Guest MoJo Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Basschat and Bassworld before it used to be overflowing with questions about 'What exotic wood should I have my Single-cut Shuker made from?" Recently I have noticed a growing trend of folks saying "I'm thinking of getting a Precision" and I can only see the demand increasing, so I think that the time to grab your instrument of fundamental simplicity is NOW before market forces push the prices up to silly levels. I took my P-bass to rehearsal last week (I normally play a Yamaha BB415 with both pick-ups full on). It's only a (decent) copy but has that classic sound. Uninspiring on it's own but has the unerring ability to drive any band. The smile on our guitarists face said it all. I have Andy at Wizard Pick-ups building me a 'Thumper' for it as we speak. Once installed, I shall be in P-bass heaven. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 [quote name='bassman2790' post='161391' date='Mar 21 2008, 12:57 PM']Recently I have noticed a growing trend of folks saying "I'm thinking of getting a Precision" and I can only see the demand increasing, so I think that the time to grab your instrument of fundamental simplicity is NOW before market forces push the prices up to silly levels.[/quote] Funny you should say that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) mmm just sold my beloved jazz & about to buy a freinds MIA 62 reissue precision. my warwick's in the for sale section so that will leave me with just 2 precisions Edited March 21, 2008 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Definately true - seems to be high demand for P's - especially vintage - a glut of cheap nice 'Rays ( ) - and where are all the Rickenbackers? Hiding under beds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='161395' date='Mar 21 2008, 01:07 PM']Funny you should say that... [/quote] And courtesy of the good Paul C, yours is now ready and waiting for you sir And it is gonna be hard for me to let it go as well! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I must say, they are growing on me. Modded a MIM for a friend & did a setup on it the other week. Played a set on it at a 60's gig as well. Really liked it. Still resisting so far, though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 In that case, I'm glad I got mine earlier this year. Also, with the bump in prices for brand new the MIA Fenders, unless a recession hits us pretty bad anytime soon, I was expecting a little spike in second-hand prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have to say I'm a convert to Precisions, I never used to get it, but now, they're the only thing that really seem to turn my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I got my second hand MIM Precision last October after a full on month at work picking up everybody's dropped shifts. It set me back £200 including a flightcase and postage. Spent a couple of months slowly modding it as and when I could afford it (this was also the build up to Christmas), put on a Badass II, Duncan Quarterpounder (I know not everyone cares for them) and a black scratchplate and it's my main bass now. Nothing I can fault about it really, it's a proper 'plug in and play' bass, no fannying about with multiple pickups and active electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Done the P thing, moved on. A light passive P with a jazz neck though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Can't get enough of mine-I just bought a beautiful, as new Ibanez AGB-200 semi acoustic, it's gorgeous, but I played a gig on Saturday and didn't even take the Ibanez with me-played the P all night. The wide neck and the finish on the 2007 maple neck just does it for me-only thing I am seriously considering is a sticking a new pickup in it-the Wizard Thumper has definitely caught my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 My first (good) bass was a P bass back in 1982. Moved onto Jazz/Ray type stuff in about 1985. Bought a MIA P bass last year - had a bit of an epiphany moment and I don't think I'd be without one now. The one and only 'plug n play' bass. Regarding values, I'd agree. Last year I think (for CIJ, MIA) prices were pretty low, reckon they've moved about +10-15% since then. More modern stuff seems to be a bargain at the mo (assuming it ain't a classy 'copy' e.g. Lakland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='161515' date='Mar 21 2008, 06:01 PM']A light passive P with a jazz neck though...[/quote] Funny you should say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='161624' date='Mar 21 2008, 10:39 PM']Funny you should say that [/quote] I'm missing it already mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='161632' date='Mar 21 2008, 10:54 PM']I'm missing it already mate [/quote] I drove straight to my tech. in Leicester... couldn't resist. He's gonna sort out the action & mend the black s/plate... I'm not surprised you're missing it... bloody gorgeous bass! I just can't wait to play it, I know we're going to have fun. & it's just about the most awesome bass I've ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Used my P-bass-a-like on a recording yesterday and it whipped the pants of my BB415. Brighter and punchier. The engineer didn't need to use any EQ, just a little compression to tighten things up. I can't believe it for a bass that cost so little. That pick-up configuration just seems to work so well. Cuts through any mix. Looks like the Yamaha may be making it's way to that auction site we all know and love (to hate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='161635' date='Mar 21 2008, 11:03 PM']I drove straight to my tech. in Leicester... couldn't resist. He's gonna sort out the action & mend the black s/plate... I'm not surprised you're missing it... bloody gorgeous bass! I just can't wait to play it, I know we're going to have fun. & it's just about the most awesome bass I've ever had [/quote] would that be Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just sold my $$ on ebay to fund a P or P copy.Had my eye on a Squire P special,or I may even join the SX owners club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Loving my recent purchase - a 62RI Jap Fender P.... Putting together a 70's RI from Jap Fender parts & a Thumper as I speak! Not letting go of my Spectors though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='cetera' post='163039' date='Mar 25 2008, 11:23 AM']Not letting go of my Spectors though.... [/quote] Go on, just one... :brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='163041' date='Mar 25 2008, 11:24 AM']Go on, just one... :brow:[/quote] Well, actually, there is one I may let go of..... purely to clear some debts..... a natural LX4..... let me know if you're interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 p bass FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='gafbass02' post='162961' date='Mar 25 2008, 07:55 AM']would that be Bob?[/quote] No, Howard Smith... a gigging guitarist, but good at basses too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='cetera' post='163043' date='Mar 25 2008, 11:28 AM']Well, actually, there is one I may let go of..... purely to clear some debts..... a natural LX4..... let me know if you're interested! [/quote] Oh don't tempt me! That'll learn me for asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic mac moe Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Got mine on hold from local music shop.USA black,white plate,maple 'board,S1.Brand new!!!My 40th present to ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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