Hobbayne Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1485973284' post='3228187'] There are occasions when they can be a bit too much. Did you not find turning the volume down a bit got you in the same territory as a normal P? The QPs are so loud that even if you back off a bit they're still loud enough, but they get a bit more into traditional P territory and lose some of that heavy thump. [/quote] Hmmm, not really. I had to play a wide range of covers with a varied set of tones. I found it easier to get a more vintage sounding pickup and experiment a bit with effects etc, than to try and harness and tame the QP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfender Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I don t understand if you sell it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='bassfender' timestamp='1486056909' post='3228912'] I don t understand if you sell it or not [/quote] No he is not selling it. Basses that are for sale are here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/"]http://basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='bassfender' timestamp='1486056909' post='3228912'] I don t understand if you sell it or not [/quote] NBD means New Bass Day, usually posted when the poster has received a new bass. Unlikely that they'll want to sell it on the day they received it. ... well, there are one or people on this forum who might 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 These are great. I went into GuitarGuitar in Glasgow about 3 years ago and tried out various Ps (Lakland, Sadowsky, Fender Am Std) and this one was the best of the bunch! The ash body may have something to do with it. I love the rounder 7.25-inch radius on the fretboard. The nut is a "B" width but is still a tad too wide for me, otherwise I probably would've bought it, even though I only went in to browse, and I don't like red basses either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfender Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 thanks a lot !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1486077286' post='3229156'] NBD means New Bass Day, usually posted when the poster has received a new bass. Unlikely that they'll want to sell it on the day they received it. ... well, there are one or people on this forum who might [/quote] Karlfer might (I'm off before he sees this. I'm already on a yellow card) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) [quote name='bassfender' timestamp='1486140181' post='3229604'] thanks a lot !! [/quote] here you go buddy...one just popped up for sale at a well regarded establishment :-) http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_Nate_Mendel.html Edited February 3, 2017 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I wonder how Mark knows that the condition is 9.5/10......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1486156055' post='3229768'] I wonder how Mark knows that the condition is 9.5/10......... [/quote] i guess theres a few little dints in the paintwork so he's downgraded it half a point ;-) Edited February 3, 2017 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1486077286' post='3229156'] NBD means New Bass Day, usually posted when the poster has received a new bass. Unlikely that they'll want to sell it on the day they received it. ... well, there are one or people on this forum who might 😁 [/quote] [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1486141206' post='3229617'] Karlfer might (I'm off before he sees this. I'm already on a yellow card) [/quote] Well I wasn't going to name any names 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1486155381' post='3229760'] here you go buddy...one just popped up for sale at a well regarded establishment :-) http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_Nate_Mendel.html [/quote] Wow... that's good value. Wish I hadn't seen that. I suppose you should actually pay more for a second hand roadworn as someone has been kind enough to advance the mojo process a bit more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Can someone tell me about the necks profile on these? I'm a Stingray player and I'm looking for a backup/alternative with that kind of neck. Jazz = Too Narrow and offset, Precision / G+L = Too Fat. Is this in the Goldilocks zone I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Do these have a nitro finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1486202481' post='3229985'] Do these have a nitro finish? [/quote] I believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1486202481' post='3229985'] Do these have a nitro finish? [/quote] yep, certainly does and the neck does too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1486201608' post='3229976'] Can someone tell me about the necks profile on these? I'm a Stingray player and I'm looking for a backup/alternative with that kind of neck. Jazz = Too Narrow and offset, Precision / G+L = Too Fat. Is this in the Goldilocks zone I wonder? [/quote] I have a 97 Stingray and also had a 2001 Ray - the necks on those two were quite different so i guess it depends what your one is like. The earlier one feels a bit chunkier front to back but is really nicely worn in at the edges so feels cuddly and the newer one felt more like a "normal" Precision width - flatter and shallower than the earlier one but with sharper edges to the neck. I also had a Jazz and a USA Sterling with the skinnier profiles. I found i cramped up with both these so i know i get on better with a wider neck. The Nate is the best of both worlds imho. Its not as deep front to back as the Sterling but not as spindly as the Jazz. I can