PBass Fender choices

[BassAdder60]

Having learnt that a Precision Bass is my preferred instrument and passive too I’m considering on looking at an additional new bass 

 

I have the Fender Player series at present all stock apart from an upgraded bridge. It’s a nice bass 

 

Are the Performer series worth the extra price and why ? 
 

[Lozz196]

Without sounding flippant, visit a shop and play one, only your hands will be able to tell you. 
 

Pretty much any Precision works for me, but I’ve found my faves (US Standard 2013-16 range) via trial & error. For me I just enjoy playing them more than any others, but they’re all Precisions.

 

So take your own Player along (tell the staff of course) and play a Performer, see where you go from there.

[Velarian]

3 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

I’ve found my faves (US Standard 2013-16 range) via trial & error.

I’ve not tried anything from that period but my favourite Precision so far is my 2008 US Standard. Do you know what the differences are between the older and newer ranges are?

[Lozz196]

The 2008-12 had a flatter (and wider as a result of this) feeling neck to me, the 13-16  being deeper in the hand. The 13-16s had the Custom Shop 62 pickups, going back to a more vintage sound in comparison to the 08-12s which I found to be more modern sounding.

[Supernaut]

I would get a Stingray. 

[BassAdder60]

2 hours ago, Supernaut said:

I would get a Stingray. 

Yeah right 🤔😆

 

Thanks for all your valuable advice guys .. it’s been interesting!! 

Edited August 24, 2022 by BassAdder27

[Cuzzie]

Fender Highway one series if you can find is incredible value 

[Sibob]

I would head for a MIJ Precision if you want Fender, or if you have a larger budget, a Pino custom shop, or look out for a (rare) used Moollon.

Lakland also make some excellent Precision copies.

 

All depends on the spec you’re after.

 

Si

[OliverBlackman]

23 hours ago, BassAdder27 said:

Having learnt that a Precision Bass is my preferred instrument and passive too I’m considering on looking at an additional new bass 

 

I have the Fender Player series at present all stock apart from an upgraded bridge. It’s a nice bass 

 

Are the Performer series worth the extra price and why ? 
 

My Fender P was nice but the pickups were a bit clean and timid. Put in some Lindy Fralins and it sounds more vintage than a custom shop reissue.

 

A new fender will be hit and miss whether Chinese, Mexican or US made. Jap fenders regularly get good comments and my MIJ strat is pretty good.

[Jonesy]

Is there a straight Precision in the performer range, or are they all PJ's?

 

If you're looking new at about the £1.2k mark then the Nate Mendel falls into that bracket, as does the LB100 and SB1 from G&L.

[msb]

You might consider a SCPB. They’re a different animal than the later split coil basses. Many prefer them.

I have a MIJ school bus yellow one and it has one of the liveliest G strings I’ve ever played. Strung mine with Thomastik flats , it’s a great thump machine.

[machinehead]

11 minutes ago, msb said:

You might consider a SCPB. They’re a different animal than the later split coil basses. Many prefer them.

I have a MIJ school bus yellow one and it has one of the liveliest G strings I’ve ever played. Strung mine with Thomastik flats , it’s a great thump machine.

Yes!  I have one too, also strung with TI flats.  And I agree, it's a real thumpy bass.  They're a different vibe to a split coil Precision (I have one of those too, of course 😉 )but more versatile than you might expect. That's a good recommendation msb.

Frank.

 

Edited August 24, 2022 by machinehead