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Very nice pair of basses. I've noticed a few lefty player plus models showing up for sale now and in several different finishes. The light finish looks more cream ( i think it call Pearl) than the polar white of the standard bass. Suits the torte pickguard better imho.The Player maple necks are really nicely finished on these basses and the satin back is smooth and fast. The slim profile is also easy on the hand.

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13 hours ago, kevham said:

Pending a new family photo, here are the latest additions. A 2022 Fender Player Plus (white) and a 2021 Fender Player (black). The black one has an aftermarket pickguard and the hi mass bridge.

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Lovely basses. Can you tell me where you got the replacement pickguard from?

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7 hours ago, JohnR said:

Lovely basses. Can you tell me where you got the replacement pickguard from?

Sorry John I don't know - it came with the bass. It's not the best fit though.

I've previously had pickguards made using the original as a template by Jack's Instruments in Manchester. Did a really good job. Not sure if he still does it though.

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2 hours ago, kevham said:

 

Sorry John I don't know - it came with the bass. It's not the best fit though.

 

 

 

I've previously had pickguards made using the original as a template by Jack's Instruments in Manchester. Did a really good job. Not sure if he still does it though.

 

 

Yeah they are still going.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8 minutes ago, Bonin-in-the boneyard said:

IMG_20230223_222741.thumb.jpg.c0b6398a74431b8166f5924b2f1e31a0.jpgIMG_20230223_222643.thumb.jpg.9dcb0891fafdb8a6f0f6146360b1b2cb.jpgIMG_20230223_222727.thumb.jpg.877f1ed51b89440e61442a41a805ab2b.jpgIMG_20230223_222712.thumb.jpg.6ac7503651a636cfbcb7a79a09d38c2f.jpgJust got this sire 

Great Basses love the maple fingerboard 👌👌

 

That's a really striking sparkly finish - lovely! And the neck looks great. It's definitely one of the best things about Sire basses (along with the price!)

 

I've had 3 Sires. A first gen V7 (really nice except for the tuner that fell to bits), a D5 that has the best feeling neck I've ever had and a U5 which had to go back because the fret edges were so poor.

I still have the D5 - it's a lovely thing to play.

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Yeah they are quality necks

I've had a few including a first gen and the tuners aren't the best but a lot better on the 2nd gen 

This one is really light for a five string

I was going to wait and see if they are making the v8s in Lefty as they look

Good

But the finish on this one got me in the end 🤣

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7 hours ago, Bonin-in-the boneyard said:

Yeah they are quality necks

I've had a few including a first gen and the tuners aren't the best but a lot better on the 2nd gen 

This one is really light for a five string

I was going to wait and see if they are making the v8s in Lefty as they look

Good

But the finish on this one got me in the end 🤣

Lovely!!! Hankered after that colour for ages.... Ended up with my V9 though which may well be gigged tomorrow.

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49 minutes ago, Bonin-in-the boneyard said:

The v9 is nice I nearly bought one 

Don't see them anymore have the stopped production 

I think so. When it was the top of the range it had the flame top and ebony board but when the V7 second generation got ebony boards too I think nobody bothered with them. The maple top makes it look very 90's to me at least. With all the new models out I don't think they've bothered with it anymore and probably also why they were such a good price for the last year.

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Thanks to  @Graham A I now have a trio of Fender Precisions (top to bottom):

2021 Fender Player Plus

2021 Fender American Professional II

2021 Fender Player with Hi-mass bridge and Hipshot tuners

 

Would quite like one of the Japanese PB-62 reissues and a Fender or Squier 32" scale for the collection at some stage.

 

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21 hours ago, kevham said:

Thanks to  @Graham A I now have a trio of Fender Precisions (top to bottom):

2021 Fender Player Plus

2021 Fender American Professional II

2021 Fender Player with Hi-mass bridge and Hipshot tuners

 

Would quite like one of the Japanese PB-62 reissues and a Fender or Squier 32" scale for the collection at some stage.

 

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Glad you're enjoying your new bass @kevham 👍

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On 04/11/2023 at 16:45, kevham said:

Thanks to  @Graham A I now have a trio of Fender Precisions (top to bottom):

2021 Fender Player Plus

2021 Fender American Professional II

2021 Fender Player with Hi-mass bridge and Hipshot tuners

 

Would quite like one of the Japanese PB-62 reissues and a Fender or Squier 32" scale for the collection at some stage.

 

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Black Precisions with black guards and maple fretboards: the official bass of the British New Wave!

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41 minutes ago, JohnR said:

How is it? I've been lusting after one of these for months. 

Yeah I have as well then this one came up at a good price and I couldn't resist as I love the white

It's really nice fit and finish is top notch

Set-up was good just lowered the action to my taste and it plays great

Really glad I bought one 👌👌

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