jakenewmanbass Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) So many great replies and offers thanks guys, Linus and Lojo so very kind of you to offer... I'm going to get one, I'm just going to play many until one fits. I have some serious tools in the shape of the '77 Jazz and the Alembic, both record exceedingly well, and I spend at least half my working life on my 1880 German DB so I can bide my time Chris, that D'Angelo track is seriously grooving... And Barrie.. you were posting at the same time as me.... seriously... thanks. Edited June 22, 2011 by jakesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='jakesbass' post='1278547' date='Jun 22 2011, 02:14 PM']So many great replies and offers thanks guys, Linus and Lojo so very kind of you to offer... I'm going to get one, I'm just going to play many until one fits. I have some serious tools in the shape of the '77 Jazz and the Alembic, both record exceedingly well, and I spend at least half my working life on my 1880 German DB so I can bide my time Chris, that D'Angelo track is seriously grooving... And Barrie.. you were posting at the same time as me.... seriously... thanks.[/quote] No worries Jake, hope you find what you ar looking for and if you do want to borrow the P, the just drop me a PM. As you know, i'm only up the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='jakesbass' post='1278547' date='Jun 22 2011, 02:14 PM']And Barrie.. you were posting at the same time as me.... seriously... thanks.[/quote] Any time Jake The two are really quite different sounding so nice to compare them. Just thought I may be heading towards Fleet direction on Saturday evening - not far from you I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I love P basses, and am soblooking forward to getting my hands on the vintage spec Olympic White / tortoiseshell plate one that Wes Steed has been making for me. If you get one, you'll love it. They're kinda harsh on their own, but in a band setting that tonal grit makes them stand out so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Jake, you are welcome to try my Lakland Duck Dunn, as an example of a modern P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 And, if you're free tomorrow night you can check out the Lull at the Farnham Maltings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Jake, do you know WHY you want a Precision? Or was it just a magickal thing when you played some in the shop? Knowing you at least a little bit, I might suggest you borrow one you like on approval before buying, and use it on some gigs and/or recording sessions. I think, quite often, an instrument can delight in isolation, only to find it doesn't work for you in an ensemble situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I was always anti-P a bit - thought it was too obvious, and maybe a bit of a rock trad. Always loved some P-players though.....and slowly, via a few Squiers, bought a Fender P....50's classic (MIM - nice big fretboard, big sound). I went to see The Stranglers in March - always been a fan (especially JJ) - and couldn't believe the sound from his P - probably the best, and biggest bass sound I've ever heard! Since playing a P full-time for the last month (sold my 2 Rics over the last 6 months) - bit of a surprise. One, how versatile the sound is - from JJ-burst to soulful thump. Two, looking on Youtube, and seeing bands - Dave Holland with Miles, Mahavishnu Orchestra - 'jazzier' players using P's rather than Jazz's. At the Isle Of Wight TV stuff the other week, it was the 'rock' players playing the Jazz! I'm not a massive jazz player (more of a fan) but really liked how these players were using their P's. I'm sure there's more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I thought I wanted a P-Bass and then ended up buying a Warwick Rockbass Corvette Not sure what went on there. I see they've still got[url="http://www.newkingsroadguitars.co.uk/guitarshop/1952_FENDER_PRECISION.html"] this little baby[/url] there. What a steel Looks like it just left the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='silddx' post='1278644' date='Jun 22 2011, 03:47 PM']I think, quite often, an instrument can delight in isolation, only to find it doesn't work for you in an ensemble situation.[/quote] Unless it's a P, in which case it's usually quite the reverse. Love my dirty old P copy. It has a Kent Armstrong hot ALnico, in it. Sounds bloody lovely with a band (though in isolation it sounds like a horse taking a dump into a pile of rubber bands supporting some depressed penguins). Just like a P should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Ah, the P bass. The last resort when all inspiration has left the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='Dave Vader' post='1278683' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:28 PM'](though in isolation it sounds like a horse taking a dump into a pile of rubber bands supporting some depressed penguins).[/quote] This is an all to common occurrence in North Devon, especially in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Chris2112' post='1278685' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:29 PM']Ah, the P bass. The last resort when all inspiration has left the player. [/quote] That's a bit like saying "steak, the last resort when inspiration has left the chef". Edited June 22, 2011 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Chris2112' post='1278685' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:29 PM']Ah, the Kubicki. The last resort when the 1980's can't escape the player. [/quote] Fixed !! Edited June 22, 2011 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) If Fender release a P bass with a chorus pedal and reverb built in, that you can't turn off, I'm sure Chris will come round Edited June 22, 2011 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='spongebob' post='1278671' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:15 PM']....I went to see The Stranglers in March - always been a fan (especially JJ) - and couldn't believe the sound from his P - probably the best, and biggest bass sound I've ever heard!....