PapillonIrl Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi all, I had all but settled on forking out the cash for a new 2009 USA standard precision in a local shop, when I saw this: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=557231"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=557231[/url] I am a fan of Maple necks, and the the retro p-bass-with-flats sound. Have to call in some favours with a mate of in the US to take delivery and send it on to me, but I think it may be worth it. Any last minute thoughts or advice much appreciated. Cheers, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hmmm.... 11lbs. Think long and hard before you pull the trigger. I'll say that again: 11lbs. Apart from that... $1300 isn't bad, but add the shipping and 22% and it's less of a bargain. Also, just to hammer the point home.. 11lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 That '78 looks quite nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I had a very heavy Fender USA Deluxe P in natural. I ended up selling it due to it being very uncomfortable. Im not sure of its weight...but 11lbs is a fair bit for a P Bass. Price doesnt seem so bad. Have you tested the new 2009 P bass yet? They are much better than I expected. I love my new one! If you want vintage though....go for one you are 100% on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I'd think long and hard about that one. Despite the prices they are going for these days a lot of mid to late 70s Fenders are pretty awful; heavy, lifeless planks. I wouldn't even consider buying one without trying it first. If I was going to buy a Fender Precision I'd go for a Japanese one or a newer USA model. I really don't understand it; not that long ago you couldn't give a 70s Fender away, now the prices have gone through the roof everybody wants one! Edited July 12, 2009 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillonIrl Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks guys, in my haste I must admit I didn't pay attention to the weight. Normally slightly heavy basses don't bother me, but this is a bit extreme. I have to say that the 70s lore always seemed justified in my mind as I have played several 70s fenders in studios in Ireland, and they all had something special. Admittedly these were probably good ones, and this is why all offers to buy them were refused. I have played one particularly nice 2009 precision in the local shop, and everything about it is just quality. It's in Oly White / Tort with a rosewood neck, not my first choice of finish...but...it's definitely a really good one and can be paid for in instalments. Thanks all for clearing the grass-is-greener GAS and helping me to stay with the bird in the hand, (to drunkenly mix metaphors). Cheers, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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