Guest MoJo Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 ....even though it's the tone I use 90% of the time? My current P/J, an inexpensive Samick Corsair has the P pickup in the sweetspot relative to it's 34" scale length and solo'd does a passable P bass impersonation. I'm not overly keen on gigging it as, despite it being a long scale bass, it's physically tiny. More like a short scale Jaguar in size. Anyone who has seen me will know I'm a big guy and on me, the Samick looks like a kids toy. I thought about buying another P-bass. My only reservation is that, over the years, I have owned a Westfield P-bass, an SQ Squier Precision, a CIJ Fender Precision, an MIM Precision and a US 'Hot-Rod' Presicion amongst others and sold them all. Whenever I own a P-bass, I find myself looking for something else then, when I find the grass isn't necessarily greener, I go looking for another Precision. Has anyone else experienced this on/off love for the Precision? I just wish I could settle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1431595559' post='2772875'] Has anyone else experienced this on/off love for the Precision? [/quote] Oh yes. I sold my 76P a few years ago and did the whole merry-go-round GAS thing with P/J basses, Jazz basses, relics, P copies, modern P basses, active basses and on and on and on. Got my 76P back recently and haven't put it down since, I'm exhausted from lack of sleep! So what does that tell you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I found that, despite liking MIMs, Squiers, CIJs, Sig Series etc, the ones for me are the US Standards. It may be "label-conciousness" or something, but I just feel more comfortable with them. Nothing wrong with the others, but to me there is always something, that I can`t specify mind, missing with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1431605881' post='2773065'] .....the ones for me are the US Standards.... [/quote] I'd better start saving then I would have made the Derby gig tomorrow but I'm out gigging myself.... Have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1431595559' post='2772875'] Has anyone else experienced this on/off love for the Precision? [/quote] If even someone of my tastes has dabbled (Squier P, Fender Cabronita P), then there is no hope, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That design will never stand the test of time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I was the same until I got my Lakland skyline Bob Glaub. It's by far the best precision I've ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Get yourself a nice beaten up (looks only) Limelight P, they're unique and play like the real thing at half the price.....I was never a P'man personally, but this is my go to bass for gigging with my soul band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Who actually makes the Limelights? And how much do they cost? I've never been able to work it out. Edited May 14, 2015 by Zenitram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I think you should at least try an american standard before committing to anything - I've always found them to be the best in terms of Fender offerings despite the current MIM & Squire options being well regarded and the pricier american ones looking good on paper. Though if I were buying a P I'd probably be looking for a used classic 50's one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Mmmmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1431609006' post='2773142'] Who actually makes the Limelights? And how much do they cost? I've never been able to work it out. [/quote] They're made by Mark (though he does also use another person for relicing) at classicandcoolguitars.co.uk They're nice bitsa's that they then do a pretty decent relicing job on. I wouldn't call them cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Should also try the Roadworn P-Bass if you get a chance. MIM made but they have a really 'played in' feel to them right out the box. Nitro finish which looks amazing especially in the sunburst. One of the best P's I've had. I still favour my see-through blonde '78 over it but that's just coz I used it for such a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Saying that he's got a used (though who would have known if he'd said newly reliced?) slab P on there for 650 atm which is rather tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Almost all my basses will do a P-sound, pretty convincingly (well, convincingly enough for live work) - it's my default tone, and what I always look for in a bass. I don't have any actual P-Basses any more, and I have no real GAS for one, I had a few, but visually they don't do much for me. So, kind of a split GAS: sound, yeah; looks, no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1431605881' post='2773065'] I found that, despite liking MIMs, Squiers, CIJs, Sig Series etc, the ones for me are the US Standards. It may be "label-conciousness" or something, but I just feel more comfortable with them. Nothing wrong with the others, but to me there is always something, that I can`t specify mind, missing with them. [/quote] I agree absolutely. My first P was a USA, but I'd be happy to gig a Squier (and have done) or a CIJ or MIM, but it was a USA I moved heaven and earth for to buy back when I had the opportunity to do so. I'm not so sure I would have done that for any other Precision. There's something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431597002' post='2772896'] Oh yes. I sold my 76P a few years ago and did the whole merry-go-round GAS thing with P/J basses, Jazz basses, relics, P copies, modern P basses, active basses and on and on and on. Got my 76P back recently and haven't put it down since, I'm exhausted from lack of sleep! So what does that tell you? [/quote] That you're about to sell it and go off on another GAS-induced journey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 As another self confessed big bass playing dude ( 6'4 odd and of Hunnish decent) I find most modern basses a bit on the small side thus i've settled happily on a t bird for live play the same reasons why people find them a little unwieldy ensures however a way of getting that P tone without the P body ( as jazz basses or indeed 51 non contoured ( SLAB) bodied basses are bigger I'd suggest a Scheter model T as there quite a bit bigger than a regulation P'J or what ive got my claws on a Status vintage P ( with a telebass style body) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1431609560' post='2773158'] They're made by Mark... They're nice bitsa's...[/quote] The first part suggests he makes the bodies and necks himself. The second part suggests he buys them from somewhere else. Do you know which it is? (Or I've misunderstood, of course). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1431615840' post='2773268'] That you're about to sell it and go off on another GAS-induced journey? [/quote] No! I'm sure I wouldn't be lucky enough to get it back twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431597002' post='2772896'] Oh yes. I sold my 76P a few years ago and did the whole merry-go-round GAS thing with P/J basses, Jazz basses, relics, P copies, modern P basses, active basses and on and on and on. Got my 76P back recently and haven't put it down since, I'm exhausted from lack of sleep! So what does that tell you? [/quote] I didn't realise you sold your 76P and then got it back.....you haven't mentioned it Hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1431619938' post='2773313'] I didn't realise you sold your 76P and then got it back.....you haven't mentioned it Hehehe [/quote] Oh yes, that's a great story! I really must tell it one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1431609531' post='2773157'] Mmmmmmm..... [/quote] If that was sea foam green... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1431623293' post='2773361'] If that was sea foam green... [/quote] I kind of like it washed-out sonic blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1431595559' post='2772875'] Has anyone else experienced this on/off love for the Precision? [/quote] No. I bought mine when I was 19 (I'm old and grey) and still have it. Even when I played other basses I've never considered selling this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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