P bass, and why I love it!!

[discreet]

4 minutes ago, Cat Burrito said:

Anyhow, here's mine pictured just this afternoon.

Aeeeeiiiioooouuuuugghhhhhh!!!!

[mic mac moe]

13 minutes ago, Cat Burrito said:

My first ever bass was a Fender 57 reissue Precision bass, back in the 80s. It was made in Japan. Since then I have owned several P-basses (all Fender or Squier, from USA to Mexican) and they've all delivered. Standouts for me included, a 51 reissue, an all original 1978 and a 70s bitsa. However, they came and went. A couple of years ago I bought a new 57 reissue, also Japanese. It reminds me of my first bass. As others have said I've tried, owned and enjoyed several basses from Gibsons to Rickenbackers to Danelectros and beyond. There is something about the P-bass that means it will always be part of my life, even if I happen to be doing a gig on a Jazz or an upright. Anyhow, here's mine pictured just this afternoon.

Now she is a beauty! I hear what you say about other basses, I've tried them all, God knows!! I do love other sounds, like the fizzy gurgle of a jazz, but I always reach for my P in the first instance

[bassbiscuits]

5 hours ago, mic mac moe said:

There's a very nice epi jack casady on here for sale

I had a Jack Casady until a few weeks ago (sold it cos I'm skint) and it was a brilliant bass. 

The combination of hollow body, humbucker and flat wounds gave it a lovely sound that was part vintage thud but also bristling with harmonics and natural overtones.

[CameronJ]

45 minutes ago, Cat Burrito said:

That is perfect.

[phil.c60]

5 hours ago, mic mac moe said:

There's a very nice epi jack casady on here for sale

Yeah, but it's right handed.........

[mic mac moe]

26 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said:

I had a Jack Casady until a few weeks ago (sold it cos I'm skint) and it was a brilliant bass. 

The combination of hollow body, humbucker and flat wounds gave it a lovely sound that was part vintage thud but also bristling with harmonics and natural overtones.

I've always liked the look of them, and the idea of the semi thing appeals. The scientific name for my condition though, is Permaskint 

[Linus27]

17 minutes ago, CameronJ said:

That is perfect.

This is my perfect 😁

 

[mic mac moe]

1 hour ago, Cat Burrito said:

My first ever bass was a Fender 57 reissue Precision bass, back in the 80s. It was made in Japan. Since then I have owned several P-basses (all Fender or Squier, from USA to Mexican) and they've all delivered. Standouts for me included, a 51 reissue, an all original 1978 and a 70s bitsa. However, they came and went. A couple of years ago I bought a new 57 reissue, also Japanese. It reminds me of my first bass. As others have said I've tried, owned and enjoyed several basses from Gibsons to Rickenbackers to Danelectros and beyond. There is something about the P-bass that means it will always be part of my life, even if I happen to be doing a gig on a Jazz or an upright. Anyhow, here's mine pictured just this afternoon.

Now she is a beauty! I hear what you say about other basses, I've tried them all, God knows!! I do love other sounds, like the fizzy gurgle of a jazz, but I always reach for my P in the first instance

[mic mac moe]

Here's a curveball bass.... Squier telecaster bass (I think). Bought on ebay for something crazy like £125

[Oopsdabassist]

Oh well if we re posting Pics!!

the RH one is a MIM in a lovely pearlescent gold with a custom pickguard bought from someone here on BC, and the LH one is a bitsa that came from Karlfer (god bless im) as an unfinished project and I did my own thing with it.

I also have a modded Squier P/J, but that's in bits at the moment.

Yup I love a good P!!!

[mic mac moe]

2 minutes ago, Oopsdabassist said:

Oh well if we re posting Pics!!

the RH one is a MIM in a lovely pearlescent gold with a custom pickguard bought from someone here on BC, and the LH one is a bitsa that came from Karlfer (god bless im) as an unfinished project and I did my own thing with it.

I also have a modded Squier P/J, but that's in bits at the moment.

Yup I love a good P!!!

Fantastico!! Loving the steampunk pickguard

[Oopsdabassist]

Cheers bud, it was made for my Squier which has the whole Steampunk thing going on, but it looked way too busy with this pickguard so I swapped em over...I must have a pic somewhere.....

Buggeration..all I can find is this one, its got aged brass tuners and a copper coloured Bridge now!

Edited August 31, 2018 by Oopsdabassist
Aha found a better pic with the tuners!

[rogerstodge]

Buggeration..all I can find is this one, its got aged brass tuners and a copper coloured Bridge now!

 

what has? The P bass or the hat?

[bassbiscuits]

1 hour ago, mic mac moe said:

I've always liked the look of them, and the idea of the semi thing appeals. The scientific name for my condition though, is Permaskint 

I hear ya fella. That's why I sold mine. Lovely, but when push comes to shove I can live without it. 

The only thing I didn't like was the collossal neck dive: totally hollow body + 34" scale big chunky neck = terrible balance. 

I originally bought it shortly after a bad shoulder injury cos on paper it was quite lightweight. But the balance meant the whole of the weight was actually on the bad shoulder (the left one) anyway.

Unless you own my actual shoulder you'll be ok. 

[bassbiscuits]

If we are doing pics then here's my sole remaining P bass (currently). 

Its the first one I ever bought after I'd been playing for seven years. I've now been playing for 32 years so we've been together a while.

This is onstage just before a gig at the Tunnels in Bristol a few years back. 

Edited August 31, 2018 by bassbiscuits

[Mastodon2]

I'm not a fan of P basses really, I find the neck a bit blocky and I like more definition and grunt in my tone - the Jazz is just a much better fit for me. However, a P pickup and a J pickup on the same bass is one of my favourite combos. A P and MM pickup is a rare combo but also works very well. I just can't get on with the sound of a P bass pickup on it's own when it comes to my playing, but I will admit that in some music it just sounds right. 

[DBerriff]

A P and MM rare? Take a scan through the Sandbergs at Bass Direct. I have a PJ myself, so this is an observation.

Edited August 31, 2018 by DBerriff

[CameronJ]

50 minutes ago, DBerriff said:

A P and MM rare? Take a scan through the Sandbergs at Bass Direct. I have a PJ myself, so this is an observation.

To be fair though, Sandberg are one of the few manufacturers who regularly produce basses in this configuration.

[Hobbayne]

How can you not love this P bass blue and maple heaven? 😊

[mic mac moe]

52 minutes ago, Hobbayne said:

How can you not love this P bass blue and maple heaven? 😊

Thats the best combination! 

[musicbassman]

Warning! - this thread appears to have turned into full frontal Precision Porn.

If you have been affected by images viewed (GAS), please seek help now, it's never too late.

 

[Cosmo Valdemar]

20 hours ago, discreet said:

Lush!

Call that yellow? THIS is yellow! 

[mic mac moe]

2 hours ago, musicbassman said:

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I know, mate. Making my wallet twitch!! 😆 

[discreet]

43 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Call that yellow? THIS is yellow! 

Nah... that's more of an orange...

[Cosmo Valdemar]

5 minutes ago, discreet said:

Nah... that's more of an orange...

Yeah... not really sure what Fender were playing at. Still, it stands out on stage! Well, a dark corner of a pub.

Ok. My living room.