best but all three are great and I'm keeping them all.

[Lozz196]

9 hours ago, MungoBass said:

Picture of my 2014 Precision. I think Fender got it very right with this series. 

Agree, this series is def my fave too.

[spacecowboy]

Got my beautiful new 2009 USA 5 string P from Bass Bros last week, just got round to setting it up with Labella Flats, it’s absolutely gorgeous! 
 

 

 

 

 

bonus dog content! TBF it’s her sun spot chair! 

 

Edited February 6, 2023 by spacecowboy

[MungoBass]

34 minutes ago, spacecowboy said:

Got my beautiful new 2009 USA 5 string P from Bass Bros last week, just got round to setting it up with Labella Flats, it’s absolutely gorgeous! 
 

 

 

 

 

bonus dog content! TBF it’s her sun spot chair! 

 

Lovely!
 

Precision and La Bellas, what’s not to like! 

[BlueMoon]

@spacecowboy how do you find Labellas when strung through the bridge? Not sure, but I think that is how it looks from the pics.
 

Great bass, btw!!

[spacecowboy]

18 minutes ago, BlueMoon said:

@spacecowboy how do you find Labellas when strung through the bridge? Not sure, but I think that is how it looks from the pics.
 

Great bass, btw!!

Hi! So I have the BEAG strings thru body and the D top loaded as the string wouldn’t reach the tuner for a wind thru body, but! I can’t notice much difference if any, it’s only a few mm so I’m not too surprised! It’s setup lovely now and it’s very fun to play so no need to change just yet!