[/quote] That should be because he was playing his signature Shuker P bass. If that was the Shuker then the fantastic sound is totally understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='risingson' post='1278706' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:37 PM']Fixed !! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='silddx' post='1278644' date='Jun 22 2011, 03:47 PM']I think, quite often, an instrument can delight in isolation, only to find it doesn't work for you in an ensemble situation.[/quote] But not in the case of a Precision. Jake, just try a few until you find the one you like. You don't have to spend a lot and you can hardly go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='Wil' post='1278698' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:34 PM']That's a bit like saying "steak, the last resort when inspiration has left the chef".[/quote] I think tapioca or steamed cabbage would be more appropriate than a steak as that implies some kind of quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='silddx' post='1278644' date='Jun 22 2011, 03:47 PM']Jake, do you know WHY you want a Precision? Or was it just a magickal thing when you played some in the shop? Knowing you at least a little bit, I might suggest you borrow one you like on approval before buying, and use it on some gigs and/or recording sessions. I think, quite often, an instrument can delight in isolation, only to find it doesn't work for you in an ensemble situation.[/quote] Nig the truth of it is that as you well know I have a couple of killer basses, I can get an extraordinary range of sounds from the Alembic (I'm still finding them) The main thinking is for the studio when I want an arsenal of sounds, I can get a sound that suits my playing a million times over from all my basses acoustic and electric, I just think that the P would finish the picture and mean that on a session I can supply everything that is required... Don't get me wrong I get a lot of good feedback from engineers and producers about my sound but to pull that last classic bass out would finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1278685' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:29 PM']Ah, the P bass. The last resort when all inspiration has left the player. [/quote] I'm pleased to be able to report that the only direction of my ideas and inspiration is up (but not up the neck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 There's the rub, you see - lots of people like steamed cabbage. It's good for you and rich in flavour. Steamed cabbage must be a good thing, then, much like the P bass. QED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='jakesbass' post='1278731' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:50 PM']Nig the truth of it is that as you well know I have a couple of killer basses, I can get an extraordinary range of sounds from the Alembic (I'm still finding them) The main thinking is for the studio when I want an arsenal of sounds, I can get a sound that suits my playing a million times over from all my basses acoustic and electric, I just think that the P would finish the picture and mean that on a session I can supply everything that is required... Don't get me wrong I get a lot of good feedback from engineers and producers about my sound but to pull that last classic bass out would finish it off.[/quote] Then you are now in the enviable position of knowing exactly what you want and being able to justify the hunt for a great specimen Be careful out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='Wil' post='1278738' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:52 PM']There's the rub, you see - lots of people like steamed cabbage. It's good for you and rich in flavour. Steamed cabbage must be a good thing, then, much like the P bass. QED [/quote] I do love a good wind up. I choose steamed cabbage because it was bland, had UI wished to be more forthright I would have suggested the P bass equates to a steaming dog turd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='jakesbass' post='1278731' date='Jun 22 2011, 04:50 PM']Nig the truth of it is that as you well know I have a couple of killer basses, I can get an extraordinary range of sounds from the Alembic (I'm still finding them) The main thinking is for the studio when I want an arsenal of sounds, I can get a sound that suits my playing a million times over from all my basses acoustic and electric, I just think that the P would finish the picture and mean that on a session I can supply everything that is required... Don't get me wrong I get a lot of good feedback from engineers and producers about my sound but to pull that last classic bass out would finish it off.[/quote] Can I assume, and for once I'm being serious, that you feel a P-Bass is a bit like a blank piece of paper on which you can create what you want. Yes I know that sounds ridiculous but hope you get the drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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