P bass obsession!

[kevvo66]

I've become obsessed with the p bass sound don't really like anything else sound wise is this normal or do I need to see a bass type doctor for a cure ?

[BassTractor]

Sorry, there is no cure.
This is normal.

[discreet]

This is perfectly natural and there is absolutely nothing to be worried about. However, if you have unexpected urges to play a bass that is NOT a Precision, then make an appointment to see your GP and ask him to refer you to a specialist.

Edited October 10, 2015 by discreet

[miles'tone]

Yes.

[Spike Vincent]

You have achieved nirvana. (small n....)

[Roger2611]

Yep what more do you need other than a good P

[Geek99]

I always disliked them till I tried a squier vm p

[bassbiscuits]

P basses rule - that is why you feel this way.

I've played something P bass shaped for most of the last 20 years. Recently I've explored other things and come to conclusion that P basses are really what I needed all along.

I've been at gigs where I've taken another bass and thought "I wish I'd brought my precision" but I can't think of a time I've brought along my P bass and thought "I wish I'd brought something else".

For me a good P bass ticks a lot of boxes.

Enjoy!

Edited October 11, 2015 by bassbiscuits

[Geek99]

As Samuel l Jackson said, "accept no substitute"

[cameltoe]

Many, many have sought to find tonal heaven before realising it was staring them in the face all along.

The P bass- when done well, there is nothing better.

(IMO smiley)

[interpol52]

To me Precisions do pretty much anything that a bassist is meant to do within a band. There is a Sean Hurley video on YouTube and he talks about being a session musician and needing P bass because that sound is what the artist and producer want pretty much all the time. Turning up with a 5 string active Lakland caused him problems.

Of course that doesn't mean it must be the sound that everyone should desire. I think that its history in music has big part in why many people end up wanting and loving the P bass sound. Fender P haters will ways be around, I used to be one. It took me 25 years of playing to convert.

[JapanAxe]

Yep, P obsession is a normal state, and in fact a desirable one. Here's a soothing picture:

[Norris]

I've just taken my Squier P-Bass Special out for the fourth gig running. I feel like a traitor to my Ric at the moment, but I'm just loving the sound of the SD-QPs

[smaz]

Welcome.

[Lozz196]

Yep, Precisions are the ones. This obsession is perfectly normal.

[Jazzneck]

Good morning, Lozz.

Wonderful things are Precisions, even the old ones.

Edited October 11, 2015 by Jazzneck

[ribbetingfrog]

I listen to a lot of rock.
The times I think "I love the bass tone on this" it is always a p bass.

I used to own a MIM with quarter pounders, had to sell it as I needed the cash but regret it, lovely thing.

They are indeed the shizz.

Edited October 11, 2015 by ribbetingfrog

[Agwin]

Sounds perfectly normal to me

[Bikenbass]

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1444508021' post='2883797']
Yep what more do you need other than a good P
[/quote]

Not so frequently during the night. ('kin prostate!)

[Number6]

I'm even considering a black P with mirror pickguard.....

[rogerstodge]

You won't see me playing a precision

[discreet]

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1444591483' post='2884373']
You won't see me playing a precision
[/quote]

You're a drummer?

[rogerstodge]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1444591628' post='2884375']


You're a drummer?
[/quote]'Ang on a minute, what am I talking about, I've got 2 of em in the cupboard

[discreet]

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1444592465' post='2884386']
'Ang on a minute, what am I talking about, I've got 2 of em in the cupboard.
[/quote]

That's why we won't see you playing them.

[rogerstodge]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1444594270' post='2884421']


That's why we won't see you playing them.
[/quote]that's the only place I'm allowed to play them