Japhet Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Been playing 20 yrs+ now and have never felt much love for Fender or Precisions in particular. However, it felt a bit weird being surrounded by so much Precision love that when the opportunity arose to 'treat' myself, I started to have some Precision GAS. I had previously become royally p***ed off with Fender for their treatment of Genz Benz (amongst others) and had vowed not to support them in any way. Whilst perusing the F/S section a 1980's Tokai Hard Puncher caught my eye. Black with Rosewood fretboard hit the mark aesthetically for me, and newly strung with a set of flats (which I also have little experience of). Resistance was futile and a deal was done. Well, in short, I'm a bit knocked out by it. Lovely thing to play, superb neck, great tone. I cant put the damn thing down. I waned something could have a fiddle with, so I have a Custom Shop 62 pickup on the way (yes, I know it's Fender so I'm a bit ashamed but I think this bass deserves it) and a shielding kit. Looking forward to the next band rehearsal when I can hear it at full tilt in the mix. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 A P-Bass with flats is a beautiful thing. And a Hard Puncher is near as dammit a P-Bass. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 These were & are great basses I wish I'd bought one back in the 80's, the CS 62 pickup is a great pickup IMO & the reason why I bought the American Standard Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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