New (secondhand) bass day - Precision!!

[RhysP]

Well, this is obviously another sign of the impending apocalypse - I've bought a Fender Precision.

The guy I bought it from just dropped it off to me & I have to say it's rather fantastic

It's a MIJ model in Fiesta Red, and is currently strung with flats which is an added bonus as I've always wanted to try them. Only thing not original is the pickup which has been changed for a Seymour Duncan.

First impressions - surprisingly lightweight, the neck is just perfect for me & it sounds great; everything sounds like I'm playing bass parts from early 70s cop films.
Here's a picture:

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[Bassman Sam]

Good score,a very nice looking P. Enjoy.

[skej21]

Once you buy MIJ, you'll never go back. US standards seem like such a bad deal in comparison.

[gary mac]

Nice.

Jap ones are good uns.

[discreet]

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1373038107' post='2133107']...everything sounds like I'm playing bass parts from early 70s cop films.[size=4][/quote][/size]
[size=4]I think that's what P basses are for... [/size] [size=4] and you can't beat fiesta red with a maple fretboard. Sweet.[/size]

Edited July 5, 2013 by discreet

[eddiehoffmann]

Great bass man! And welcome to the P-Bass world.

PS Try your hand at vintage porn soundtrack too. The P is just made for it

[Lozz196]

Nice bass.

[Mr Fretbuzz]

ooo nice P and whats the 5 string?

I'll have to get some 70s Porno just for research purposes of course

[discreet]

[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1373054326' post='2133344']I'll have to get some 70s Porno just for research purposes of course [size=4][/quote][/size]
[size=4]Feel free to use mine - it's in a bin bag under a hedge just outside Leeds.[/size]

Edited July 5, 2013 by discreet

[tredders]

That's ace. Always loved that colour / pickguard / neck combinaton.

[Evil Undead]

[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1373054326' post='2133344']
ooo nice P and whats the 5 string?

[/quote]

Looks like a Spector Euro 5LX. Correct me if I'm wrong Rhys!

Very nice, both of them

[RhysP]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1373062263' post='2133466']
Looks like a Spector Euro 5LX. Correct me if I'm wrong Rhys!
[/quote]
It is indeed a Euro 5 LX - well observed!
Thanks for all the comments. I've always been impressed by the quality of MIJ Fenders when I've played them in the past, and this one is no exception. It's in immaculate condition too.

I wasn't sure about the white scratchplate at first, thinking I'd change it for a black or tort one. I think it's starting to grow on me now though.

I actually woke up this morning looking forward to spending some time playing - that hasn't happened for a long time, and it's a pretty good feeling!