la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hi all, Im now in a Queen tribute band and as we are getting better and more well known im now starting to look at Johns basses for more authenticity. I currently use yamaha bbs as i love them to bits. I can get any sound i like, theyre easy to play and sound great. Ive previously had a usa precision years ago and the yamaha bbs neck width, neck material and finish and size suit me much better. With there being a million fender precision models out there, are the any black fender p basses that are similar to the yamzha bb's? (or is that a daft question). Also, it must have fender on the headstock, not a squier decal as the more clued up in the crowd etc will whinge and judge and defeats the purpose of trying to be a bit more authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Look at a pre 2008 Mex Precision - although the nut width is regular Precision size the necks aren`t as "full" in the hand. Even the post 2012s aren`t as chunky in the hand as the US equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Cheers. One thing i remember about my precision is it had a gloss sticky neck, whereas my bb is silky smooth which makes it easier to play. I'll keep my eye out for some mx precisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I wouldn't worry about the Fender v Squier decal - you need to get the shorts sorted. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Haha! My legs are even worse than his! Wouldnt wish that on the crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 38 minutes ago, la bam said: Cheers. One thing i remember about my precision is it had a gloss sticky neck, whereas my bb is silky smooth which makes it easier to play. I'll keep my eye out for some mx precisions. just take the shine off with some wirewool , or the green/rough side of a pan scourer . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I do hope you don't have to include a tribute to his Barnet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have two Fender Japan 75 reissues which I have changed to decent tort plates. The bass he used the most initially was a 67 with a transition logo and the reverse tuners. The 69 he had (and was eventually sprayed black) had the later logo. The two I have sport that later logo. My BoRap bass is a 72 which has been stripped but also has a tort plate. There is a fan site (I think it's called Deaky) list all his basses and their various developments. http://www.deaky.net/beat/bass1E.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: I do hope you don't have to include a tribute to his Barnet... No such luck! My hair went years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, la bam said: No such luck! My hair went years ago! Ah so you're going for his current look! Sorry John, if you're lurking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 YOu'll need this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Buy this immediately and then get the gold hardware. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-PB70-70-BLK-Made-in-Japan/183049189614?hash=item2a9e94f8ee:g:7ecAAOSwDVtacy8I 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, fretmeister said: YOu'll need this Ive got one on order! Couldnt find one identical but took a pic of hilda and having it printed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, dood said: Buy this immediately and then get the gold hardware. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-PB70-70-BLK-Made-in-Japan/183049189614?hash=item2a9e94f8ee:g:7ecAAOSwDVtacy8I That looks cool, but id like to see in the flesh first before buying anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Didn't he use a StingRay for a while as well as the P basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Some of their best songs are played on a Ray, anything other than a Ray for Another One Bites the Dust would be criminal, he always swapped over for that one even in his prolific P bass days. Great player, probably my favourite. I'd actually associate him with his natural (sanded off) P Bass more than anything. Edited February 21, 2018 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frank Blank Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Great band, criminal dress sense, criminal... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yeh, loving the music. What a player John is. We are kind of doing the Kind of Magic tour look - hence the black fender p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Avoid this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Why? He looks a lot sharper dressed like that, than the naff t-shirt and shorts posted earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Yes, he looks much better with short hair too. So do not avoid that look. Edited February 22, 2018 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Thats the exact look i went for last week. But with a red thin tie and black leather jacket. ....and a lot less skill. Edited February 22, 2018 by la bam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 14 hours ago, spectoremg said: Avoid this. I meant the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Although he did use the pickup when recording the soundtrack for Flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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