OutToPlayJazz Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I've never had a Precision before, so this is a real departure for me! Quality is lovely on mine, but I was lucky that Dave at Electro had ordered two. The first had terrible half finished lacquer on the back & a barely finished neck. This one is much better! Another interesting thing - The bass I rejected also weighed significantly more than mine. The '08s are generally quite lightweight feeling, but the other one was definitely much much heavier! The new 3-tone sunburst is a lot nicer than the old yellowy-brown affair, with more red than brown. The new bridge seems a lot sturdier & the glossed fingerboard adds a touch of class to the whole bass. Pity the back of the neck isn't glossed as well like on my Marcus Miller Jazz. That one feels truly special! Soundwise, the Precision is traditional P with a touch of something a little more modern. Could be the strings I've put on, but it has all the classic thump with a slightly more modern 'twang to it! I've been experimenting with my Sadowsky preamp/di pedal on these two & the results are astounding! Edited July 3, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Yowzah! Very nice! Is the MM an '08 too? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'd imagine the Miller is an 07. Difficult to tell with the Japanese S prefix serial numbers. The Precision is definitely a Z8 model, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Nice one OTPJ! Sounds and plays great I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 [quote]Nice one OTPJ! Sounds and plays great I bet [/quote] Especially through the Sadowsky preamp/di pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Beautiful. I love 'burst Precisions and the MM ain't bad either. How does the MM sound on its own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 [quote]How does the MM sound on its own?[/quote] Fine, just a little down on output & a bit on the harsh side. With the Sadowsky, it's totally different. At least double the output & a much warmer & fuller sound. Don't forget that to other people's ears the Miller is probably lovely - I'm comparing everything to my Status basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxthebiker Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='232214' date='Jul 3 2008, 06:42 PM']Fine, just a little down on output & a bit on the harsh side. With the Sadowsky, it's totally different. At least double the output & a much warmer & fuller sound. Don't forget that to other people's ears the Miller is probably lovely - I'm comparing everything to my Status basses![/quote] Both look awesome! Love the maple neck and SB finish.....and the TS pick guard looks lovely with the burst too. Very nice basses.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Wow! beautiful basses. Where did you get the 08 American Standard P from? I want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I ordered it from a friend's shop. If you want one at a significant discount, pm me & I'll let you know the price Now I've got the neck right it's really nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='241126' date='Jul 16 2008, 05:58 PM']I ordered it from a friend's shop. If you want one at a significant discount, pm me & I'll let you know the price Now I've got the neck right it's really nice as well.[/quote] PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I ended up using my Marcus live in passive mode, it sounded fantastic. In the end, I've traded it out in favour of a Geddy, which is basically the same bass without the preamp. Both models, to me, are just brilliant basses. Love that P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Very nice - the Marcus is a cracking bass and that is a luvvly P for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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