FT: amp for my MIJ '62 RI Pbass?

buddyro57 · #1 06-02-2010, 08:53 AM

Hi,
I have a '93 MIJ '62 Reissue PBass. Its in great shape, a couple of dings but at least 8.5 out of 10. Everything works great, recently set-up. Currently has a set of D'Addario chrome flats on it. Here is original ad with a link to more pictures (Thanks Andy!):

62 Reissue Fender Precision

My reason for selling is twofold: (1) I am more comfortable with my jazz bass and (2) I need a bass head (or possibly the right combo).
I am looking for smaller heads - primarily interested in Markbass,
EA, Acoustic Image, some GK models. Happy to add cash for the right trade.

buddyro57 · #2 06-03-2010, 06:48 AM

interested in trading for an SWR California Blonde!

derekdecarlo · #3 06-04-2010, 09:29 AM

would you take cash?

Count Bassie · #4 06-06-2010, 02:30 AM

Can you describe the neck profile, i.e., "A", "C", etc? Might you possibly consider taking an AMP BH-420 in trade?

buddyro57 · #5 06-06-2010, 08:42 AM

as long as I have been playing bass (38 years) I have only recently been made aware of these gradations. I am not sure about my bass, how does one tell? Is there anything on the serial number that would indicate?

Thanks
JS

Count Bassie · #6 06-06-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddyro57

as long as I have been playing bass (38 years) I have only recently been made aware of these gradations. I am not sure about my bass, how does one tell? Is there anything on the serial number that would indicate?

Thanks
JS

Well, it's not something I'm much expert at. I sort of figure that a lot of Fender enthusiasts here on TB know about this stuff, but the "A" neck is more like a 'Jazz' feeling width at the nut. A "C" neck is I think more typically wider at the nut, and describes the shape of the back of the neck- if seen as a 'cutaway'.

Unfortunately I'm just repeating what I've heard, commonly referred to as "talking out one's arse". But I know the A neck is Jazz-like, which to me is favorable. Not necessarily a deal-breaker, but nice.

So just by way of interest, any thoughts on a swap for the AMP?

buddyro57 · #7 06-06-2010, 09:10 AM

Thanks for that info, based on your descriptions, I'd say that my Pbass is a "C" profile. It has what I think of as the typical PBass width at the nut ; its wide and flat. It is a comfortable bass to play but I also have a wonderful reissue jazz and that is my weapon of choice these days.

I did research the AMP BH 420. It sounds like a very interesting piece, but I am seeking something lighter and easily repaired if needed.

Thanks for your info-
JS

blendermassacre · #8 06-06-2010, 10:18 AM

Any interest in a shuttle 6.0?

Count Bassie · #9 06-06-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddyro57

Thanks for that info, based on your descriptions, I'd say that my Pbass is a "C" profile. It has what I think of as the typical PBass width at the nut ; its wide and flat. It is a comfortable bass to play but I also have a wonderful reissue jazz and that is my weapon of choice these days.

I did research the AMP BH 420. It sounds like a very interesting piece, but I am seeking something lighter and easily repaired if needed.

Thanks for your info-
JS

Cool, good luck man. And I've heard the Shuttle 6.0. Pretty powerful little head; through a pair of Bag End S15-Ds it's a killer.

buddyro57 · #10 06-07-2010, 08:13 AM

still available

birminghambass · #11 06-07-2010, 10:26 AM

Any interest in a GK 700rb2?

bassWR · #12 06-07-2010, 07:26 PM

PM to ya

gm2_in_co · #13 06-07-2010, 10:12 PM

SWR Workingman's 12?

buddyro57 · #14 06-08-2010, 07:45 AM

Thanks- I really like those amps, but I think it would depend on the vintage, condition, cover etc. I think there's a little discrepancy in values that we'd have to discuss. PM me if you dont mind- thanks!

buddyro57 · #15 06-09-2010, 08:45 AM

pms answered thanks for the interest- still around.