It is currently Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:20 pm

All times are UTC - 7 hours



Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 50 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Author Message
Post subject:
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:35 am
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:42 am
Posts: 18
Location: Los Angeles, CA
karmateria wrote:
I really liked the Pino Palladino bass, but I play fretted only.


The Pino Palladino bass is fretted.


Top
Profile
Fender Play Winter Sale 2020
Post subject:
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:34 pm
Offline
Aspiring Musician
Aspiring Musician
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:48 am
Posts: 375
Location: Deep East Texas
I have three Precisions, love 'em all, all different. Two have not yet been mentioned: the Classic '50s P and the Standard (on which I have installed a fretless Warmoth neck). The other is the '51 RI.

Each one has a place, and is a great instrument in its own way. But the Classic '50s is my main gigging bass. Not too long ago I would have said that it was a real bargain (and mine was) but with the price increase that may no longer be the case.

But that's the bass that, when i took it into our rehearsal room, plugged it in and hit a note, made the other guys turn around and say, "THAT'S IT!"

_________________
"Digo: 'paciencia, y barajar.'" Don Quijote de la Mancha, Part II, Chapter 23


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:48 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:29 pm
Posts: 46
ii just got the Highway 1 and absoultly love it
the finish on it is amazing it dosent get sticky


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:41 pm
Offline
Aspiring Musician
Aspiring Musician
User avatar

Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:16 pm
Posts: 533
taylorhill623 wrote:
ii just got the Highway 1 and absoultly love it
the finish on it is amazing it dosent get sticky


Congratulations! How about some pics?


Top
Profile
Post subject: My Advice -- Go American Deluxe
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:58 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:02 pm
Posts: 15
There's nothing like an American Deluxe for quality and years down the road it will be a more desirable (and hence more saleable) bass. And it will sound better, play better, and look better.

The American standard is okay, but I think the deluxe upgrades are worth the cost unless money is really a serious issue. If so, I'd buy a good Squier pbass and upgrade the bridge and pickups. I've owned a couple of Squiers and they were very playable, had decent finishes and workmanship. But the pickups, bridge, and hardware in general left a little to be desired.

It would cost about $300 to upgrade unless you find some second-hand parts on Ebay or Craigslist, but once you're done you'll have a bass that sounds better than a Mexican and as good or better than the American standard.

But I still think American Deluxe is the way to go if you're keeping the bass for the long haul.

Another alternative would be the Roscoe Beck model p-bass. I have the 5 string Roscoe Beck model. It's got that p-bass look, but the sound has a bit different vibe, a little more refined, not as traditional. Still it's a great bass. You might find you like it better.

That's my 2 1/2 cents worth of advice. Good luck.

_________________
On the 7th day God would have created a Fender, but Leo beat him to it.


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:43 am
Offline
Roadie
Roadie
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:37 pm
Posts: 225
Location: Canada, NB
Isen't the deluxe active? I don't really want to have to pop bateries in her every month or whatever. Oh yeah played an am stand at the music store and loved. Looked at a high way 1 strat... Peesonaly I liked the high finish better. But yeah I bet the am is better.


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:05 am
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:42 am
Posts: 18
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Everybody has their own tastes, but I would go for the American Standard over the deluxe. I had an active P-bass for years, but over time I found I played it less and less. I don't think there is anything negative about the Active Electronics, but unless you specifically want them, go for the Standard.


Top
Profile
Post subject: To Each His Own
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:14 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:02 pm
Posts: 15
As you say, to each his own. That's why Fender has so many models to choose from. It's a matter of personal taste for sure.

Although I generally favor passive basses (I own a 64 p-bass which is the best instrument I've EVER had), I have not been impresses with the American standard models of the Precision or Jazz bass. They lack the sound quality of the vintage Fenders in my opinion.

Still I agree, active is not for everyone. So if you don't like it, it's certainly not worth paying for. : )

_________________
On the 7th day God would have created a Fender, but Leo beat him to it.


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:30 am
Offline
Aspiring Musician
Aspiring Musician
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:48 am
Posts: 375
Location: Deep East Texas
I've never felt like it was active vs passive: instead, it's a matter of finding a bass you like the sound of. For me, that's the passive split-coil P. I had a G&L L2000, and gigged with it steadily, and had no issues with it being active. But when I got the Classic '50s P, it was all over the G&L. It's somebody else's darlin' now.

_________________
"Digo: 'paciencia, y barajar.'" Don Quijote de la Mancha, Part II, Chapter 23


Top
Profile
Post subject: Yes, It's Not That Simple
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:14 am
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:02 pm
Posts: 15
I didn't mean to imply that it was as simple as active versus passive. Those are just categories which imply certain basic characteristics, but within those categorical characteristics there is a wide range of qualities that certain models, vintages, and even individual basses will exhibit.

Duke Ellington famously said when asked to define jazz that for him jazz didn't matter, there was just good music and bad music. That same thought applies to musical instruments as well.

And perhaps most importantly, though every bass has it's own sound, it's the player that makes it speak, right?

So when people are considering what bass to buy, it's important to know what type of music they like to play and what skills they bring to the game. You don't have to be a virtuoso to be a great, expressive player, but whatever skill and intent you bring to the mix will have an impact on what comes out of the bass (and amp).

The comments I offered didn't take into account any specific type of music or skill level, just my own thoughts about the relative merits of two types of Fender basses. It was off the cuff advice and not meant to be the definitive word. You're right that there's so much more to consider than just active versus passive.

_________________
On the 7th day God would have created a Fender, but Leo beat him to it.


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:16 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:29 pm
Posts: 46
Mastermold wrote:
taylorhill623 wrote:
ii just got the Highway 1 and absoultly love it
the finish on it is amazing it dosent get sticky


Congratulations! How about some pics?


i have some on a bulletion right now its one of the top ones
it title is some thing like "My New Highway 1"
or something in that nature


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:10 am
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:19 pm
Posts: 6
Location: Midwest, USA
I started out about 30 yrs ago on a 69 pbass, sunburst /maple with black PG..owned nearly 40 basses since..today i'm playing AM Standard pbass, sunburst/ maple / tort PG. Fender hit a homerun with these new basses..I traded in a 3 month old EBMM SR4 for my recent P..cant beat the original, especially when they just make them better!! 8)


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:28 pm
Offline
Aspiring Musician
Aspiring Musician
User avatar

Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:16 pm
Posts: 533
lpdeluxe wrote:
I've never felt like it was active vs passive: instead, it's a matter of finding a bass you like the sound of. For me, that's the passive split-coil P. I had a G&L L2000, and gigged with it steadily, and had no issues with it being active. But when I got the Classic '50s P, it was all over the G&L. It's somebody else's darlin' now.


I've been thinking about an L2000 (or L2500) myself. Got lots of Fenders, no G&Ls ... yet ... :lol:


Top
Profile
Post subject:
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:46 pm
Offline
Roadie
Roadie
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:37 pm
Posts: 225
Location: Canada, NB
what i said my dream bass was is pretty much the american deluxe p bass! every thing except it has a hum instead of a j pup. but still thats cool. i'd rather like custom build what i want though!


Top
Profile
Post subject: Re: The best Precision bass
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:18 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist
User avatar

Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:05 pm
Posts: 77
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
I LOVE my Precision Elite II. Best sounding bass I've ever owned. I'm about to buy another, and I plan on collecting them. Unfortunately, they had a limited run and are not easy to find. Anyone who owns one, or two, or three... typically wants to hold on to it/them. They sound phoenominal!
Image

_________________
#EndMonsanto


Top
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 50 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next

All times are UTC - 7 hours

Fender Play Winter Sale 2020

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: