wateroftyne Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Hello! Picked this Japanese beaut up on a whim the other day, because you can't have too many Sunburst Precisions.... right? Spec... Jazz neck, oval tuners, light weight (8½lbs, thanks to the basswood body, which is surprisingly pretty). So far, the usual cliches apply. It's very resonant, balances well, feels great, it's rich and punchy... I'm gigging it on Boxing Day, and as ever the proof will be in the (Christmas) pudding. I'll report back.. 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Ooh, lollipops (or Fisher Price as Bobby Vega called them)! Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Love the dark, rich looking fretboard timber Michael, lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, gary mac said: Love the dark, rich looking fretboard timber Michael, lovely. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: because you can't have too many Sunburst Precisions.... right Definitely right, looks really nice and a slim nut width too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Is that MC Hama Okamoto?😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 Cheers, all! Yep, the board is a beauty. The more I play it, the more I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 What a stunning bass! The 'burst is beautiful. It's very contrasty, just like the best Fender Custom Shop finishes. P Bass with a Jazz neck is always a bit of a treat, too. That looks a very good purchase. I hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Someone seems to have scribbled on the back of the head, so I think you should send it back. Seriously one of the nicest Precision’s I ve seen in a long time, wish I had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Sounded great yesterday and damn its pretty too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 That is absolutely stunning* *apart from the tuners 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) You spoke to him before I got the chance then 😭😆 Edited December 24, 2023 by wateroftyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 P with a Jazz neck. That's my kinda P ! Very tasty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Love that dark fretboard, and the colourful, contrasty sunburst finish. Looks absolutely lush! Happy NBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeabass Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Never heard of these but the specs sound perfect for me. Im guessing there’s not many about over here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, joeabass said: Never heard of these but the specs sound perfect for me. Im guessing there’s not many about over here? Nah, haven't seen many. This one was imported by the previous owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeabass Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 46 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: Nah, haven't seen many. This one was imported by the previous owner. Ah! May have to keep my eyes peeled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I do love a NBD , anyones , not fussy. That is a beautiful instrument , i hope it plays as good as it looks. Utterly gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I’m pretty sure there was a white/tort/rosewood one of these in Bass Bros earlier in the year. I don’t know who the signature guy is but the bass looked ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said: I’m pretty sure there was a white/tort/rosewood one of these in Bass Bros earlier in the year. I don’t know who the signature guy is but the bass looked ace. I'd really like a white one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I find this amusing that someone would have such bass as their signature model. It is literally the most banal Precision ever. Rosewood/sunburst/tortoise. Meeeehhhh. But enjoy it dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ian McFly said: I find this amusing that someone would have such bass as their signature model. It is literally the most banal Precision ever. Rosewood/sunburst/tortoise. Meeeehhhh. But enjoy it dude Try and buy another with this spec off-the-shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, Ian McFly said: I find this amusing that someone would have such bass as their signature model. It is literally the most banal Precision ever. Rosewood/sunburst/tortoise. Meeeehhhh. But enjoy it dude And happy Christmas to you too 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Whilst appreciating that this is a signature model where I guess anything within reason goes, did many P basses come with lollipops as I normally associate these with the J basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 Just now, ead said: Whilst appreciating that this is a signature model where I guess anything within reason goes, did many P basses come with lollipops as I normally associate these with the J basses? No. A few one-offs back in the day, but that's it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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