arthurhenry Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 A bit of a random thought, but for some reason I feel there's something very British about a P Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akio Dāku Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Not sure I follow, what's your rationale? Personally I feel there's something very American about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Fender did produce a model in the 60's especially for the UK market: instead of the contoured body that was sold elsewhere, it was a slab version. Edited June 10, 2018 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 34 minutes ago, Akio Dāku said: Not sure I follow, what's your rationale? Personally I feel there's something very American about them. The workmanlike, no nonsense, get the job done qualities I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 10 minutes ago, arthurhenry said: The workmanlike, no nonsense, get the job done qualities I think. I'd regard that as a quintessentially American quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 They're as American as an apple pie made by an American using American apples, in America. I love 'em (Precision basses, not so keen on apple pies, difficult to get the intonation right). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 A bit like an old Landrover, an outside toilet or a Yorkshire pudding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) As a P Bass does not hit any of the OEDs definitions of the word Icon, I would say not, however, I think might hit (if not, at least graze) the OEDs definition of the word Iconic (the misuse of which I one of my pet hates along with literally)... Designating a person or thing regarded as representative of a culture or movement; important or influential in a particular (cultural) context. ...so I would suggest that a P Bass may well be Iconic to bass players specifically but I am unsure if this actually makes it Iconic per se as I think the object has to relate to secondary signifiers for lay people as well as those involved in the field that the iconic object originates from. Edited June 10, 2018 by Frank Blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Frank Blank said: As a P Bass does not hit any of the OEDs definitions of the word Icon, I would say not, however, I think might hit (if not, at least graze) the OEDs definition of the word Iconic (the misuse of which I one of my pet hates along with literally)... Designating a person or thing regarded as representative of a culture or movement; important or influential in a particular (cultural) context. ...so I would suggest that a P Bass may well be Iconic to bass players specifically but I am unsure if this actually makes it Iconic per se as I think the object has to relate to secondary signifiers for lay people as well as those involved in the field that the iconic object originates from. Well it can't actually be defined as British either, but as my "tags" read: Random nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, arthurhenry said: The workmanlike, no nonsense, get the job done qualities I think. Understated is probably the quality you're thinking of. No bells and whistles. Nothing flash. Edited June 10, 2018 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, gjones said: Understated is probably the quality your thinking of. No bells and whistles. Nothing flash. Exactly, perhaps qualities not frequently associated with America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, arthurhenry said: Exactly, perhaps qualities not frequently associated with America. The Precision is whatever the opposite of Donald Trump is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, gjones said: The Precision is whatever the opposite of Donald Trump is. Precision Bass as defined in the Oxford Dictionary - Without dodgy hair 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 9 hours ago, FinnDave said: They're as American as an apple pie made by an American using American apples, in America. Except for the ones made in the far east, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Except for the ones made in the far east, eh? I forgot about those, I was playing an all-American Jazz made in Mexico all day yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 9 hours ago, gjones said: The Precision is whatever the opposite of Donald Trump is. No orange basses then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, FinnDave said: I forgot about those, I was playing an all-American Jazz made in Mexico all day yesterday! Are you saying it was made in Mexico all day yesterday? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, xgsjx said: Are you saying it was made in Mexico all day yesterday? 😉 Yes, the attention to detail was exceptional! As was the speed with which they got it to Leicester! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Slightly off topic but is there any English made mass produced bass guitars I can't think of any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Thunderbird said: Slightly off topic but is there any English made mass produced bass guitars I can't think of any There's a couple. Status would probably be the most high profile. Edited June 11, 2018 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 The 70s ones certainly could have been made by British Leyland. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jus Lukin Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 1, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 16 hours ago, gjones said: Understated is probably the quality you're thinking of. No bells and whistles. Nothing flash. 16 hours ago, arthurhenry said: Exactly, perhaps qualities not frequently associated with America. Absolutely, but this applies to most of Fenders guitar output so Telecasters would also be English. NOt sure about the Jaguar with all the trick tone circuitry, although Vox were very keen on onboard effects at various timesthroughout their history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 17 hours ago, gjones said: The Precision is whatever the opposite of Donald Trump is. They do also come in orange however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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