How does the Fender Japan Boxer Series PJ compare with a Fender MIM Deluxe P Bass Special?

[Pirellithecat]

Anyone experience of these two basses?   

Tried the Boxer "accidentally" the other day and the neck is really comfortable to play - pretty much perfect for me.    I had been thinking of getting a MIM Deluxe P Bass Special, as I like the P bass elements with the a Jazz Neck.     Sadly I can't actually try one of the Deluxes so it would be a case of buying "blind".     

I'm particularly interested in how the necks compare and which might be best in a Rock/Indie Covers band. 

Any  info would be very welcome (although not by my "Financial Controller"!)

 

As an aside I did also try out a Charvel  San Dimas PJ - and the neck on that was divine!   Overall though, I  thought the bass might be a bit on the "modern" side for me (so might require some electronics/Pup changing).  

 

Cheers!

[Guest]

I was just looking at an advert on Bass Direct, and then immediately saw this thread. 1990s MIJ Precision Lyte:

 

 

38mm nut (which might appeal), 2 band EQ (which might not), 8 lbs weight (which sounds amazing)

 

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Precision_Lyte.html

 

Same price as the Chavel, I think? Anyway, I know nothing apart from what there's to read.

[Pirellithecat]

Thanks for this - looks pretty similar to the Boxer both in terms of design and price I think (?)  - 22 frets rather than 20 though - not sure which I'd prefer - I know I get on well with 20, but unsure about the extra 2 ..... I'll have to go and check a Deluxe to see how many frets that has just for completeness!  

[Pirellithecat]

Deluxe = 20 frets as well.