Precision bass

[JPJ]

So after years of playing active five strings, and after watching Nick Fyffe ripping it up with the Temperance Movement, I have serious gas to add a nice original looking precision to the stable. I don’t want to pay the ridiculous F prices, so I’m thinking Squier. VM’s look nice but most seem to have the added J pickup? Classic vibes look better but in my opinion blocks and bound just looks wrong on a P bass. 

My question is, what are the other sub £500 options for a good standard P bass with a rosewood ‘board?

Edited March 10, 2018 by JPJ

[la bam]

Check out the Vintage V4 reissues.

Can be got for £230 new and are honestly fantastic basses.

The only possible thing to have do is to have someone look at the hum at seriously high volume, but even at under £300 theyre amazing for the money. Come as standard with wilkinson tuners, bridge and pick ups and lovely finish.

[Lozz196]

Post 2012 Mex Fender - stick a Ki0gon loom in if you want better electrics, should still come to under £500.

[pfretrock]

20 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Post 2012 Mex Fender - stick a Ki0gon loom in if you want better electrics, should still come to under £500.

+1

I have a 2013, purchased that year. Arctic white, amazing rosewood neck.

[ead]

I'm sure I saw a Squier SIlver Series P on Evilbay, that would be an option.

[Bigwan]

The original Classic Vibe Squier series was a 60s version, not the 70s block and bound. They came in Fiesta Red and Sonic Blue - there have also been reports that there are a few Olympic White ones knocking around. Brilliant basses. 

Also keep an eye open for an SQ series 80s Squier. Truly amazing basses. 

[Raslee]

I’ve PM’d you something I’ll be putting up for sale (already on FB) 

Edited March 11, 2018 by Raslee
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[red mozzy]

+1 for the Squier 60s classic vibe. I've just picked one up on Evilbay in pretty much mint condition for £350.

[Paddy515]

Snap - 2011 and absolutely as new. Scratchplate swapped from black by previous owner. Unquestionably, a high quality instrument.

[Happy Jack]

What's the weight like on these less-expensive Precisions?

I've got it in my head that they're all really heavy, but actually I have no real idea. 

[Bassalarky]

I have a '92 MIJ Fender P bass that is light enough (just under 4 kilos) and a really great instrument. V good condition, was £400 used from a local gear exchange - with a case. Olympic white, rosewood board.

[Paddy515]

Nine and one quater pounds for this one of mine Happy Jack.

[la bam]

The Vintage v4 is very light.

[Mister RLP]

My Matt Freeman (CV in all but name) is 8.5. 

[red mozzy]

Just weighed my CV, it's 8 3/4lbs. Not heavy at all.

Edited March 12, 2018 by red mozzy
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[pfretrock]

2013 MIM P 8 3/4lbs (with slightly heavier Hipshot tuners fitted)

[basshead56]

+1 on the Squier CV 60's P.

I am besotted with mine. A properly good P bass. I honestly cant put it down.

 

[Deedee]

My backup is a 2011 Squier VM P.  Rosewood board, Arctic white with black plate.

Fitted a Kiogon solderless loom with CTS pots and Switchcraft jack socket, all topped off with a DiMarzio Model P pickup.  Was fitted with a Hipshot Bridge but now reverted to the original BBOT. Looks, sounds and plays great 

Edited March 13, 2018 by Deedee

[krispn]

The Matt Freeman is a great bass!

[lojo]

I've 3 Japanese precisions and a Jazz , some models are over the £500 mark but you can get a lovely Japanese Fender for around that 

 

[Conan]

On 14/03/2018 at 00:01, krispn said:

The Matt Freeman is a great bass!

Agreed! Not that easy to find now, but when they come up they tend to go for very decent prices. Excellent quality for very little cash 

[LewisK1975]

On 3/11/2018 at 10:40, red mozzy said:

+1 for the Squier 60s classic vibe. I've just picked one up on Evilbay in pretty much mint condition for £350.

Nice score, I had my beady eye on that, if it was the one that was in Northern Ireland...minty!

[skidder652003]

If I was looking for a P at the £500 mark, Id deffo be looking Japanese Fender or squier JV (if you're lucky), good chance of getting your money back there.

Edited March 16, 2018 by skidder652003

[Kevsy71]

DIsclaimer: not tried one, but the Bass Centre Ps get good reviews, especially the Bruce Thomas signature model.

[red mozzy]

On 16/03/2018 at 11:10, LewisK1975 said:

Nice score, I had my beady eye on that, if it was the one that was in Northern Ireland...minty!

Yes that's the one. I was suprised that no one else bid on it.