Tee Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Here's my new MIA Precision. It's a 'Factory Special Run' from Corona, California 2005. Although i bought it new (imported). It's essentially a US Standard Precision (no S1 switiching though) with a few nice differences/upgrades. I haven't seen these in any shops in the UK (ok, just London), online or in-store. I've longed for an Olympic white/black pickguard P for a while and i don't really like any of the current US 'P' colours, so finding this was a result. This is certainly my No.1 bass. Main features are: Olympic white 70s headstock logo Schaller straplocks Deluxe tuners String-thru bridge Molded hardcase [attachment=1194:CIMG0510.JPG] [attachment=1195:CIMG0513.JPG] Having owned a MIM and currently also owning a CIJ ash 3TS Precision, i can safely say this bass is the best of my bunch. I'm chuffed with it. For a start it's lighter than my CIJ ash P, but it just plays so smoothly and outputs great even tone along the neck. The thicker headstock, deluxe tuners and string-thru body really makes it feel solid. Oh and the strings it comes with are actually pretty good. I generally slap on a set of £30 strings on my new basses, but i really don't feel the need on this occasion. I'm loving the 110 E string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 That's really sweet, and a classic colour combination too. No wonder she's going to be your no1, nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Nice one! I really like that colour combo. Good purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bald Eagle Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Nice one I like Jazzers in that colour & neck combo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Dee Dee Ramone 1.2.3.4.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yes inDee Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 She's a beaut alright. You treat her right, ya hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Nice. RIP sid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet-Rule Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Wow, nice bass. It might take me a while to save up for one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 looks familiar mines a MIJ 70s reissue nice bass though, hope you're happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Yeah - that's nice...! It's really got that 70's punk vibe - Pistols, Clash, Ramones - kinda feel. Lovely. Funnily enough - I just got offered an ex Sex Pistols '74 Precision... for sale at £20K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Wow, thats a nice bass , theres something about the simplicity of a P Bass that is awesome , just the way that you can just plug in a P Bass and just get a good sound with a minimum of fuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskimoBassist Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I really like that bass, shame about the lack of the S1 switching system though. I just bought a USA Jazz complete with the system and it really does make all the difference being able to swap between the two layouts. Having said that i would gladly pay the kind of money that im guessing you do to buy that beauty. Nice purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodl2005 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Lovely Bass!!!!!! So's the MIJ one of lwtait's !!! Congrats to U both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='35756' date='Jul 22 2007, 11:16 PM']Funnily enough - I just got offered an ex Sex Pistols '74 Precision... for sale at £20K![/quote] That may seem expensive.... but then it won't have been played... Bwah hah hah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice , i dont like p's atall but that really waxes my canoe ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 [quote name='cetera' post='42821' date='Aug 8 2007, 11:31 AM']That may seem expensive.... but then it won't have been played... Bwah hah hah!!! [/quote] Harsh....but fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 [quote name='EskimoBassist' post='41806' date='Aug 6 2007, 09:19 AM']I really like that bass, shame about the lack of the S1 switching system though. I just bought a USA Jazz complete with the system and it really does make all the difference being able to swap between the two layouts. Having said that i would gladly pay the kind of money that im guessing you do to buy that beauty. Nice purchase![/quote] The S1 on the jazz is useful and probably worth having. The S1 on the precision is cobblers and doesn't do anything much except make the bass seem a bit thinner and weaker sounding. Well it does on mine anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 i agree , the s1 on the jazz is much more practical and better sounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thats a lovely shiny piece of kit. I really wonder why ive never owned a P-Bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='42826' date='Aug 8 2007, 11:44 AM']The S1 on the jazz is useful and probably worth having. The S1 on the precision is cobblers and doesn't do anything much except make the bass seem a bit thinner and weaker sounding. Well it does on mine anyway.[/quote] Couldn't agree more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulyB Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Just seems to drop a shed load of volume on mine. I just use it as a lazy way of controling my level when swapping between finger and pick, but thats' my poor technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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