Thunderbird Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Well I have played Fenders in the past and never really been blown away thought they were nice though but recently I had an itch for a Fender this is because I was playing my Vintage V4 P bass and loving it so it gave me a Fender itch so I bought a Fender from the forum and it has really blown me away I like everything about it I have been through about 10 basses in the past year and`never really found I could get on with for various reasons but the Fender just fits like a glove so I am well chuffed and am actually enjoying playing again and my knackered hands are not in too much pain with the Fender so I am thinking I have become a Fender fan boy lol am now gonna sell some more stuff and save for another as a back up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Glad to hear this Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I have always played a Fender Precision and have absolutely no interest in playing anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I'm a big Fender fan and I always have been. All my bass heroes played Fender's, they were used on nearly all my favourite records and I have owned one since I was 19. I just haven't found a Fender 5 string that I prefer over the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just like the OP, for me and Fenders it was a case of 'finding the one'. I have lots of basses, all nice in their own way and all get used, but nothing is quite the same as my Precision. Took a lot of Fenders to get there - you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince - but I am so pleased to have one that always makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 It would seem that there are many players who have been around the bass block and finally found peace in the simplicity of a P-bass. Being eternally drawn towards greater simplicity, I appreciate that. I can see the attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Somebody posted this on Basschat a while ago. I had never been attracted to P-basses, but this definitely gave me GAS in that unfamiliar territory ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoVfamlcbYo[/media] Edited January 5, 2014 by Fionn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 [quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1388927624' post='2327654'] It would seem that there are many players who have been around the bass block and finally found peace in the simplicity of a P-bass. [/quote] Yep, add my name to that list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I've tried a lot of other basses, but I always come back to my old standard MIJ Precision. I'm now waiting for a CIJ 62 Reissue to arrive, so I'll have two, and then I expect the rest can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1388921211' post='2327566'] I have always played a Fender Precision and have absolutely no interest in playing anything else. [/quote] +1 million! If only they would bring out a '57 RI with VINTAGE CORRECT 1 5/8 nut width!! I love everything about '57 style basses except the ridiculously wide fretboards. Where did 1 3/4 even come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1388921211' post='2327566'] I have always played a Fender Precision and have absolutely no interest in playing anything else. [/quote] I pretty much only GAS over fenders. Edited January 5, 2014 by cameltoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I have been through far too many basses since finding bass forums! But despite some beautiful instruments coming and going, I just seem to be happiest with Fender. For me they work aesthetically, and just fit me well. I am a big chap and anything else just feels and looks a bit like a toy on me. I love my Roscoe Beck V and the only basses I have GAS for at the moment are Fenders, particularly a custom shop relic. Glad you have found something that fits you and suits you well. I am no Fender fan-boy, I have played some stinkers in the past USA standards most recently, but when you get a good one, they really can sing. I once played a mexican 50's precision and it was faultless, it resonated more than any other bass I have ever played and I regret it to this day not taking it home from the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks for all the kind words chaps and a big thanks to Lozz for selling me the bass and doing an awesome set up job on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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