thebigyin Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Unfortunately i can't upload any photos but recently purchased a Vintage (Brand) Precision Bass it's obviously second hand but it's an old one the chap i bought it off had owned it at least 15 years....it's not a reissue or V4, i presume it's one of the original one's....looks nicely made and plays well, well worn and scratchplate is nicely tarnished....anyone had one and are they decent basses, only paid £50 so presume it's a steal any info on these will be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I had one of their Tony Butler Sig Precisions and it was a very good bass indeed. Well put together, played and sounded great. Out of all of the more budget range basses I’d tried in order to find a backup to my US Fender Precision it was the nearest in both neck size and sound. I got mine cheap (though spent a fair bit on it afterwards) but £50 is an absolute steal. Vintage imo make very under-rated instruments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I'd snap one up if I saw it for £50, that's for damn sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 9 hours ago, neepheid said: I'd snap one up if I saw it for £50, that's for damn sure! Aye, me too 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Vintage have always punched well above their weight. Until Harley Benton came along, there was absolutely nothing that could touch them at the budget end of the market. Great instruments at a ridiculously good price. I'd almost feel guilty picking one up for£50. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I have one of the reissue V4 precisions and it's a very nice bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) I had the active stingray copy - very good indeed Edited July 10, 2021 by Geek99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I have 3 Vintage 6 string guitars. They are all extremely good. I will eventually pick up a P bass copy, should one appear locally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Thanks for your replies appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Again I'm afraid I have no info on that specific model but I have a 5 string I have had for 20 years and it's an incredible instrument. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Crawford13 said: Again I'm afraid I have no info on that specific model but I have a 5 string I have had for 20 years and it's an incredible instrument. V950a 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 2 hours ago, AndyTravis said: V950a Or something like that. Maybe 850 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Or something like that. Maybe 850 Lol I'm not going to pretend I know the model. It was my first bass, the neck is super slim, and it has very narrow string spacing. Over the years I have replaced the tuning pegs, and put some EMGs in it and it's still a great bass to play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Regret selling this one 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Does anybody know if the scratchplates of the V4 are Fender std. sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 13 hours ago, gobasserk said: Does anybody know if the scratchplates of the V4 are Fender std. sizes? No 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 10/07/2021 at 08:53, Geek99 said: I had the active stingray copy - very good indeed Me too. Slight mods to mine, but a great value bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Vintage were probably the best made value for money instruments around until Harley Benton came along. I used to have a Les Paul style Vintage guitar and it was ridiculously good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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