If you were going to buy a P bass, what model would you get?

[fretmeister]

I can't shake the gas I have for a P bass.

My problem is the massive range even just in the Fender stable, never mind the other companies that make a good P bass.

So ignoring price and make for the moment, if you wanted a good proper sounding (passive, regular output pickups) Precision type bass what would you look at?

And while I'm at it, why doesnt Fender make more PJ models?

[Fisheth]

Take your pick:

[url="https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string"]https://www.public-p...k/jake/4-string[/url]

Can get a custom for less than a US Fender...

Edited October 3, 2016 by Fisheth

[wateroftyne]

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1475519279' post='3146597']
Take your pick:

[url="https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string"]https://www.public-p...k/jake/4-string[/url]
[/quote]

^^^^ This.

[DanEly]

A lovely all original 60s or 70s fender precision in sunburst.

[M@23]

American Standard? You need to try a few or keep your fingers crossed if buying online. I've had a few and one of them, a 2012 in Sunburst was quite a lot better than the rest. It weighed about 8.6lbs, maybe a shade under IIRC, balanced perfectly, had a beautiful rosewood board. It just sounded and felt like a solid P bass. I want it back.
Or, I've only played one Pino, but that was great.

As for PJ, Yamaha BB's are super cool.

[FinnDave]

I have several...US standard is the best I have (never tried anything more rarified/expensive) but the standard (mexican) basses are pretty good and half the price of the US ones.

[stingrayPete1977]

I like mine with a MM pickup and an active preamp, everything else I like about normal Fender ones.

[Beedster]

1970s/80s Yamaha. 100%. No questions. You'll never look back. And with what you've saved compared to Fender or other contemporaries you can buy two more Yamaha Precisions as back up in case the first lets you down. Which it won't

[stingrayPete1977]

Nothing made by Yamaha has broken ever, that is an actual fact

[Cat Burrito]

Personally I like the 50s ones (51 or a 57 or anything inbetween) but most things are good - from Squier to Fender and beyond. They do what they do and if it's what you are looking for then there is plenty of choice.

[acidbass]

Fender or bust for me. Love the CS Pino and Sean Hurley Precision basses.

[RhysP]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475520638' post='3146623']
Nothing made by Yamaha has broken ever, that is an actual fact
[/quote]

I had a Yamaha acoustic once that broke when I fell on it while I was pissed.

[Beedster]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475520638' post='3146623']
Nothing made by Yamaha has broken ever, that is an actual fact
[/quote]

Agreed Pete, but that's not the deal, the deal is that they are so f*****g good and SO cheap. These two beauties together cost me less than a used MIM Precision with enough change to buy a fair few sets of strings, and bot blow the socks off most MIAs

This baby had without doubt the definite flatwound/pick tone I've ever come across

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And this was likewise simply the best rock roundwound sound

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[Dood]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1475521922' post='3146641']
Agreed Pete, but that's not the deal, the deal is that they are so f*****g good and SO cheap. These two beauties together cost me less than a used MIM Precision with enough change to buy a fair few sets of strings, and bot blow the socks off most MIAs

This baby had without doubt the definite flatwound/pick tone I've ever come across

[url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5526_zpsiliorfb5.jpg.html"][/url]




[/quote]

A great contender!! I have the Aria Pro II alternative from the Matsumuko factory. it's a great bass and cost very little in comparison to the 'real thing'. A fifth of the price if you are very lucky. Love it.

[Dood]

If you're staying on British soil I think it'd be hard to beat the Shuker JJB. I'm yet to hear anything but rave reviews of them. On my shopping list for sure is the Carbon-Lite JJB; or rather a custom version that Jon and I have dreamed up recently.

[Lozz196]

US Standard, 2012 model onwards. I`ve had numerous Precisions of all types and these to me have the combination of the best sound, feel, playability and colour ranges. The Pino is great but very pricey and am not sure I think it`s that much better than the US that the price would suggest. Also the Road Worns are pretty special, feel great to play.

Edited October 3, 2016 by Lozz196

[pete.young]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1475520404' post='3146621']
1970s/80s Yamaha. 100%. No questions. You'll never look back. And with what you've saved compared to Fender or other contemporaries you can buy two more Yamaha Precisions as back up in case the first lets you down. Which it won't
[/quote]

This.

If it HAS to say Fender on the headstock, a MIJ or CIJ Not For Export model will give you Japanese build quality and reasonably decent hardware and electrics.

[JapanAxe]

I feel your pain (see signature below).

[mcnach]

Fender Classic 50s... or a Maruszczyk Jake for less money but probably better.

[machinehead]

Fender American Standard. Accept no imitations.

Frank.

[Number6]

I have a Mex Precision.....it is excellent and cost 500 quid.

[Funky Dunky]

If it's a Fender P Bass? Probably a Nate Mendel or a second hand 60th Anniversary reissue.

[ezbass]

Another vote for a Maruszczyk Jake here, or perhaps a Lakland Bob Glaub (or whatever they're called these days).

[therealting]

Love my Dingwall Super P. Passive, balanced across all strings, smooth as anything and with a neck to die for.

If I was to buy any P right now, it would probably be a Sadowsky. My Sadowsky Jazz is fantastic.

I do agree on the Yamahas - I have an Attitude Special which is astonishingly good for the money.

Edited October 4, 2016 by therealting

[KingBollock]

Over the last few months I have started gassing for a blue Steve Harris signature. So, one of them.