tredders Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi I accept that there are good and bad examples of both 'real' vintage and brand new basses, but generally my question is this: - Since playing Funkmunky's beautiful '69/'70 P bass, I'm rapidly becoming obsessed with finding something very similar (or steal his, whichever's easiest ). My question is, how well do the new Vintage series P basses stack up against the real thing? I've been looking at the '62 re-issue, which I could get from the US for just under a grand. Is there a big difference? I know it's all down to personal preference, and it's probably a stupid question, but some thoughts from anyone who has played or owned both an old P bass and one of the new reissues would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I've played a 73 P for a short while. My 62 AV Re-Issue is truly a great P bass, others have said it's the best P they've played too. Personally I'd find a good AV in a shop and pay more. Sorry I can't offer a more direct comparison. Under a grand is good, is that including duty and VAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='610942' date='Sep 28 2009, 04:01 PM']I've played a 73 P for a short while. My 62 AV Re-Issue is truly a great P bass, others have said it's the best P they've played too. Personally I'd find a good AV in a shop and pay more. Sorry I can't offer a more direct comparison. Under a grand is good, is that including duty and VAT?[/quote] Thanks for the reply - I know it's always down to personal preference at the end of the day, but just wanted a general opinion... The grand is based upon me picking one up in the US. I'm supposed to be off there soon with work, and we also have a Christmas trip to Boston planned... Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 That sounds ideal, with a chance to try it out 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='610969' date='Sep 28 2009, 04:34 PM']That sounds ideal, with a chance to try it out 1st [/quote] Yeah, but I think I *need* a proper vintage.... sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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