Jono Bolton Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm looking to buy a new Precision body and [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-STRATosphere_W0QQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247"]The STRATosphere[/url] on ebay have [b]loads[/b] of replacement Fender parts. There's a few nice Jap Precision bodies, but there's nothing to say what the difference between the 57 and 62 P bass bodies is. Anyone know? There's a nice sunburst 57 and a lovely Lake Placid Blue 62. I fancy replacing the body of my black Mex P, but I like the Mex neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 AFAIK, the difference is in the neck (maple vs. rosewood fretboard). The bodies are identical. In general, Japanese P bodies can be basswood or alder. Alder bodies are used on the basses that come with US pickups. If the body is loaded, look at the bridge: If the saddles are threaded, it´s US/alder, if the saddles are slotted, it´s the (cheaper) basswood version with Japanese pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'm pretty sure the bodies are basswood, most of the auctions tell you in the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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