WILD FROG SHOT Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) I've been getting a little bit wet over P-Basses recently after never really being that interested in them up to this point. I have had a bit of a look around and have decided that I really like the look of the Fender American Vintage ‘57 Precision; it looks like it's going to have some good punch to it. Does anyone have one? If so, do you have any sound clips? I think I saw one recently in Bristol reverb, so might take a trip down there tomorrow to put one through its paces. Cheers Kieran Edited August 26, 2009 by WILD FROG SHOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I've had two - a '2T 'burst and a hyper-rare inca silver (which I should never have sold). They were both really nice.. fairly quinessential P, but quite 'throaty'... possibly due to the pickup spec, and the raised 'A' poles. No clips, I'm afraid.. sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 By "throaty" do you mean "lacks balls" or the kind of "throaty" that cuts through the mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 The latter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Sweet! Thanks. I think I'll have to go have a play one. Do you reckon £1100 is a good price for a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='557114' date='Jul 31 2009, 01:55 PM']Do you reckon £1100 is a good price for a new one?[/quote] Pfff.... if you *must* have a new one, then... fair enough. Personally, I'd keep an eye on the used market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Well, it's been ordered! Very excited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 OK so now I've had it for a couple of weeks, and am pretty sure that (for the moment) she is THE ONE. Tone-wise, it is exactly what I was after and it fits in (and cuts through) really well in a full band situation. Her first outing at a gig is tomorrow; she looks like this (stock photo): [center][/center] The only issue is that she was shipped with the chrome bridge and pickup covers unmounted. I was wondering if there was a particular "best way" to fit them as it would appear that I have to drill new holes into the body to do so? Also, am I going to have to remove the bridge cover every time I change the strings? Also, I absolutely love the White Blonde colour (the ash grain looks lovely underneath). I'm still not so sure on the anodised gold plate. What other colours would look good? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Babbers! Kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) I've a black pickguard you can have. I bought it for my Fullerton '57 reissue so should fit. I think it would look better than the gold, which is a bit pimpish after all Edited August 26, 2009 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='581503' date='Aug 26 2009, 03:37 PM']The only issue is that she was shipped with the chrome bridge and pickup covers unmounted. I was wondering if there was a particular "best way" to fit them as it would appear that I have to drill new holes into the body to do so? Also, am I going to have to remove the bridge cover every time I change the strings?[/quote] Double sided sticky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='581520' date='Aug 26 2009, 03:51 PM']Double sided sticky![/quote] Would this actually work for the pup cover if I use it to anchor my thumb? Surely there'd be too much movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I remember Ped used the sticky to do this. I think he found some special extra-sticky stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 You'll have to drill out the holes IMO... just use the smallest sized bit you can get away with, yes... you'll have to remove the bridge cover to change the strings... If you change them often it'll be a pain. The anodized guard looks perfect with the maple board... tort looks nicer with a dark wood board I reckon... you've a beauty there and no mistake skip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Has anybody said tort yet? No? Tort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='581604' date='Aug 26 2009, 04:51 PM']Has anybody said tort yet? No? Tort.[/quote] Did you read my post? sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Aged creamy pearl would look cool - like on my 'vintage white' reissue mustang or if that's too pimp how about parchment? The double sided slightly padded stuff from Halfords for sticking back on bits of flapping trim on bangers might be good if you're a scaredy-cat about drilling your new bass. I'd just drill it though. Done it to all my precisions and my jazz its not difficult - the holes for the pickup cover & tug bar are already marked out for you on the pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='bh2' post='581611' date='Aug 26 2009, 04:57 PM']Did you read my post? sigh.[/quote] No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Keep the anodised plate. It makes it look right. 57 = anodised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Hutton' post='582130' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:06 AM']Keep the anodised plate. It makes it look right. 57 = anodised![/quote] +1. Peaches and cream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 +1 for tort. White + tort... Awesome look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='582136' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:19 AM']+1. Peaches and cream...[/quote] +1. Jelly and Ice Cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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