[quote name='Clarky' post='656646' date='Nov 17 2009, 08:05 AM']Hi, given my continuing failure to find an early 70s Precision (missed another one on eBay last night) I am looking at US Fender 62RI Precision as a real possibility.
So has any BC'er A/B'ed the two models and do they have any comments on the playability, weight, quality etc? In short, is the 62RI worth the extra dosh?
Thanks in advance, Clarky[/quote]
I have a 62RI and have owned numerous Precisions but none from the early 70s. Mainly late 70s or recents. The 62RI is great and that neck is certainly wide and slim. It makes my 2009 feel like a Jazz. Unfortunately I don't get the big P bass vibe from it. I think an early 70s may have the neck profile somewhere between the two which might be the sweet spot. Personally, I love the logo of the late 60s/early 70s Ps the best.
The 62RI feels like a real P bass. I find that sometimes the back of the neck can get a little sticky. I have mine set with La Bella flats with mute and it does that thing very well.