P_bass_1983 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hi guys I've been reading up on the Dee Dee Ramone Sigature Precision and it seems as though it's not much different to a Mexican Standard Precision. Are you really paying £100's extra for the signature and fancy neck plate or is there more to it than that? If anyone's owned both and can do a straight comparison that would be great. Are other precisions in that price range that are much better? USA P a bit too expensive for me at the moment. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'm sure Karlfer on here had one (may still have), he may be able to offer a well-informed opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Here's the post he did about it.. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259192-nbd-look-matey-somebody-had-to/page__hl__ramone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_bass_1983 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Ah nice one, very useful cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 If you want the 70s White maple thing don't be afraid to check out the Squier Matt Freeman. I've owned MIM Ps previously and this blows them out the water, for a seriously good price £396ish new. It's also has a yellow neck tint and lovely rolled edges on fingerboard. I've got one with a SD fitted and it's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_bass_1983 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 I've got one mate, and I love it! My one has a Fender custom vintage 59 pickup from the Mike Dirnt signature (I play in a Green Day tribute band) I wanted to upgrade to Fender as that's what Dirnt plays but don't wanna break the bank. Don't want to part with the MF though! In fact I was thinking about trading my white one for a black one. You're so right tho, awesome bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I`ve always found the MIMs to be good enough basses, but the post 2012 ones are really very good indeed. I`ve had a few, still got one, and yes, my US is better, but there`s not much in it. If I`m honest, for my needs the MIM is more than enough but there`s just this "hoodoo" that haunts me and says I must have a US. Daft really, I gigged the MIM for a couple of months and it was more than up to the job. Maybe I lucked out but I`d take a look at the post 2012 MIMs before considering the higher range ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Not associated with the seller but this will set you back about £100ish more than a new Mexican. Looks awesome - perfect colour combo as well in my opinion. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274283-2010-fender-american-standard-p-bass-olympic-white-l675/page__pid__2935757#entry2935757 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_bass_1983 Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Yeah I've been eyeing that up for weeks, beautiful bass at an amazing price but unfortunately it's quite out of my budget at the moment. Seen a Dee Dee sig for £450 and MIM P for £200. May just stick with the Matt Freeman sig though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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