Fender Precision Steve Harris West Ham colours in coming, photos now added on page 3

[police squad]

Just received an email from Andertons that it's in stock.

So I've bought it.
Hopefully Saturday delivery (Ive paid for it)

I've been an 'Arry fan since 1981, when Bruce joined the band. Maiden went to Italy to do a few gigs to get Bruce settled in. My brother's band 'The Raff' supported them on a couple of the dates. So I went and bought the first 2 albums. Loved it.

I'm also a West Ham fan.


I don't need another Precision, which I always think is the best reason to buy it.
Pictures when it arrives

Edited March 22, 2015 by police squad

[Number6]

Up the Irons

[badboy1984]

The SH bass comes with the 0.50 Rotosound flats right? I can imagine the flats would be very high tension. I can't even get on with the 0.45 roto flats.

[police squad]

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1426849538' post='2722613']
Up the Irons
[/quote] oh yes

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1426850132' post='2722627']
The SH bass comes with the 0.50 Rotosound flats right? I can imagine the flats would be very high tension. I can't even get on with the 0.45 roto flats.
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It does, we'll see how it goes. I might take it to a Policed gig tomorrow night, see how it sounds during the soundcheck

[dudewheresmybass]

Pics or it doesn't exist!

[police squad]

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1426850536' post='2722643']
Pics or it doesn't exist!
[/quote]

I haven't got it yet

[discreet]

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1426850593' post='2722646']
I haven't got it yet
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That's no excuse.

[police squad]

[karlfer]

OK, I'm in!!!!

I have had one on order from Thomann's since 31st January.
Original date for arrival at Thomann's was 31st March.
Now put back to 2nd April, so, bank holidays etc.

In a nutshell, unlikely to actually receive it until probably the 13th April.
Not a happy little 'Arry fan

[Fisheth]

Is it worth it, considering it's a MIM?

[police squad]

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1426852144' post='2722681']
Is it worth it, considering it's a MIM?
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I've got a MIM telecaster and it's as good as anything else I've got.

[discreet]

Wouldn't it be a lot easier and cheaper to buy a white Squier P and stick a West Ham badge on it...?
I mean, you know... how long is it going to take for THAT novelty to wear off?? *Runs away and hides in back of charity shop*

Edited March 20, 2015 by discreet

[police squad]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1426851937' post='2722676']
OK, I'm in!!!!

I have had one on order from Thomann's since 31st January.
Original date for arrival at Thomann's was 31st March.
Now put back to 2nd April, so, bank holidays etc.

In a nutshell, unlikely to actually receive it until probably the 13th April.
Not a happy little 'Arry fan
[/quote]

I'm sure it'll come Karl

[karlfer]

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1426852144' post='2722681']
Is it worth it, considering it's a MIM?
[/quote]

Interesting thought.
I have sold all my US Fenders and my Rick 4004 and ONLY gig my 2 Mex Fenders listed below.
BECAUSE BOTH are fabulous gigging basses.
Your comment is one that has bored the tits off me for years now and really your are just looking for a bit of attention.
Well, ya got it.

[Fisheth]

I am tempted by one though...

Been an Arry fan ever since I was small!

Edit: Wasn't trying to troll or anything, I was just looking at what was available on the used market and there's stuff like Prestige Ibanez's at that pricepoint.
Also heard some pretty spotty things about some of Fender's quality control, but every company seems to have issues at somepoint.

Edited March 20, 2015 by Fisheth

[police squad]

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1426852446' post='2722692']
I am tempted by one though...

Been an Arry fan ever since I was small!

Edit: Wasn't trying to troll or anything, I was just looking at what was available on the used market and there's stuff like Prestige Ibanez's at that pricepoint.
Also heard some pretty spotty things about some of Fender's quality control, but every company seems to have issues at somepoint.
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That's ok if you like Ibanez etc. I love Fender P basses. I have quite a collection already. USA, Japan.

If it's no good, I'll send it back

[Fisheth]

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1426853156' post='2722706']
That's ok if you like Ibanez etc. I love Fender P basses. I have quite a collection already. USA, Japan.

If it's no good, I'll send it back
[/quote]

Yeah, customer support is solid.

Looking forward to hearing some reports on this bass before I purchase one!

[chrismuzz]

I think he means the price, considering his avatar shows him holding a Squier he's probably not being snobbish

[badboy1984]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1426852418' post='2722689']
Interesting thought.
I have sold all my US Fenders and my Rick 4004 and ONLY gig my 2 Mex Fenders listed below.
BECAUSE BOTH are fabulous gigging basses.
Your comment is one that has bored the tits off me for years now and really your are just looking for a bit of attention.
Well, ya got it.
[/quote]

I know what you mean. I've sold 2x german warwick, 2x Musicman and 1x ACG. Now I'm only gigging with 1x MIM classic 60 fender jazz and 1x MIM P bass with the neck swapped and SD pickups lol.

[karlfer]

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1426852367' post='2722686']
I'm sure it'll come Karl
[/quote]

The waiting is killing me, not helped by concern over the U profile neck.
Mind, according to the spec on GAK, they have block inlays

[Fisheth]

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1426854867' post='2722735']
I think he means the price, considering his avatar shows him holding a Squier he's probably not being snobbish
[/quote]

Anything but! I love these Squiers! I'd love a proper Fender though.

If reports for this bass are good I'll probably nab one by the end of the year!

They don't have block inlay's do they? The Geddy Lee's might, but I'm sure the Harris bass doesn't have those.

Edited March 20, 2015 by Fisheth

[police squad]

no it has dots.


and ,apparently, it's been shipped

[ras52]

Has no one told you that West Ham don't play in white...? Or are you closet Tottenham fans?

[police squad]

Look at West ham's FA CUP winning kit from 1980

[Drax]

Lifelong Hammer and Maiden fan, so really want to like these but scared of the neck! The older SH signature model was a beast - my hobbit hands would struggle. It's listed as U neck, be good to hear your verdict.