nash Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 I've been out of the loop for a while but now I'm back playing bass in a band that is going to tour etc. I have an amazing Japanese Fender P but it'll be 30 next year and to me it's irreplaceable. So I'm looking for something that is a great bass but is easily replaced if it gets stolen, broken etc. Are USA Fender still on top of their game? Lakland Skyline? Quote
wateroftyne Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263423-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-pj-fender-sandberg-lakland-killer/"]Maruszczyk[/url]. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274164-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-4p-pj/"]I can't fault 'em[/url]. Quote
Lozz196 Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) You`ll get many different answers to this one, Maruszczyk, Limelight, Lakland Skyline all good, but if it were me I`d just hunt out a 2nd hand 2008 onwards US Precision (even better if 2012 onwards due to the custom shop pickup). Of course if funds don`t stretch that far then another MIJ Fender would be good, and I really rate the 2012 onwards Mexican Fenders - I`ve had a few, all have been very good quality. And of course, there are the Road Worn Fenders - again Mex, but these are wonderful basses. Edited December 9, 2015 by Lozz196 Quote
timhiggins Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 For great value and classic p sound i would go for a bass collection ...i love the detroit one based on Jamersons classic motown bass Quote
obbm Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 I now realise that I should never have let that Precision go. Quote
chris_b Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='nash' timestamp='1449699747' post='2926182'] So I'm looking for something that is a great bass but is easily replaced if it gets stolen, broken etc.[/quote] What kind of places are you planning on playing? Buy a Mike Lull P bass and take care of it. Quote
nash Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1449700763' post='2926193'] I now realise that I should never have let that Precision go. [/quote] It is the best one I've ever played. There's something about the neck and it sounds amazing. Chris I'm a guitar tech and I've seen PRS guitars come back off a tour in Oz with split headstocks and the bassists Warwick had a huge gauge down the back. That's mainly because they were in old Scott Dixon cases and handlers just chuck things around. Also whilst on a load out I've had to run after someone who decided to pickup a £3k Framus and run. Quote
Bassman Steve Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I'd go for a s/h MIJ Fender. My last one cost about £500, including import costs etc, from Ishibashi. Quote
Pinball Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Interesting question, I've been looking for a really nice precision for a while and got a G&L SB-2 in a trade and am not longer looking so I wouldn't overlook them. Don't let the two pickups fool you as it nails the precision sound and feel IMHO If anything ever happened to it I would search out another. Quote
Roland Rock Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 In true BC/forum style I'm going to suggest something that looks great but I've never actually played - the Shuker JJ Burnell sig. Quote
CamdenRob Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1449710194' post='2926268'] Buy a Mike Lull P bass and take care of it. [/quote] I'll have to second this... Lull basses are wonderful. Quote
nash Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 My dad has a Yamaha and it's fantastic. Something to consider. I have to say I'm tempted to go for a used USA P. They seem reasonably priced. Quote
Lw. Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 If you're on tour & just need something reliable that you won't be upset about losing I'd probably just go for a Fender-USA (though the mex ones are fine) - every guitar shop in the country will have one in stock too so they're easily replaceable if it goes walkies. Quote
EBS_freak Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 The best P bass is the one that you play which feels right and sounds right to you. Anything else really doesn't matter. Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1449741354' post='2926349'] The best P bass is the one that you play which feels right and sounds right to you. Anything else really doesn't matter. [/quote] +1 Quote
ubit Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1449741354' post='2926349'] The best P bass is the one that you play which feels right and sounds right to you. Anything else really doesn't matter. [/quote] Quite! This question has so many answers that it will become ridiculous. Some cheap basses feel and sound amazing as do boutique level basses. There's also lots of rubbish throughout. I haven't tried every make but think Sandbergs are hard to beat, then again, I always take my Fenders when we gig . Quote
wateroftyne Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1449744059' post='2926380'] Quite! This question has so many answers that it will become ridiculous. [/quote] I disagree - the OP admits he's a bit out-of-the-loop. This thread will probably alert him to a number of options he wasn't familiar with previously. Quote
three Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1449735273' post='2926303'] In true BC/forum style I'm going to suggest something that looks great but I've never actually played - the Shuker JJ Burnell sig. [/quote] Couldn't agree more - Jon does a number of brilliant takes on the P - my PJ has some of the JJB features but other custom elements that make it immensely playable and versatile. Shuker has got to be worth consideration (though for touring, I'd be happy with a US or Japanese Fender - I'd also get a Peli case and try to do most of the handling of the bass myself) Quote
chris_b Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='nash' timestamp='1449729400' post='2926283'] I'm a guitar tech and I've seen PRS guitars come back off a tour in Oz with split headstocks and the bassists Warwick had a huge gauge down the back. That's mainly because they were in old Scott Dixon cases and handlers just chuck things around. Also whilst on a load out I've had to run after someone who decided to pickup a £3k Framus and run. [/quote] In that case I'd get a couple of good used Fender US Std P basses, some sturdy flight cases and and out board pre amp, like the Sadowsky or Sansamp, to get the sound you want. Quote
Rich Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1449700103' post='2926190'] Mexican Fenders - I`ve had a few [/quote] But then again, too few to mention. Quote
nash Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 It's looking like that's my plan. Are the newer rectangle cases they come with good? I'll probably put an EMG in any Pbass I get. I like how consistent they sound. I'm not one to be totally precious with my basses but with my old one I am getting that way. It has plenty of scars but I just want to minimise the chance of losing it. Thanks for all the comments. Quote
thebassist Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I'm not associated with the seller but this seems to be a bargain at £[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]575[/font][/color]. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/272196-fender-usa-standard-precision/ Quote
JapanAxe Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Depends a lot on your budget. Just try as many as you can! Quote
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