discreet Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) [b]My Custom Precision Has Landed![/b] There are various features that I like about Precision basses spanning the 50s, 60s and 70s. What if it were possible to bring them together in one bass? I like the 50s vibe, but I like the comfort of contours. I like the 50s-type pickguard shape and also the 60s-type 3-ply guards. A 51-type single coil pick-up is fine, but the 57-type split pick-up is more versatile... and a 70s-type 'F' stamped neck plate would bring to mind my beloved USA Fender 76 Precision... So I approached our own Howard Satterley (The Bass Doc) with a very dodgy Photoshop mock-up of what I wanted... this was the brief: Body: Alder in vintage white. 57-type contours and radiussing, with routing for 51-type control plate. 62-type 3-ply pickguard in mint/black/mint, cut to 51-type shape. Neck: Allparts Fender-licensed one-piece maple neck with skunk stripe, truss rod adjustment at heel. 51-type headstock shape. Fender 'spaghetti' decal under clear coat. Vintage tint. 70s-type radius. Synthetic bone nut. Black dots. Hardware: Fender strap buttons. Side-mounted jack socket in cat's-eye plate. 57-type bridge with threaded barrels. 51-type control plate with chrome dome knobs. 70s-type 'F'-stamped neck plate on black cushion. Kluson reverse vintage tuners. La Bella Deep Talkin' 760FL strings. Electrics: Seymour Duncan Vintage SPB-1 split pickup. CTS solid shaft pots. Ceramic disc 0.05uF cap. Am I a happy bunny? I played the bass at rehearsal last night. Now I know what 'plays like butter' means. The set-up is perfect, the action low and there is no fret buzz whatsoever from any string at any fret position. It sounds great, very warm and present...a bit like a Precision Bass, in fact. So yes, I'm a very happy bunny indeed! My Precision Bass GAS is finally over! Many thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Howard for his skill, endless patience and excellent communications. And thanks for all the bubble wrap, mate! Edited for extra pics, as requested! Edited March 3, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Wow! that's a real looker I bet it's great to play to. Well done to both Mark and Howard on a lovely creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 That's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Lovely matey. Any chance of a full bass picture? Glad you are chuffed as a chuffed thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 You're such a bass-tease showing only close ups first!!!! I feel so........frustrated!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Very very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Wow that's pretty close to my perfect P bass (I'd have gone with a tort plate). Lovely colour too, wonder what it would look like with bridge & pickup covers mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 'salright if you like that sort of thing I s'pose - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - That is bloody gorgeous mate Good job Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yes - absolutely. Forgot to say - well done Bass Doc, that's a great job. Very lust-worthy - and that's really what it's all about, let's be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Looks really good well done to everyone involved in making this bass! Must of cost a fair bit though.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yum. I like (want a green and black one now...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Big fat drool from me. Mainly from the mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Saw this at Howard's as he was about to test it through an amp for the first time. A real looker! Howard is passionate about basses, and it shows in you new baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Love it. I thought i was all cured of bass gas..............now realise I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 That is quite simply stunning. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yay Howard! He rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 That's stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 ooooh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I must say Mark, that thing is absolutely f*cking gorgeous. Phenomenal looking, how's she sound? Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) [quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1330713768' post='1562145'] Phenomenal looking, how's she sound? [/quote] Warm and round... Sounds great through my BFM J12. Edited March 3, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Beeyyyooootiful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket123 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hey discrret; you got some nice P in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 [quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1330697828' post='1561800'] ...wonder what it would look like with bridge & pickup covers mmmmm... [/quote] It would have to be a 51-type pup cover, but it wouldn't fit over the 57-type split pickup! Also, I can't have a bridge cover as I'm a palm-muting fan! Nice thought, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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