goblin Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Well I've finally gone and done it. Whilst the Infinity's on it's holidays I probably felt there was a bass shaped void that needed filling haha. This beauty cropped up for sale the other day and I couldn't resist it really. I've been considering a P for a while so I've laid my hands on this 1996 50th Anniversary year MIJ Precision in Candy Apple Red [URL=http://s88.photobucket.com/user/goblin92/media/Basses/7698028F-D6FF-46CB-85D1-5C3C42F9E6E4_zpsepdwqypi.jpg.html][IMG]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/goblin92/Basses/7698028F-D6FF-46CB-85D1-5C3C42F9E6E4_zpsepdwqypi.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s88.photobucket.com/user/goblin92/media/Basses/F223EBFD-A956-40C3-94D7-16B03B2ACA85_zpsayjrctpq.jpg.html][IMG]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/goblin92/Basses/F223EBFD-A956-40C3-94D7-16B03B2ACA85_zpsayjrctpq.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I've never had a natural liking for Ps, but I understand for a lot of the styles I play they're perfect. I nipped up to near Newcastle to pick it up today and went straight to a gig with it afterwards. Sounded and performed absolutely spot on, there's a bit of a chip in the paint but it'll be easy enough to touch up. Set of straplocks, a clean up and some strings and I'll be happy as can be with this one! Quote
Naetharu Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Congratualtions on the new bass! That candy apple red is beautiful. Quote
discreet Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Lovely CAR. I'd fit a cream pg, but that's just me... nice bass. Quote
RhysP Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Can't go wrong with Japanese Fenders IMO - I have a CIJ 57 RI Precision & a CIJ Jazzmaster guitar & they're both great instruments. Quote
Paul S Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1446906065' post='2903396'] Can't go wrong with Japanese Fenders IMO - I have a CIJ 57 RI Precision & a CIJ Jazzmaster guitar & they're both great instruments. [/quote] Hard to disagree. I have been gradually whittling down my proper basses to number just 8 now, 3 are Japanese Fenders*, 4 are early/mid 80s Squiers. 5 of them medium scale The only odd man out is a Danelectro Longhorn. One - a Precision Lyte - is for sale, folks... Quote
M@23 Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I had a 1996 50th anniversary in Shell Pink. I want it back :-( Quote
goblin Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 It's belting, already gigged twice with it this weekend and it sounds huge. Just needs a couple of tweaks. I've ordered a replacement CTS pot as the tone pot is goosed, new set of strings and then needs a setup. But for £350 can I really complain? Quote
discreet Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) [quote name='goblin' timestamp='1447009062' post='2904153'] ...for £350 can I really complain? [/quote] No! Edited November 8, 2015 by discreet Quote
mattbass6 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Great purchase. I still have my '86 MIJ Precision and I will never let it go! Enjoy. They are wonderful basses Quote
Davo-London Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 I maybe too late, but you sometimes find folk have rewired the bass and the tone pot is perfectly OK, just some goon as rewired it incorrectly. Have a look inside! Davo Quote
goblin Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 Already checked, the wiring was absolutely fine and untouched. Definitely the pot Quote
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