Bassman Sam Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I recently bought a Fender Precision Special Deluxe from our resident gear tart Karlfer. It's the first bass I've had nearly 50 years that have flats fitted. I love them. I'm also in love with the P body and Jazz neck. I have another Precision with rounds and it now feels and sounds wrong. I think I've finally seen the light. Edited February 17, 2017 by Bassman Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I've had that experience too - doesn't come round often though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice one Sam, always good to hear. I've felt the same about my P Bass for the past 2 years. I've had some killer P's over the years, but this is the only one that has felt truly 'mine'. And of course, flats as standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Is that the CAR one? If so it used to be mine and is a superb bass, good choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice one Sam, it`s great when you get an instrument that feels so right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Welcome to the club. My 2016 Deluxe Special is my new favourite bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Yep, nice one, always great when something just feels 'right' straight away. Been thinking about putting flats on one of my Precisions (and Jazzes actually), but the high tension scares me! I did read on here that TI flats are relatively low tension, so might try them, have to wait until pay day though, they're pricey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Glad you are enjoying it Alan, it's a very well sorted bass. The tension on those flat wounds is just right for me, slightly more than La Bella, slightly less than Fender. These guys have them a lot cheaper than I got them [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adagio-Electric-Acoustic-Bass-Classical-Guitar-Mandolin-Banjo-Strings-Plectrums-/391406483377?var=&hash=item5b21a4f7b1:m:mnFpFIkclAYkR3bFnDEnpTQ"]http://www.ebay.co.u...lAYkR3bFnDEnpTQ[/url] Drop down list, 4 string bass flatwound 45 - 100 Don't know how many they have left though. Edited February 20, 2017 by karlfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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