vinorange Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Anybody sampled a "Freestyle Model 51 P" bass off ebay? I was looking at 51 model P basses after the revelation that a P bass solves all my bottom end needs (after 35 years of avoiding them as they are too simple - idiot.........but that's another story) when I came across these models on ebay; http://www.ebay.co.u...%3D282387750394 I just wondered if anyone has sampled the wares of Freestyle instruments and whether this would do as a base model from which I could mod to my hearts content? Edited March 6, 2018 by Sibob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Seen one at 299 in a shop. Was described to me as Fender MIM build standard, but admittedly i didnt try it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If modding is on your mind I wouldn't be looking at a 50's style P myself, I'd stick to the split P variety. More options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Get a second hand squier. Because they have the same dimensions as full blooded fenders on things like the pickups amd bridge it makes it them that much easier to mod as most of time replacement parts will drop straight in with no need for additional drilling or routing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinorange Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Apparently the dimensions are fender standard but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moooper Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The shop these are from is just up the road from me. I've played one and they are pretty heavy with a neck like a tree trunk. Build quality is not on Mexico level. Personally I wouldn't pay over £150-£200 for what it is. I don't know how they get away with selling what is pretty much fender knock offs in the shop. There is a lot of stock in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinorange Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well ta for that. Maybe I'll have a look out for a squier classic vibe version of the 51. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moooper Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think that's a wise choice mate 😉 [quote name='vinorange' timestamp='1489090908' post='3254370'] Well ta for that. Maybe I'll have a look out for a squier classic vibe version of the 51. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='vinorange' timestamp='1489090908' post='3254370'] Well ta for that. Maybe I'll have a look out for a squier classic vibe version of the 51. [/quote] Paul Houghton has one on Facebook. Used to be mine. Fabulous bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I just noticed this on BC http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302060-squier-cv-50s-p-bass/page__pid__3255419#entry3255419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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