tredders Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Hi I accept that there are good and bad examples of both 'real' vintage and brand new basses, but generally my question is this: - Since playing Funkmunky's beautiful '69/'70 P bass, I'm rapidly becoming obsessed with finding something very similar (or steal his, whichever's easiest ). My question is, how well do the new Vintage series P basses stack up against the real thing? I've been looking at the '62 re-issue, which I could get from the US for just under a grand. Is there a big difference? I know it's all down to personal preference, and it's probably a stupid question, but some thoughts from anyone who has played or owned both an old P bass and one of the new reissues would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Mark. Quote
GreeneKing Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I've played a 73 P for a short while. My 62 AV Re-Issue is truly a great P bass, others have said it's the best P they've played too. Personally I'd find a good AV in a shop and pay more. Sorry I can't offer a more direct comparison. Under a grand is good, is that including duty and VAT? Quote
tredders Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='610942' date='Sep 28 2009, 04:01 PM']I've played a 73 P for a short while. My 62 AV Re-Issue is truly a great P bass, others have said it's the best P they've played too. Personally I'd find a good AV in a shop and pay more. Sorry I can't offer a more direct comparison. Under a grand is good, is that including duty and VAT?[/quote] Thanks for the reply - I know it's always down to personal preference at the end of the day, but just wanted a general opinion... The grand is based upon me picking one up in the US. I'm supposed to be off there soon with work, and we also have a Christmas trip to Boston planned... Mark. Quote
GreeneKing Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 That sounds ideal, with a chance to try it out 1st Quote
tredders Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='610969' date='Sep 28 2009, 04:34 PM']That sounds ideal, with a chance to try it out 1st [/quote] Yeah, but I think I *need* a proper vintage.... sigh Quote
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