Number6 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1488559119' post='3250062'] Precision all the way for me, too - that is the tone that defines bass guitar as far as I am concerned. I have three 4 string basses that I will be keeping - 2 are JV Squier Precisons. I found myself with a problem when I moved to 5 string basses and found that Fender/Squier 5 string Precisions were either a/ too heavy and/or b/ string spacing too wide. Solved by putting a Precision pickup into a MM Sterling 5 that was lighter with tighter spacing. Then I tried a Yamaha BB425 and find I am liking the P pup in that very much. [/quote] I have a 424x.....fantastic P pickup in that plus the bonus of the added J pickup.....belt n braces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Yup. Plus the middle position gives a burp similar to, but not exactly like, the Fender P/Js I have had. I reckon those BB424/425s are unbelievable for the money. I've read on here many times that Yamaha make the best precision basses and I am beginning to wonder if there might be something in that... I really am GASing for a 80s BB5000 as I reckon that will be sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1488561611' post='3250101'] Yup. Plus the middle position gives a burp similar to, but not exactly like, the Fender P/Js I have had. I reckon those BB424/425s are unbelievable for the money. I've read on here many times that Yamaha make the best precision basses and I am beginning to wonder if there might be something in that... I really am GASing for a 80s BB5000 as I reckon that will be sublime. [/quote] Completely agree! The Yams are impressive all round and a great workhorse. Mine has become my go to bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I've solved your dilemma. Always have a P and a Jazz in your collection, covers all bases (basses). you're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironbar Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 So buy one and then keep the damn thing this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Given in, mine arrives Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 It's a strange condition this Precionitis. I recently caught the 'late onset' version after 50 trouble-free playing years. Suddenly I just HAD TO KNOW what all the fuss is about. Bought a cheap but lovely Vintage White Squier VM wearing flats from basschatter the brig - and it just put a smile on my face the first time I plugged it in to my rig - and every time after that. It became known as 'The Boss' in the Scrumpy household until, having scratched the itch, I decided to let it go to a young guitarist in one of my bands who's seriously interested in crossing over to the deep and mellow side. Being a student, he's permanently skint so I passed it on for the bargain price I paid together with a nice TE stack on sale or return (so far no sale and no return either!). To say he's besotted with it - and frighteningly good on it - would be an understatement. After all these years I totally get it now. If I could handle a P properly I'd probably play nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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