JamesBass Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 So bar going for a Fender made P, including the CS, what else is out there? Quote
discreet Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Nothing. Bwa-ha-ha-ha-hahhh haaaahhhhh!!! Seriously though, Lakland make a very good P Bass... as does Mike Lull... Sandberg... G&L... Peterbuilt... Limelight... Maruszcyk seem to be getting love on here, but I've not seen or tried one yet. Or did you mean a bass that has a split pickup and sounds like a P that is not necessarily P-Bass shaped..? Edited November 12, 2015 by discreet Quote
hookys6stringbass Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 The Yamaha BB range....vintage or modern you can't go wrong. Quote
Highfox Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 [quote name='hookys6stringbass' timestamp='1447354816' post='2907051'] The Yamaha BB range....vintage or modern you can't go wrong. [/quote] I'll agree with that as I just picked up my first BB (PJ) last week.. and I'm normally a P man Quote
Muzz Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1447354811' post='2907050'] Or did you mean a bass that has a split pickup and sounds like a P that is not necessarily P-Bass shaped..? [/quote] Pretty much everything I own falls into this category... Quote
Lozz196 Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Lakland, Limelight, Sandberg, Maruszcyk, Lull, not read a bad thing about their Precision style basses. I had a Lakland Skyline which is their cheaper end range and it was very good, so can only think how good the higher ranges are. Similarly with the Yamaha BB range, I had an 1100s, very good bass. But for me, well a Precision is a Fender. Accept no imitations. Quote
No lust in Jazz Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 May I ask why you're looking for an alternative to a P bass? - the right one is unbridled joy. But the sound can be approximated by other instruments. Quote
discreet Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1447356109' post='2907064'] ...a Precision is a Fender. Accept no imitations. [/quote] [quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1447356509' post='2907067'] May I ask why you're looking for an alternative to a P bass? - the right one is unbridled joy. [/quote] All true, all true... Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Save yourself a fortune-USA Peavey bass-make sure it is USA though. I use a Foundation ,the jazz bass on steroids but cleans up nicely. Quote
rmcki Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1447356109' post='2907064'] Lakland, Limelight, Sandberg, Maruszcyk, Lull, not read a bad thing about their Precision style basses. I had a Lakland Skyline which is their cheaper end range and it was very good, so can only think how good the higher ranges are. Similarly with the Yamaha BB range, I had an 1100s, very good bass. But for me, well a Precision is a Fender. Accept no imitations. [/quote] I've had a Sandberg for a few week now, i'd say its a P-bass with options. Quote
JamesBass Posted November 12, 2015 Author Posted November 12, 2015 [quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1447356509' post='2907067'] May I ask why you're looking for an alternative to a P bass? - the right one is unbridled joy. But the sound can be approximated by other instruments. [/quote] Just curious, I've got a MIM P and was thinking of adding another P to the stable, one for rounds, one for flats kinda thing. So was curious to know what else is out there and what people are rating these days, I know Fender are rather hit and miss at times, I've had experience of that myself, played a 63 RI P and it was a pig, pick up sounded too bright to me, the neck was just uncomfortable, mainly due to the finish on it, and the set up was beyond terrible. My MIM P is my favourite bass I currently own though. Quote
tom1946 Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 My MIM P bass is excellent, Arctic white with a hyperactive very loud pickup with fantastic tone. Soo I thought I'd go to a local guitar shop (Steven James in Middlesbrough) and try a couple more and buy a backup. To start with he didn't have any so he said I'll get a couple in and ring you when they get here, should be a week or so. That was 8 months ago so I'm not holding my breath....... No wonder so many music shops are going to the wall with service like that. Still looking for another MIM in Red/Maple to compliment my white one... Quote
JapanAxe Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 [quote name='rmcki' timestamp='1447360789' post='2907122'] I've had a Sandberg for a few week now, i'd say its a P-bass with options. [/quote] I concur. Quote
No lust in Jazz Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 I've had a few, old and new, the only P bass I have now is a mid 90's American standard which I bought new - its totally stock and I could tell you where and when every ding happened. I go through phases of flats or round wound strings etc.. its played everything from cock rock to jazz that was so far up its own rectum we needed surgery to end a number and its the one I'd save from a fire. I also have an Xotic XP 5 string which is superb - we played live recently and the sound man had a total hard on for it. Quote
three Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Possibly Shuker - lots of options and clever construction features (e.g., J J Burnel)? I'm using one currently - a custom order (not mine) with a Sadowsky style (perfectly modelled) 1.45" nut J neck and JJB body recipe. Build quality is superb. It's active too (so many options with Shuker!) - great for me as I'm a massive fan of the P body shape but not the stock P tone, though I realise that this isn't a popular position! In defence, I do actually like the tone of some mid to late '70s Fender Ps (more aggression, growl and focus to my ears). Possibly slid off-topic a bit here but Shuker may be worth consideration (and sometimes they can be found at very reasonable prices in the used market). Edited November 16, 2015 by three Quote
Muzz Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Yup, my Shuker does a very very good P impression without looking in the least P-like. Jon's actual P copies are even closer, and his build quality is exemplary. Risking a good lynching here...I like the sound but not the look of the Fender P... Quote
neepheid Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1447672194' post='2909339'] Risking a good lynching here...I like the sound but not the look of the Fender P... [/quote] There'll be no lynching today, because believe it or not it's OK to have a negative opinion about P basses. Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1447364957' post='2907174'] Just curious, I've got a MIM P and was thinking of adding another P to the stable, one for rounds, one for flats kinda thing. So was curious to know what else is out there and what people are rating these days, I know Fender are rather hit and miss at times, I've had experience of that myself, played a 63 RI P and it was a pig, pick up sounded too bright to me, the neck was just uncomfortable, mainly due to the finish on it, and the set up was beyond terrible. My MIM P is my favourite bass I currently own though. [/quote] Schecter Model T, perhaps? New one would set you back about £6-700, so a little more than a MIM Fender. There's a perfectly serviceable J pickup in the bridge position as well as the obligatory split-coil; both are Seymour Duncans. The neck profile is more akin to a Jazz than a Precision - don't know whether that would put you off - but I'm certainly very fond of mine! Quote
JamesBass Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1447678818' post='2909419'] Schecter Model T, perhaps? New one would set you back about £6-700, so a little more than a MIM Fender. There's a perfectly serviceable J pickup in the bridge position as well as the obligatory split-coil; both are Seymour Duncans. The neck profile is more akin to a Jazz than a Precision - don't know whether that would put you off - but I'm certainly very fond of mine! [/quote] Looking for a straight up P, and the J width(Or close to) is a huge put off to me, much prefer the feel of a P neck Quote
Fisheth Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Maruszcyk could probably do all that for you, for a reasonable cost. If you can try one it might be worth a punt. Quote
Truckstop Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 The Mark Hoppus Jazz is the best Precision that Fender make I think! Quote
Lozz196 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1447690985' post='2909525'] The Mark Hoppus Jazz is the best Precision that Fender make I think! [/quote] And soundwise at the Herts Bass Bash Precision Blind-Test two years ago won hands down against some very tasty competition (70s, 60s and 50s Fender Precisions amongst them). Quote
Dazed Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) How would a warwick streamer stage 1 4 string line up in P bass land ? I like Warwicks I ( having finally caught up with everyone now ) appreciate a nice Precision It has a split coil at the neck Any P owners have a Streamer to compare to? Edited December 6, 2015 by Dazed Quote
wateroftyne Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 Maruszczyk. Just ridiculous value for money. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254344-the-official-maruszczyk-club/ Quote
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