Stub Mandrel Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Ooooh! Talk about case candy. Even has a foam mute strip for the bridge cover. And a hootenany button. Reverse tuners. Tug bar. From the wonderful A Strings in Pontypridd who even made me tea and did a quick setup for me while I made a deal with old nick. And not only did they have it in stock, they jad the best shop price in the UK. You cannot be serious... World's coolest wash bag? 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Lovely stub, i very nearly bought one of those a few weeks back, congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 The ultimate P-bass,far as I'm concerned.Beautiful instrument. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 I really didn't appreciate what it is until I spoke to the guys in the shop. The manager said I would break his heart by taking it away. I sort of looked at the spec and thought 'ah they do make a p bass better than the Squier CV'. Didn't occur to me that it's up with the American Ultras and the next step up is custom shop. The extras are outstanding, case is brilliant. But I'm going to have to strip the scratchplate to get the protective film off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very ... ... ... nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Sorry, maybe 'niiiiiice', should only be used in context of a JAZZ bass. 🫣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 P basses are funny things - seem so simple and there is SO much chocie. I think the quip about the Squier CV range is fair, you can spend £300 on a P bass and get a good one, but you probably have to spend about this much to really see the difference (read Moollon/Olinto/Mike Lull) Nice bass and I'm sure it'll do the job 😅 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Lovely bass, congratulations. very jealous! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Now that's a handsome bass - good score! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) Cripes, the case sells for £279 on its own! https://richtonemusic.co.uk/Fender-GG-Deluxe-Hardshell-Case-Precision-Bass-Brown/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETE8kSkduBNPZ1GJxsWpKEXeJ_iwZikFXVZ5irfkP2zQeVHKrtf8jHsaAn_jEALw_wcB That's more than all but three of my basses cost! Edited April 6, 2023 by Stub Mandrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 More pics 🙂 Relic capacitor? Had to take the scratchplate off to remove all the film and sticky residue. Note the separate shielding plate! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Lovely and A strings is just around the corner from me. Cracking shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Congratulations, what a beauty. I bet you smile every time you open the case! I remember early 60s Precisions had the separate shielding plate, so Fender really has gone to some lengths to replicate the original design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Stunning looking bass hope it brings, you many happy years of playing it 😎. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintoid Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I'd love to hear about the neck profile if you have time, as I'm considering one of these at some point in the future. The only necks I have not been able to handle are the ones which are wide but shallow. A bit of depth to the neck and I'm fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, wintoid said: I'd love to hear about the neck profile if you have time, as I'm considering one of these at some point in the future. The only necks I have not been able to handle are the ones which are wide but shallow. A bit of depth to the neck and I'm fine. To me it feels shallower than I expected, considering it is described as 'deep C'. I'd suggest a try out as I find these things hard to judge, especially as I adapt my playing style so I really only notice if something is really baseball-bat chunky. I will probably take some scotchbrite to the back of the neck as it is very glossy. Edited April 8, 2023 by Stub Mandrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 That's a beaut Stubbs, enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: That's a beaut Stubbs, enjoy! Just hope I can do it justice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Very nice, I assume it's the one you were asking about nitro /poly finish about? Looks luvly anyway.. Go on, put the ashtrays on, you know you want to... 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 57 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Very nice, I assume it's the one you were asking about nitro /poly finish about? Looks luvly anyway.. Go on, put the ashtrays on, you know you want to... 😁 It's tempting... if only to see how well the mute works 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: It's tempting... if only to see how well the mute works If you do, there's a good template for fitting the bridge cover someone on Talkbass posted. It saved me some trepidation when I fitted the cover on my P Bass! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Oh, that's very nice indeed. I've not heard of A Strings before, but my step-daughter spends a lot of time in Ponty, so next time I happen to be there I'll go for a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Old Horse Murphy said: If you do, there's a good template for fitting the bridge cover someone on Talkbass posted. It saved me some trepidation when I fitted the cover on my P Bass! I did notice they don't supply one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Beautiful!! Really love that Fender have gone into more detail with this model! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Nice looking bass. It's funny how P basses can be so different from one another. A strings is just up the road from me.... wish I'd popped in to at least just try this one out. Ah well, I'm still smitten by my 60's Classic series MIM Pbass. Enjoy 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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