Dee Dee Ramone Sig vs Mex Standard P

[P_bass_1983]

Hi guys I've been reading up on the Dee Dee Ramone Sigature Precision and it seems as though it's not much different to a Mexican Standard Precision. Are you really paying £100's extra for the signature and fancy neck plate or is there more to it than that? If anyone's owned both and can do a straight comparison that would be great.
Are other precisions in that price range that are much better? USA P a bit too expensive for me at the moment.
Cheers
Paul

[LewisK1975]

I'm sure Karlfer on here had one (may still have), he may be able to offer a well-informed opinion..

[LewisK1975]

Here's the post he did about it..

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259192-nbd-look-matey-somebody-had-to/page__hl__ramone

[P_bass_1983]

Ah nice one, very useful cheers

[MattM]

If you want the 70s White maple thing don't be afraid to check out the Squier Matt Freeman. I've owned MIM Ps previously and this blows them out the water, for a seriously good price £396ish new. It's also has a yellow neck tint and lovely rolled edges on fingerboard. I've got one with a SD fitted and it's awesome

[P_bass_1983]

I've got one mate, and I love it! My one has a Fender custom vintage 59 pickup from the Mike Dirnt signature (I play in a Green Day tribute band) I wanted to upgrade to Fender as that's what Dirnt plays but don't wanna break the bank. Don't want to part with the MF though! In fact I was thinking about trading my white one for a black one.
You're so right tho, awesome bass

[Lozz196]

I`ve always found the MIMs to be good enough basses, but the post 2012 ones are really very good indeed. I`ve had a few, still got one, and yes, my US is better, but there`s not much in it. If I`m honest, for my needs the MIM is more than enough but there`s just this "hoodoo" that haunts me and says I must have a US. Daft really, I gigged the MIM for a couple of months and it was more than up to the job. Maybe I lucked out but I`d take a look at the post 2012 MIMs before considering the higher range ones.

[thebassist]

Not associated with the seller but this will set you back about £100ish more than a new Mexican. Looks awesome - perfect colour combo as well in my opinion.

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274283-2010-fender-american-standard-p-bass-olympic-white-l675/page__pid__2935757#entry2935757

[P_bass_1983]

Yeah I've been eyeing that up for weeks, beautiful bass at an amazing price but unfortunately it's quite out of my budget at the moment. Seen a Dee Dee sig for £450 and MIM P for £200.

May just stick with the Matt Freeman sig though.