solo4652 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Folks, I have my eye on an MIM Precision 60th anniversary, just like this: [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Fender_-_60th_Anniversary_Standard_Precision_Bass/FEN-0146102355"]http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Fender_-_60th_Anniversary_Standard_Precision_Bass/FEN-0146102355[/url] Will the American series pickup make a noticeable difference compared to a standard MIM pickup? Steve Edited March 26, 2013 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I had one of these, I'd recommend playing before you buy, I didn't like the neck at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The American pickups I find to be fuller and less clanky, having less top-end. Strangely enough, at quiet volumes they actually sound a bit unexciting in comparison, with the MIMs seeming to have a lot more life, but get to gigging volumes and you then appreciate the solidity and even-ness of the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1364372657' post='2025440'] I had one of these, I'd recommend playing before you buy, I didn't like the neck at all. [/quote] What was it about the neck you disliked? I see you have a Blazer - I have one too. If I buy the MIM P, either it or the Blazer will be my gig back-up and the other will have to go. Which do you prefer, and why? Edited March 27, 2013 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I love mine. But be warned, apparently it's not an American standard pickup in the 60th anniversary. According to a post from a rep at fender uk it was instead a mex made 60's reissue pickup. I cannot remember what forum it was on as it was a long time ago but it's worth a google search. He went on to say it was a catalogue mistake that was never changed. I must admit they lacked a bit of low end. I replaced the pick up with some fralins and it's now so good that it is the only bass I will never sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1364424919' post='2026462'] I love mine. But be warned, apparently it's not an American standard pickup in the 60th anniversary. According to a post from a rep at fender uk it was instead a mex made 60's reissue pickup. I cannot remember what forum it was on as it was a long time ago but it's worth a google search. He went on to say it was a catalogue mistake that was never changed. I must admit they lacked a bit of low end. I replaced the pick up with some fralins and it's now so good that it is the only bass I will never sell. [/quote] Hmmm - that's interesting! I'm hoping to try the bass out in the next few days, but it will only be in the seller's house, through my practice amp - so, not a good representation of gig-level tone and volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Carter Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just my two-penneth but I to tried one of these and found the neck to be bloody awful. Hard to put my finger on why, it just felt very unwieldy in my hands, could of been my hands of course ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='Lee Carter' timestamp='1364469956' post='2026849'] Just my two-penneth but I to tried one of these and found the neck to be bloody awful. Hard to put my finger on why, it just felt very unwieldy in my hands, could of been my hands of course ;-) [/quote] Well, that's interesting - you're echoing what cocco was saying, above. Pickup seems to be a little dubious too. I'm losing interest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Agree with some of the opinions on this. I tried one of these in Dawson's - they were telling me about it having a USA pickup - which I didn't think sounded up to much compared to the other P's they had in. Makes sense now reading the above. Seems like a bit of a 'Frankenstein' / random Fender parts bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364331336' post='2025058'] Folks, I have my eye on an MIM Precision 60th anniversary, just like this: [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Fender_-_60th_Anniversary_Standard_Precision_Bass/FEN-0146102355"]http://www.soundsliv.../FEN-0146102355[/url] Will the American series pickup make a noticeable difference compared to a standard MIM pickup? Steve [/quote] I would be more worried about the quoted weight - 12Kg suppose it's a concrete body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1364473813' post='2026924'] I would be more worried about the quoted weight - 12Kg suppose it's a concrete body [/quote] Crikey - hadn't spotted that. So, 12 Kg (26.5 Lbs). It might even be heavier than my mahogany-and-brass Blazer. Surely not. Edited March 28, 2013 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It's only a typo & - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5t5_O8hdA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364476666' post='2026968'] Crikey - hadn't spotted that. So, 12 Kg (26.5 Lbs). It might even be heavier than my mahogany-and-brass Blazer. Surely not. [/quote] Again, no. It's the same weight as any other mex fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 You mean it [i]doesn't[/i] weigh 12 Kgs!? Really!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364485978' post='2027162'] You mean it [i]doesn't[/i] weigh 12 Kgs!? Really!? [/quote] I swear that some of the Alembics I've tried have been pretty close to 12Kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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