Frusty Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I want a P bass, but would like one on a budget; with P copies in abundance from 70's JapCrap to modern day copies, I'd be interested in hearing everyone's opinion. So what are the best non-Fender P basses you've played? Quote
pete.young Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 [quote name='Frusty' post='421333' date='Feb 27 2009, 09:12 PM']I want a P bass, but would like one on a budget; with P copies in abundance from 70's JapCrap to modern day copies, I'd be interested in hearing everyone's opinion. So what are the best non-Fender P basses you've played?[/quote] My '79 Yamaha BB800. Quote
Kiwi Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 My Celinder Classic P is pretty awesome too but there's loads out there to choose from. Quote
Guest MoJo Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I have two. Haven't got a clue what they started life as but they're both crackers Quote
ARGH Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Ive fond memories of my Satillite Copy...Old thruneck,heavy as hell,,got me through college! Quote
Hamster Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 The one I've just sold - a Vintage V4, excellent quality for the money. Quote
ahpook Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 i've not played many, but a passive westone comes to mind. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 My Lakland Duck Dunn. Not exactly a budget bass though. Quote
oldmanrock Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Harrier Quake. Got it off Ebay - bargain! Quote
bass_ferret Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 This one: Not exactly a copy though. Quote
noelk27 Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Copy or clone? Gary Levinson Blade - highly underrated. Pity Levinson only do J models these days. Quote
xgsjx Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Early '80s Vox bass. But then again, it's the only P copy that I've had & it weighs about 3 ton. Quote
robert43 Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 SX why because I have never owned any other P bass Quote
OldGit Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='robert43' post='421512' date='Feb 28 2009, 08:37 AM']SX why because I have never owned any other P bass [/quote] +1 The Rondo Music SX P bass I had was really good (as were the jazzes from the same source), especially with a Gotoh 203 bridge added. A bargain at $99 plus postage duty etc from the US - About £150 all in. [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html[/url] I like the Jim Deacon 62 P bass. [url="http://jimdeacon.co.uk/Products/Basses/FPB62.html"]http://jimdeacon.co.uk/Products/Basses/FPB62.html[/url] Usually around £120 from high street music shops. It has a "nicer" headstock shape than the SX's ... The Squier's are worth trying too. What's your budget? Edited February 28, 2009 by OldGit Quote
Rich Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='421435' date='Feb 28 2009, 12:01 AM']This one: Not exactly a copy though.[/quote] Gorgeous. Damn, I even like the colour Quote
bass_ferret Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='Rich' post='421622' date='Feb 28 2009, 12:28 PM']Gorgeous. Damn, I even like the colour [/quote] I thank you. Its Fiesta Red using nitro-cellulose so it should wear like a vintage bass if only I played it enough Quote
OldGit Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='421657' date='Feb 28 2009, 01:33 PM']I thank you. Its Fiesta Red using nitro-cellulose so it should wear like a vintage bass if only I played it enough [/quote] Offer to cycle it round teh forum for a few months ... I'm sure it would get some "road worn" milage Me first Quote
The Bass Doc Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 70s Ibanez Roadsters/ Blazers can perform bloody annoyingly well against the real thing Quote
acidbass Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='421435' date='Feb 28 2009, 12:01 AM']This one: Not exactly a copy though.[/quote] Wow, that bass looks spectacular! I trust it's active? What pickup did you choose? Quote
Rich Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 The best P bass I've ever laid hands on is OldGit's 5-string Shuker a glorious piece of kit. Quote
Blink Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Try a Tokai Hard Puncher. I imported and old one from Japan via Ebay and it's great! Quote
bass_ferret Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 [quote name='acidbass' post='421842' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:20 PM']Wow, that bass looks spectacular! I trust it's active? What pickup did you choose?[/quote] Yes it has the EBS pre-amp and a 68 precision pup that Bernie had laying around. Quote
Tait Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 the shuker JJ burnell series would take some beating, but theyre not cheap lol Quote
OldGit Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 [quote name='LWTAIT' post='422692' date='Mar 1 2009, 09:32 PM']the shuker JJ burnell series would take some beating, but theyre not cheap lol[/quote] ha ha yes I can concur Quote
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