fretmeister Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I can't shake the gas I have for a P bass. My problem is the massive range even just in the Fender stable, never mind the other companies that make a good P bass. So ignoring price and make for the moment, if you wanted a good proper sounding (passive, regular output pickups) Precision type bass what would you look at? And while I'm at it, why doesnt Fender make more PJ models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Take your pick: [url="https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string"]https://www.public-p...k/jake/4-string[/url] Can get a custom for less than a US Fender... Edited October 3, 2016 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1475519279' post='3146597'] Take your pick: [url="https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string"]https://www.public-p...k/jake/4-string[/url] [/quote] ^^^^ This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 A lovely all original 60s or 70s fender precision in sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 American Standard? You need to try a few or keep your fingers crossed if buying online. I've had a few and one of them, a 2012 in Sunburst was quite a lot better than the rest. It weighed about 8.6lbs, maybe a shade under IIRC, balanced perfectly, had a beautiful rosewood board. It just sounded and felt like a solid P bass. I want it back. Or, I've only played one Pino, but that was great. As for PJ, Yamaha BB's are super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I have several...US standard is the best I have (never tried anything more rarified/expensive) but the standard (mexican) basses are pretty good and half the price of the US ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I like mine with a MM pickup and an active preamp, everything else I like about normal Fender ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 1970s/80s Yamaha. 100%. No questions. You'll never look back. And with what you've saved compared to Fender or other contemporaries you can buy two more Yamaha Precisions as back up in case the first lets you down. Which it won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Nothing made by Yamaha has broken ever, that is an actual fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Personally I like the 50s ones (51 or a 57 or anything inbetween) but most things are good - from Squier to Fender and beyond. They do what they do and if it's what you are looking for then there is plenty of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Fender or bust for me. Love the CS Pino and Sean Hurley Precision basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475520638' post='3146623'] Nothing made by Yamaha has broken ever, that is an actual fact [/quote] I had a Yamaha acoustic once that broke when I fell on it while I was pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475520638' post='3146623'] Nothing made by Yamaha has broken ever, that is an actual fact [/quote] Agreed Pete, but that's not the deal, the deal is that they are so f*****g good and SO cheap. These two beauties together cost me less than a used MIM Precision with enough change to buy a fair few sets of strings, and bot blow the socks off most MIAs This baby had without doubt the definite flatwound/pick tone I've ever come across [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5526_zpsiliorfb5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_5526_zpsiliorfb5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And this was likewise simply the best rock roundwound sound [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2710_zps069130c7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_2710_zps069130c7.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1475521922' post='3146641'] Agreed Pete, but that's not the deal, the deal is that they are so f*****g good and SO cheap. These two beauties together cost me less than a used MIM Precision with enough change to buy a fair few sets of strings, and bot blow the socks off most MIAs This baby had without doubt the definite flatwound/pick tone I've ever come across [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5526_zpsiliorfb5.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] A great contender!! I have the Aria Pro II alternative from the Matsumuko factory. it's a great bass and cost very little in comparison to the 'real thing'. A fifth of the price if you are very lucky. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 If you're staying on British soil I think it'd be hard to beat the Shuker JJB. I'm yet to hear anything but rave reviews of them. On my shopping list for sure is the Carbon-Lite JJB; or rather a custom version that Jon and I have dreamed up recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) US Standard, 2012 model onwards. I`ve had numerous Precisions of all types and these to me have the combination of the best sound, feel, playability and colour ranges. The Pino is great but very pricey and am not sure I think it`s that much better than the US that the price would suggest. Also the Road Worns are pretty special, feel great to play. Edited October 3, 2016 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1475520404' post='3146621'] 1970s/80s Yamaha. 100%. No questions. You'll never look back. And with what you've saved compared to Fender or other contemporaries you can buy two more Yamaha Precisions as back up in case the first lets you down. Which it won't [/quote] This. If it HAS to say Fender on the headstock, a MIJ or CIJ Not For Export model will give you Japanese build quality and reasonably decent hardware and electrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I feel your pain (see signature below). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Fender Classic 50s... or a Maruszczyk Jake for less money but probably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Fender American Standard. Accept no imitations. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I have a Mex Precision.....it is excellent and cost 500 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 If it's a Fender P Bass? Probably a Nate Mendel or a second hand 60th Anniversary reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Another vote for a Maruszczyk Jake here, or perhaps a Lakland Bob Glaub (or whatever they're called these days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Love my Dingwall Super P. Passive, balanced across all strings, smooth as anything and with a neck to die for. If I was to buy any P right now, it would probably be a Sadowsky. My Sadowsky Jazz is fantastic. I do agree on the Yamahas - I have an Attitude Special which is astonishingly good for the money. Edited October 4, 2016 by therealting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Over the last few months I have started gassing for a blue Steve Harris signature. So, one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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