Fred Leicester Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I've got serious GAS for a P bass.... and I stumbled across this model. It's MIJ, they seem to make 2 models (one basswood which is a bit cheaper) and one with an alder body which is the one I'm interested in. Has anyone got any experience of these? I'd try one, but there's none in my local music shops, but would love to get an idea of what they're like. Basically, a good excuse to pull the trigger on one will suffice.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Not tried one of these specific ones but I did have an MIJ 62 Reissue Precision a while back which had a really nice neck on it. The MIJs are famed for having really decent necks, I`ve had a few different ones over the years and have to agree with that. If its the oly white/tort/rosewood one you`re looking at, well surely that colour shceme in itself is enough of an excuse to buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If that is the colour scheme you're looking at, [url="http://public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string/486-jake-4p-vintage-white-classic150463"]give this a look[/url]. It might save you a few quid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Leicester Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1453403334' post='2959262'] Not tried one of these specific ones but I did have an MIJ 62 Reissue Precision a while back which had a really nice neck on it. The MIJs are famed for having really decent necks, I`ve had a few different ones over the years and have to agree with that. If its the oly white/tort/rosewood one you`re looking at, well surely that colour shceme in itself is enough of an excuse to buy it [/quote] Thanks Lozz. Yes, that exact colour scheme, which is why I'm so tempted to just get it regardless :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Leicester Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1453403598' post='2959268'] If that is the colour scheme you're looking at, [url="http://public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string/486-jake-4p-vintage-white-classic150463"]give this a look[/url]. It might save you a few quid... [/quote] Interesting.... I don't know much about Maruszczyk, though my heart is kinda set on a Fender... rightly or wrongly...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 [quote name='Fred Leicester' timestamp='1453403791' post='2959272'] Interesting.... I don't know much about Maruszczyk, though my heart is kinda set on a Fender... rightly or wrongly...! [/quote] This might enlighten you a bit :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oicxvq2A95g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Leicester Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Interesting stuff. On a purely aesthetic basis, I'm still leaning towards the Fender, but it's all food for thought! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I've got a sunburst/rosewood/tort CiJ Precision, it's a good bass but still has to play second fiddle to my US standard P (white/rosewood/ tort). The pick ups in the CiJ had been mounted badly (non-vertical screw holes making it impossible to adjust PU height) so I filled and re-drilled the holes and replaced the PUs with S-D vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPTroll Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I've just received one of the Fender Japan Classic Exclusive 50's P basses (will post pics shortly), which is exclusive to Japan, but part of this new range they're doing. There are only 2 of the basses from the range they're selling in the UK, the ones you mention. I ordered mine through Ishibashi. In short, it's the best P bass I've ever played. Better than the Fender Road worn or 50s series basses, better than an American standard, and really better than some vintage Ps i've played. The neck is incredible, the pickups sound great, and the whole bass is wonderfully finished. Although it may purely be down to it matching my particular tastes (7.25 radius, slim but wide profile neck, vintage frets etc) it really has been finished off superbly. Looking at the 60s model, it looks like a similar overall profile to the 50's bass, and similar level of finishing, albeit different colours and neck woods. I'd recommend getting anything out of this new line from Japan. It's excellent stuff. Edited January 22, 2016 by TPTroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1453403334' post='2959262'] Not tried one of these specific ones but I did have an MIJ 62 Reissue Precision a while back which had a really nice neck on it. The MIJs are famed for having really decent necks, I`ve had a few different ones over the years and have to agree with that. [/quote] I had one too, wish I still had it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 [quote name='TPTroll' timestamp='1453455444' post='2959594'] I've just received one of the Fender Japan Classic Exclusive 50's P basses (will post pics shortly), which is exclusive to Japan, but part of this new range they're doing. There are only 2 of the basses from the range they're selling in the UK, the ones you mention. I ordered mine through Ishibashi. [/quote] Very tempting! Please could you post a link to the two they sell to the UK if you get a chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPTroll Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 This is the one the OP is talking about - http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/fender_japan_fsr_classic_60s_p_bass_rw_vw.asp?gclid=CjwKEAiAw4e1BRDfi7vghaWU9jESJACzo9juga0hb0JjXzNyTx1ODdgrFr50CbPsmwMmKiFNdd--9xoC0DXw_wcB and this is the only 50's one they're selling in the UK so far I think - http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-fsr-japan-classic-50s-p-bass-vintage-white/123080?gclid=CjwKEAiAw4e1BRDfi7vghaWU9jESJACzo9ju82WLy5kLdsIeMGLaB94QWTAF7ZI5kh8GXYOYjMQs3BoCy-Tw_wcB The only difference between that 50's one and the one I got is the finish, and that one is basswood, whereas mine was alder. Fender Japan tend to do basswood for solid colour finishes, but also on some higher end versions of the same bass, like the FSR 60s bass. It's quite a good idea really - doing the same bass, just one with a cheaper wood, and a more expensive with a better wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks TPTroll - I'll also check out the Ishibashi site as I do like Alder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 [quote name='TPTroll' timestamp='1453462854' post='2959677'] and this is the only 50's one they're selling in the UK so far I think - http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-fsr-japan-classic-50s-p-bass-vintage-white/123080?gclid=CjwKEAiAw4e1BRDfi7vghaWU9jESJACzo9ju82WLy5kLdsIeMGLaB94QWTAF7ZI5kh8GXYOYjMQs3BoCy-Tw_wcB[/quote] That link has done nothing but fuel my current P-bass GAS to an even higher level...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1453403898' post='2959274'] This might enlighten you a bit :-) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oicxvq2A95g[/media] [/quote] That's a great looking and sounding bass! Anyobydy out there own a fender MIM/MIA precision and a Maruszczyk Jake? How do they compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Leicester Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 [quote name='TPTroll' timestamp='1453462854' post='2959677'] This is the one the OP is talking about - http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/fender_japan_fsr_classic_60s_p_bass_rw_vw.asp?gclid=CjwKEAiAw4e1BRDfi7vghaWU9jESJACzo9juga0hb0JjXzNyTx1ODdgrFr50CbPsmwMmKiFNdd--9xoC0DXw_wcB and this is the only 50's one they're selling in the UK so far I think - http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-fsr-japan-classic-50s-p-bass-vintage-white/123080?gclid=CjwKEAiAw4e1BRDfi7vghaWU9jESJACzo9ju82WLy5kLdsIeMGLaB94QWTAF7ZI5kh8GXYOYjMQs3BoCy-Tw_wcB The only difference between that 50's one and the one I got is the finish, and that one is basswood, whereas mine was alder. Fender Japan tend to do basswood for solid colour finishes, but also on some higher end versions of the same bass, like the FSR 60s bass. It's quite a good idea really - doing the same bass, just one with a cheaper wood, and a more expensive with a better wood. [/quote] Specifically, it's this one (which is alder bodied rather than basswood) which I'm drooling over: http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/fender_japan_fsr_special_60s_p_bass_rw_vw.asp?gclid=CKrW1vzOvcoCFYMSwwod1hMCGQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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