Wooks79 Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_70_p_bass_relic_purple.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_70_p_bass_relic_purple.htm[/url] WOW! Love it. Would never buy it though, that's a hefty price tag! Quote
theyellowcar Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Amazing. They have some really fine looking Custom Shop P-basses on there! Quote
Wooks79 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 I'm a total sucker for purple! Quote
ezbass Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Love it. However, I'm guessing that it's a custom shop model, therefore new. Surely you could get a real 70s P for the same or even less? Quote
Wooks79 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 Definitely less than that. It's be cheaper to get a 70's P and get it refinished purple Quote
molan Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1418471974' post='2630444'] Definitely less than that. It's be cheaper to get a 70's P and get it refinished purple [/quote] But I bet it wouldn't play as well, sound as good or be a reasonable weight! Quote
Noisyjon Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) As much as it is, that's a good price for a new custom shop P these days! e.g. [url="http://www.coda-music.com/fender-custom-shop-precision-bass-p-15040.html"]http://www.coda-music.com/fender-custom-shop-precision-bass-p-15040.html[/url] Edited December 13, 2014 by Noisyjon Quote
ezbass Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1418472087' post='2630447'] But I bet it wouldn't play as well, sound as good or be a reasonable weight! [/quote]Playability and tone are secondary to real age and mojo. Sorry, I can't keep up the charade To be fair I've played some really nice 70s Ps, so there are some gems out there, it's finding them that's the difficulty. Back OT - drool! Quote
Legion Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Nice, but I prefer this one (and its cheaper!) Quote
Wooks79 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1418472087' post='2630447'] But I bet it wouldn't play as well, sound as good or be a reasonable weight! [/quote] I'm biased as I own a lovely '79 that plays great. It is heavy, but I like that. [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1418474123' post='2630473'] Nice, but I prefer this one (and its cheaper!) [/quote] That is nice as well, I'm a fan of maple boards though, so if it came with that, then yeah, maple with blocks and binding ideally! mmmm... Quote
EssentialTension Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1418474123' post='2630473'] Nice, but I prefer this one (and its cheaper!) [/quote] That appears to have a Jaguar guitar mute. Quote
Legion Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1418478851' post='2630516'] That appears to have a Jaguar guitar mute. [/quote] Well spotted, its the Sean Hurley signature P bass Quote
wateroftyne Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 The Sean Hurleys are nice. I wish they'd release a retrofit mute. Quote
EssentialTension Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1418490498' post='2630659'] Well spotted, its the Sean Hurley signature P bass [/quote] Ah, OK. vaguely know of him. Checking it out now. Quote
M@23 Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 They both look nice. I'll pop them both down on my Christmas list, I reckon. Don't really see those Shaun Hurley Precisions for sale often. Quote
Legion Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1418493409' post='2630687'] Ah, OK. vaguely know of him. Checking it out now. [/quote] Here's a nice sample of him [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChvNX8FLyFc"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChvNX8FLyFc[/url] Quote
KiOgon Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1418470128' post='2630427'] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_70_p_bass_relic_purple.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...elic_purple.htm[/url] WOW! Love it. Would never buy it though, that's a hefty price tag! [/quote]Are the pickguard screws & jack socket nut/washer - gold or rusty? Quote
BetaFunk Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks for reminder that i need to buy a Dremel tomorrow. Quote
Sibob Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1418471974' post='2630444'] Definitely less than that. It's be cheaper to get a 70's P and get it refinished purple [/quote] Yup, you could buy my '73 and have £100 still in your pocket Si Quote
molan Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1418514612' post='2630903'] Yup, you could buy my '73 and have £100 still in your pocket Si [/quote] And that's a really nice one too! Quote
M@23 Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1418503233' post='2630801'] Are the pickguard screws & jack socket nut/washer - gold or rusty? [/quote] Rusty. It's a relic. Tarnished chrome too. Quote
rungles Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 The rusty jack socket - not one of Fender's best ideas. Do they include a rusty old knackered Whirlwind cable too with dry joints? Quote
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