JapanAxe Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 In the early hours of this morning, in the confusion of a semi-feverish state brought on by a bout of man-flu (i.e. a cold), it seemed vitally important to me that I should acquire, without delay, a well-worn Precision in cream with torty pickguard. Now I'm not sure I've even seen this finish on an actual Fender P (although the likes of Sandberg will rustle one up to order), so do they exist, or was it all just a dream? And do/did they come in fretless, preferably lined? [Btw, when I woke up, the bed was dry, and Patrick Duffy did [i]not[/i] emerge from the shower.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam87 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Something like scott devines? http://youtu.be/eoVfamlcbYo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Something like this ? http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Precision-Cream-37584 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 [quote name='adam87' timestamp='1392406353' post='2368463'] Something like scott devines? [media]http://youtu.be/eoVfamlcbYo[/media] [/quote] Aha! That'll be it then. [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1392406420' post='2368465'] Something like this ? [url="http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Precision-Cream-37584"]http://www.vintagean...ion-Cream-37584[/url] [/quote] No, it had a rosewood board and was more white/cream than yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) If I woke up having had a dream I should buy a P, I'd class it as a nightmare. Sorry Edited February 14, 2014 by Johngh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1392410841' post='2368557'] Aha! That'll be it then. No, it had a rosewood board and was more white/cream than yellow. [/quote] Don`t a lot of the old cream Fenders turn a weird colour? I think i read somewhere it was called banana yellow or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1392411332' post='2368569'] Don`t a lot of the old cream Fenders turn a weird colour? I think i read somewhere it was called banana yellow or something similar [/quote] Dunno but that seems like a reason to go for the re-issue. That and the £5k+ price difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1392411332' post='2368569'] Don`t a lot of the old cream Fenders turn a weird colour? I think i read somewhere it was called banana yellow or something similar [/quote] ... as opposed to 'banana skin yellow', maybe..? Bananas aren't bright yellow, they're a kind of cream, methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam87 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I've never been keen on P basses, hated them in fact. Always prefered jazz. But I do like the one Scott has! It sounds awesome too. Has changed my mind on them slightly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1392411332' post='2368569'] Don`t a lot of the old cream Fenders turn a weird colour? I think i read somewhere it was called banana yellow or something similar [/quote] A lot of Oly white Fenders turned creamy over the years, like mine did. It's degradation of the poly coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1392424428' post='2368757'] A lot of Oly white Fenders turned creamy over the years, like mine did. It's degradation of the poly coat. [/quote] Now I like that in its own way. Strangely it has a kind of faded 80s vibe. Btw no basses in last night's dream. This time I was out cycling, and visited a small independent book-shop in the Old Town area of Swindon. The proprietor pointed me to the philosophy section as requested, where I selected a pair of comfy sensible black shoes. I chose not to wear them straight away for fear the toe clips on my bike would scratch them. When I got home I found I had bought (and was wearing) a pair of pink and grey striped trousers, which were greeted with mirth and derision by friends and family alike. Oops - hijacked my own thread there! [quote name='adam87' timestamp='1392424010' post='2368755'] I've never been keen on P basses, hated them in fact. Always prefered jazz. But I do like the one Scott has! It sounds awesome too. Has changed my mind on them slightly! [/quote] Yep, rolling the tone right off is (imo) one of the acid tests for a good P - if it doesn't sound monstrous, walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It's a classic colour combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 so it wasnt like one of those dreams where you dream youre having a P and then you wake up to find you actually are having a P ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1392424428' post='2368757'] A lot of Oly white Fenders turned creamy over the years, like mine did. It's degradation of the poly coat. [/quote] Mine is exactly the same, it's weird I always wanted an Olympic White Precision with black pick guard and a maple neck, so I wind up with what is now a banana yellow bass....still love it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 My current main bass is a 2012 US Standard creamy-white P with a tort guard and rosewood board, definitely a classic combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Check my avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1392466366' post='2369048'] My current main bass is a 2012 US Standard creamy-white P with a tort guard and rosewood board, definitely a classic combo. [/quote] Tried one today in my local music shop - it definitely has what it takes! [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1392466591' post='2369052'] Check my avatar. [/quote] Elvis had one too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'll be gigging mine near Oxford tonight. Our Swindon gigs have dried up recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlunt Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I got a nice Japanese PB62 in white with the tort guard. I really wanna get a US one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlunt Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 [quote name='adam87' timestamp='1392424010' post='2368755'] I've never been keen on P basses, hated them in fact. Always prefered jazz. But I do like the one Scott has! It sounds awesome too. Has changed my mind on them slightly! [/quote] I was the same once… Now I use only P basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 It doesn't have to be a tort guard: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FinnDave Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Bloody luverly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1392473700' post='2369154'] Elvis had one too? [/quote] Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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