FinnDave Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, lidl e said: So you lads would rate the necks on these highly? Im about to buy a player replacement neck for a project bass. Yes, nothing wrong with the necks at all. My Player Precision and my 2012 US Standard look very similar and I have often played one thinking it is the other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, lidl e said: So you lads would rate the necks on these highly? Im about to buy a player replacement neck for a project bass. They are really nice necks with a lovely satin finish on the back. For those interested in numbers, these are the front to back thickness measurements of mine as measured with digital calipers: Black Player: 1st fret: 0.825” 12th fret: 0.905” White Player: 1st fret: 0.800” 12th fret: 0.911” For some context, the last USA P I had (2008) measured: 1st fret: 0.850” 12th fret: 0.955” So the black player neck is far from what I’d call chunky, and is really comfy (and measures similar to a 2013 MIM P I had briefly), but the neck on the white one is a little slimmer, I guess almost as much so as the 2010-2014 American Specials. I guess there’s a chance the previous owner of the black one had the fretboard edges rolled, as it feels nice and rounded on the edges, near identical to the neck of the 2004 American Series P I had for years. The neck on the white bass feels nice and slim but doesn’t feel as good on the edges. Both feel very fast with the satin finish on the backs. Edited January 21, 2023 by dmc79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, dmc79 said: They are really nice necks with a lovely satin finish on the back. For those interested in numbers, these are the front to back thickness measurements of mine as measured with digital calipers: Black Player: 1st fret: 0.825” 12th fret: 0.905” White Player: 1st fret: 0.800” 12th fret: 0.911” For some context, the last USA P I had (2008) measured: 1st fret: 0.850” 12th fret: 0.955” So the black player neck is far from what I’d call chunky, and is really comfy (and measures similar to a 2013 MIM P I had briefly), but the neck on the white one is a little slimmer, I guess almost as much so as the 2010-2014 American Specials. I guess there’s a chance the previous owner of the black one had the fretboard edges rolled, as it feels nice and rounded on the edges, near identical to the neck of the 2004 American Series P I had for years. The neck on the white bass feels nice and slim but doesn’t feel as good on the edges. Both feel very fast with the satin finish on the backs. Woukd you know is it 2.5"/63.3mm heel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, lidl e said: So you lads would rate the necks on these highly? Im about to buy a player replacement neck for a project bass. They’re a very comfortable Pbass neck, think Fender put a lot of thought into these as they feel just right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) Fender high mass bridges for £21 at Richtone music https://richtonemusic.co.uk/Fender-HiMass-4-String-Bass-Bridge-Assembly-with-Zinc-Saddles/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_bieBhDSARIsADU4zLfIOpRldhsA7D0xnRgcc9JM-raWfhsQl0kT6I-uQyvWBpDtOx0oymAaAgGlEALw_wcB I paid £40 for one for a project which didn't happen. Edited January 23, 2023 by TheGreek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 23 hours ago, TheGreek said: Fender high mass bridges for £21 at Richtone music https://richtonemusic.co.uk/Fender-HiMass-4-String-Bass-Bridge-Assembly-with-Zinc-Saddles/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_bieBhDSARIsADU4zLfIOpRldhsA7D0xnRgcc9JM-raWfhsQl0kT6I-uQyvWBpDtOx0oymAaAgGlEALw_wcB I paid £40 for one for a project which didn't happen. Factor in the cost of the correct screws (Fender P/N 002-1422-049) and that's still only 30 quid. A bargain indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 21/01/2023 at 12:27, lidl e said: Woukd you know is it 2.5"/63.3mm heel? Sorry forgot to reply, I will see when I'm home, as long as that's something I can measure without removing the neck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, dmc79 said: Sorry forgot to reply, I will see when I'm home, as long as that's something I can measure without removing the neck! I went ahead and ordered one so i can measure when it gets here! Cheers, bud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyk Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 24/01/2023 at 21:20, Bassfinger said: Factor in the cost of the correct screws (Fender P/N 002-1422-049) and that's still only 30 quid. A bargain indeed. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyk Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 24/01/2023 at 21:20, Bassfinger said: Factor in the cost of the correct screws (Fender P/N 002-1422-049) and that's still only 30 quid. A bargain indeed. I was thinking of getting one of these,? could the old screws not be used to refit the Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 15:13, dmc79 said: Sorry forgot to reply, I will see when I'm home, as long as that's something I can measure without removing the neck! If you get a chance, can you measure the top of the neck pocket like here. How long across: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 23:04, Mickyk said: I was thinking of getting one of these,? could the old screws not be used to refit the Bridge. Yep I used original screws when I swopped mine. Huge improvement and stopped the enjoying grubscrew unwinding Plus they look good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 29/01/2023 at 19:07, lidl e said: If you get a chance, can you measure the top of the neck pocket like here. How long across: Sorry I never got back to you. I presume your neck has arrived by now anyway? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, dmc79 said: Sorry I never got back to you. I presume your neck has arrived by now anyway? No worries, my man! It has arrived and looks great. Body should be arriving this week. I started a build thread for it even! I suppose it will be a souped up player bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) For those of you who've swapped out the stock pickguard on the Player P bass, which one did you use? As far as I can see, all models (apart from the latest FSR, see below) come with a 3-ply Parchment guard. If I want a B/W/B 13 hole guard, where am I best to look? Asking because I know the plate holes on non Fender plates don't always line up perfectly with the holes in the bass. But if you've found one that does, where was it from? Also for anyone interested in a stealth black P, I just saw that a FSR black with black headstock and ebony board is up for pre-order now: https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-fsr-player-precision-bass-ebony-fretboard-black/952503?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI49ekhqvH_QIVtWDmCh1FLg_kEAQYAiABEgJv-_D_BwE Edited March 6, 2023 by dmc79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) Mine came from Northwest Guitars via EBay if I recall ? A perfect fit https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/p-bass-compatible-scratchplates/ Edited March 6, 2023 by BassAdder60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Brian also does excellent work and usually has a pdf template you can check the fit on. I've had two perfect pickguards from him. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115165532354 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said: Mine came from Northwest Guitars via EBay if I recall ? A perfect fit https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/p-bass-compatible-scratchplates/ Same here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks. Holes big enough for USA Spec CTS pots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 5 hours ago, dmc79 said: Thanks. Holes big enough for USA Spec CTS pots? Yes I generally put a KiOgon loom & CS62 pickups in my Mex basses and the looms have the US spec CTS pots, no problem with these pickguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Yes I generally put a KiOgon loom & CS62 pickups in my Mex basses and the looms have the US spec CTS pots, no problem with these pickguards. Awesome, exactly what I use. Thanks for clarifying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 My white player has moved to a new home, so I’m left with this black beauty as my sole remaining bass. Modded with CS62 pickups, KiOgon wiring loom, Fender P / Tele knobs, and a 3-ply black plate. Black, black & maple: OOF! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Love a black PBass .. very nice I tried the CS62 in my player and found it lost a few high mids The stock pickup went back in and they do the job well. Lovely looking bass 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 The photos of my 3 Player basses have expired, so here they are again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I recently modified my Fender Player P bass with a high-mass Kickass bridge and some Geezer Butler EMG pickups... It's sounding pretty massive. This one has an Ebony fingerboard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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