Rayman Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Here's a few pics of my latest acquisition, a 1978 Fender Precision care of Paul. All original we [i]think[/i], apart from the chrome pickup cover which was just added by me. Very happy with it indeed, but a couple of gigs should give me a better indication of sound. It seems punchy actually, admittedly it has a new set of Super Slinkys on it, but it certainly has some nice attack to it. Definitely keeping the pickup covers on it, and apart from the Dunlop straplocks (I've kept the original buttons of course) it'll absolutely stay exactly as is. Shame my lovely Overwater had to go to pay for it, but, needs must. Don't ask me if it's a keeper, many of you know me by now, and know that I can't answer that, but I'm very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I really enjoyed playing this last night - beautiful tone and fantastic playability. Nice one Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 very nice & i'm very jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 It strikes me that a P bass tone like the one this bass delivers is fundamentally awesome Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='493328' date='May 20 2009, 03:07 PM']Don't ask me if it's a keeper, many of you know me by now, and know that I can't answer that, but I'm very happy with it.[/quote] Remember what I said...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 I haven't forgoten mate. Like I said, with my track record for turning stuff over, I could never hand on heart say anything is for ever, but I do like this bass an awful lot, so I live in hope. How are you getting on with the Shuker/ACG basses you went to check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='493573' date='May 20 2009, 06:39 PM'] I haven't forgoten mate. Like I said, with my track record for turning stuff over, I could never hand on heart say anything is for ever, but I do like this bass an awful lot, so I live in hope. How are you getting on with the Shuker/ACG basses you went to check out?[/quote] I came home with the Shuker in the end but if the ACG was a 4 string it would have been a very tough decision. Seriously I hope the bass is a keeper and I'm delighted you're getting on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Is that a super-heavy ash body like my P bass from the same era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yeah - I was wondering about the weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 It's got some weight to it yeah, but not bad really, after the Overwater which was a bit of a beast this is quite nice in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='493676' date='May 20 2009, 08:29 PM']It's got some weight to it yeah, but not bad really, after the Overwater which was a bit of a beast this is quite nice in comparison.[/quote] That's good to hear - mine could have been used as an anchor for the QE2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 That's a very gorgeous looking bass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Eh thenk yoo.......... Rehearsal with it tonight, and we rehearse at gig volume, so I'll get a good idea of how it will sound. Looking forward to tonight a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It looks like it wants bullying - hit it like a ginger stepchild I remember you being hardly a short fella and I can picture you charging about with this. Middle leg joints of a black and yellow insect to me mate - old sunburst P , leave me alone! Bet you now - once you put a few marks on it yourself it's a keeper. Every tool kit needs a big 'f**k off' hammer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM1 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 That's absolutely beautiful...as I bet the tone is. But I'd whip those covers off in a flash...get it naked!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 even though I'm not a sunburst lover (I prefer the more subtle tobacco-burst) this one is looking great. It looks vintage in the perfect way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks everyone for that. Well I realize the covers aren't for everybody, but I like the vintage vibe, so for now they're staying on. Yes Dave, I do like to charge about a bit, and at one time it'd be below waist level being swung in all directions, but I've melowed in my old age, and it's at stomach height and I'm a bit more subdued. After rehearsing with it a couple of nights ago, I can tell you it's without doubt the best Precision I've had my hands on, no question, and that surprised me. I'd expected a nice old bass, but not a tone monster too, and that's what it is. Steve Harris & JJ Burnel rolled into one, just what I was after. I daren't even hint at whether or not it's a keeper, I'm a totally hopeless case when GAS hits me, and I was really gutted to let the Overwater go to buy this, but I'm skint, so I had to. Am I glad? F*** yes. Thanks to Paul for selling it to me, and I'm afraid mate it won't be coming back to you anytime soon. This bass is exactly what I was after. It's a total stonker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Well done - gorgeous, I have to say I think you did the right thing. You can't go far wrong with an old P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='495973' date='May 23 2009, 12:20 PM']Thanks to Paul for selling it to me, and I'm afraid mate it won't be coming back to you anytime soon. This bass is exactly what I was after. It's a total stonker.[/quote] Bugger! No, its great you like it, I knew you would as you said you liked the more 'aggressive' sound. My old '73 is more mellow/smooth which I prefer. Here's a bit more Precision porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Oh yes, I think I'll have to have that one too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 This thread is giving me real GAS for a P-Bass, which is not good (right? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 oh that's definately a good thing But you're not having my Roadstar II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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