switch easily between the chunkier Ray to the Nate without really noticing even though the Nate is a bit narrower and the edges feel lovely. I tried a standard MIM when i bought the Nate and massively preferred the feel of the Nate. Might be the different radius contributing to it as well - i'm not sure what the Ray radius is. It could well be what you're looking for.... Edited February 4, 2017 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1486155381' post='3229760'] here you go buddy...one just popped up for sale at a well regarded establishment :-) [url="http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_Nate_Mendel.html"]http://bassdirect.co...ate_Mendel.html[/url] [/quote] that didn't last long......did anyone snag it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1486229896' post='3230222'] I have a 97 Stingray and also had a 2001 Ray - the necks on those two were quite different so i guess it depends what your one is like. The earlier one feels a bit chunkier front to back but is really nicely worn in at the edges so feels cuddly and the newer one felt more like a "normal" Precision width - flatter and shallower than the earlier one but with sharper edges to the neck. I also had a Jazz and a USA Sterling with the skinnier profiles. I found i cramped up with both these so i know i get on better with a wider neck. The Nate is the best of both worlds imho. Its not as deep front to back as the Sterling but not as spindly as the Jazz. I can switch easily between the chunkier Ray to the Nate without really noticing even though the Nate is a bit narrower and the edges feel lovely. I tried a standard MIM when i bought the Nate and massively preferred the feel of the Nate. Might be the different radius contributing to it as well - i'm not sure what the Ray radius is. It could well be what you're looking for.... [/quote] Mine's a '90 - v.early 6-bolt with the chrome battery cover (Trans Teal, Maple board). It's 1 5/8" at the nut, but the fretboard feels pretty flat - certainly flatter than a 9 1/2" radius. I've had it from new and for me it's perfect. A jazz just feels too skinny and the offset body positions the neck too far to the left - I have a Fretless and I'm finding 1st fret puts my wrist in the wrong place. A stock Precision is just too chunky for my tastes. They have one in PMT in Nottingham and if I ever get a moment to myself I'll give it a try. The prices seem to have jumped though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1486235431' post='3230288'] Mine's a '90 - v.early 6-bolt with the chrome battery cover (Trans Teal, Maple board). It's 1 5/8" at the nut, but the fretboard feels pretty flat - certainly flatter than a 9 1/2" radius. I've had it from new and for me it's perfect. A jazz just feels too skinny and the offset body positions the neck too far to the left - I have a Fretless and I'm finding 1st fret puts my wrist in the wrong place. A stock Precision is just too chunky for my tastes. They have one in PMT in Nottingham and if I ever get a moment to myself I'll give it a try. The prices seem to have jumped though. [/quote] I was lucky, i found mine in a sale at Dawsons for £699 at Christmas. I noticed they had tipped over the £900 mark now - must be the dollar pricing being a bit wobbly causing some increases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1486235689' post='3230290'] I was lucky, i found mine in a sale at Dawsons for £699 at Christmas. I noticed they had tipped over the £900 mark now - must be the dollar pricing being a bit wobbly causing some increases. [/quote] For sure, I'd say. There's no way I'm paying that for a MIM Fender though. I'll look and wait. Remains to be seen what the effect of TRump will be on both the Dollar and MIM goods generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Old thread I know, but I’ve been offered one of these in very good condition at a decent price. I tried one in Guitar Guitar Birmingham about a year ago and was very impressed so I’m tempted. Is anyone gigging with one? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 53 minutes ago, BrunoBass said: Old thread I know, but I’ve been offered one of these in very good condition at a decent price. I tried one in Guitar Guitar Birmingham about a year ago and was very impressed so I’m tempted. Is anyone gigging with one? Any thoughts? @lee650? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Recent Instagram post from Scott Devine suggested his Nate Mendel was his favourite p-bass. I found that a bit of a shock given the other p-basses he has (Moollon, Fender Custom Shop '59, Overwater Custom P). I've played a Mendel briefly and was very impressed with it, although it's not different enough from basses I already have (that I couldn't part with for sentimental reasons!) for me to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 9 hours ago, Bigwan said: Recent Instagram post from Scott Devine suggested his Nate Mendel was his favourite p-bass. I found that a bit of a shock given the other p-basses he has (Moollon, Fender Custom Shop '59, Overwater Custom P). I've played a Mendel briefly and was very impressed with it, although it's not different enough from basses I already have (that I couldn't part with for sentimental reasons!) for me to buy one. Somewhat off topic but I nearly had GAS related cardiac arrest when I first saw his Custom Shop (the heavily relic’d Olympic white revealing candy apple red underneath one). That and the Flea Sig are sitting unchallenged as just about the only Fenders I’ve ever really Gassed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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