Do I reeeally need a Precision..?

[snorkie635]

Re OP question. I say yes, if you fancy one. You can always sell/trade it if it doesn't work out. I currently have three and love 'em all.

[Terry M.]

22 minutes ago, snorkie635 said:

Re OP question. I say yes, if you fancy one. You can always sell/trade it if it doesn't work out. I currently have three and love 'em all.

But does he need one?

[Supernaut]

On 29/10/2025 at 13:27, HeadlessBassist said:

Okay, so I've owned quite a few Precisions over the years, from 2008 American Standard to AVRI to Nate Mendel & early Classic Vibe to Mexican Standard. Latterly, the only one I ever kept and used for about 5 years was the first generation American Professional (the white/mint one that was used in several Andertons videos - yes, that very bass), due to its lovely clear top end from the excellent V-Mod pickup. Sadly, after I left a named 60s band continuation to join another live show, it sat for two years unplayed, so I moved it on as per the rules of basses not earning me money.

 

Oddly, I've never been specifically asked to play a Precision for a session, gig or show of any kind, but it's sort of received opinion that you should have one. Playing wise and sound wise, I've always been more on the Jazz bass side, both for it's relative delicacy and adaptability.

 

What's feeding this line of thought? I played a £5000 Olinto Precision at Andy Baxter's the other day. Obviously I'm not going to pour that kind of money into one, but maybe another 1st/2nd gen American Professional may be on the cards..?

 

Whadda-ya'll reckon?

 

Discuss...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 29/10/2025 at 13:44, BigRedX said:

No.

Yes. 

[crazycloud]

On 30/10/2025 at 00:27, HeadlessBassist said:

Whadda-ya'll reckon?

No.

[tauzero]

2 hours ago, Supernaut said:

 

Yes. 

 

No.

[Stub Mandrel]

No-one has ever told me to play a precision.

 

I wanted one for decades, as I learned the basics on one. I finally got a precision and the penny dropped that my fretless that I've had since the late 80s is one.

[Cairobill]

I’ve owned and played all the flavours. Owned a couple of interesting but unsatisfactory Ps (bitsa warmoth and a De Gier Soulmate) which never took.
 

Currently playing one MIJ 70s style P and I have to say it’s GREAT. 
 

soooo, right now I would say YES

[Terry M.]

20 hours ago, roger said:

Olinta £5000! 🤣 Seriously? The world’s gone mad🤦 how in the world can that ever be better than a 2nd hand US standard or Pro at 900-1000 quid

I'd even go one step further and say (if we omit badge sobbery) how much better is a 2nd hand US Fender than some Squiers at sub £500? 

[snorkie635]

3 hours ago, Terry M. said:

But does he need one?

Yes.

[Terry M.]

6 minutes ago, Cairobill said:

I’ve owned and played all the flavours. Owned a couple of interesting but unsatisfactory Ps (bitsa warmoth and a De Gier Soulmate) which never took.
 

Currently playing one MIJ 70s style P and I have to say it’s GREAT. 
 

soooo, right now I would say YES

Playing a bass that really gels isn't the same as needing it in my opinion.

[snorkie635]

18 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

No.

Yes

[Terry M.]

2 minutes ago, snorkie635 said:

Yes.

Have fun with this thread guys I'm out 🤭