johnpaulbass Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Hello ! I considering buying a replica of the "original" precision bass, the 1951 model.. or the tele bass or the one Sting uses, the 1955 model. Can you suggest me some links, makers or such that makes this model ? I'm about a cheap copy. I know Thomann makes it (harley benton) but I would like to explore some other options too. I don't want to spend more then 250 £. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 squier classic vibe is probably top budget for you then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) There's a 'freestyle' tele on facebook for £200 https://www.facebook.com/groups/689090051102626/permalink/1770578222953798/?sale_post_id=1770578222953798 Edited March 6, 2018 by yorks5stringer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, Geek99 said: squier classic vibe is probably top budget for you then I was thinking about them too but I'm searching the "single" one pickup version .. no the "big one" or does the Squier make also the 51 reissue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, johnpaulbass said: I was thinking about them too but I'm searching the "single" one pickup version .. no the "big one" or does the Squier make also the 51 reissue ? They used too, quite difficult to find now though, discontinued and apparently no-one is selling theirs. Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Stick a saved search on eBay called classic 50s precision bass I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Benton-51-Style-Precision-Bass-copy/202251137876?hash=item2f171b7354:g:xVMAAOSwYMNanqiX This looks a good buy, got a SD pickup....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Bach over in the Czech Republic do one. Called the Perfect Bass 60. http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bpb-60-sb-relic_p2003 £260 inc delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I could mention a nice blonde 51 rep on Gumtree at the moment but it may be against the rules? Apologies in advance if it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, kodiakblair said: Bach over in the Czech Republic do one. Called the Perfect Bass 60. http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bpb-60-sb-relic_p2003 £260 inc delivery My experience may be atypical but I got one of the 5 string versions and it was very poorly finished, with scratches on the bridge, bad lacquer on the neck and a dodgy earth, so sent it back for refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 @yorks5stringer Not an option then. I've had no dealings with Bach myself just knew they sold a SC P-bass. TBH after owning 3 Harley Benton PB-50's there's not much chance me looking at other makes,though I'd like to try the pine body Squier After near 4 year I've yet to do any work to the PB, tuners/bridge are tip top,no crackly pots or jack socket. Basswood body is in better condition than any of my alder,ash,poplar or mahogany basses. Never adjusted TR. For a bass which cost £82 delivered and after countless hours play the PB-50 has more than proved itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I'm loving my modded HB too ( when I finally get the headstock sorted!). Tempted by the new Red ones later this month.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 What's up with the headstock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, kodiakblair said: What's up with the headstock ? I used silicone grease on the screws when replacing the Tuners. This has leached into the wood and when trying to re-shoot a poly coat over the new decal and tint, it gets repelled. So waiting for some Maple veneer to place over it having stain -stopped the headstock underneath. Edited March 6, 2018 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) Here's another, they're like buses: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bass-guitar/222866610684?hash=item33e3e299fc:g:jtoAAOSwFYZam~-L Even got a mock pink paisley pattern...little over budget at £280 mind.. Edited March 6, 2018 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 O was considering Bach or Bentons yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Just saw that by 26.3. they will offer the FIESTA RED option on the pb50 harley benton!... very tempting... https://www.thomann.de/it/harley_benton_pb_50_fr_vintage_series.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 On 06/03/2018 at 19:07, yorks5stringer said: My experience may be atypical but I got one of the 5 string versions and it was very poorly finished, with scratches on the bridge, bad lacquer on the neck and a dodgy earth, so sent it back for refund. I was looking into the very same a couple of years ago. On the Bach website, you could zoom in on the example photos and the fit and finish didn't look good so I didn't bother. You'd have thought they would have put their very best one up there, so if that was their best, I wasn't interested in getting a lesser version.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Huge Hands said: I was looking into the very same a couple of years ago. On the Bach website, you could zoom in on the example photos and the fit and finish didn't look good so I didn't bother. You'd have thought they would have put their very best one up there, so if that was their best, I wasn't interested in getting a lesser version.... I was so disappointed.. took ages to come and when I sent it back, ages for the refund too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 The Bach's are, new, like the double of the price of the Bentos. Do they sound better for the double of the price ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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