Am I the Only One Interested in a 32" P?

ebonalley · #1 10-17-2011, 04:12 PM

I've been interested in getting a 32" P bass for a year now but aside from Landing, no one makes them. Is there any reason for this, i.e lack of demand, sound issues etc...? I find it hard to believe with the various options for SS recently in the Squier line there are no 32" P's. The P is arguably the most famous bass ever. Certainly a company could make some sales by having the market cornered.

P.S. I own a 32" J and am aware of the used Squiers out there. I just want a reasonably priced new 32" P.

KingRazor · #2 10-17-2011, 04:34 PM

I was surprised to find that you're right, I can't find any short/medium scale P basses anywhere.

lowfreqgeek · #3 10-17-2011, 04:36 PM

If you change the scale is it still a "Pbass"?

spade2you · #4 10-17-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lowfreqgeek

If you change the scale is it still a "Pbass"?

Probably not, especially since P/J basses aren't considered P Basses in some circles.

KingRazor · #5 10-17-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lowfreqgeek

If you change the scale is it still a "Pbass"?

Depends on what you think makes a P bass a P bass.

Is it the "p pickup?" that makes it a "p bass"? If that's the case, any bass with a "p pickup" could be a "p bass", but I don't generally consider Ibanez GSRs to be P basses and they have p pickups.

I don't think it really matters though, honestly.

hdracer · #6 10-17-2011, 04:41 PM

Fender Japan is your friend.
You can get new ones but your best bet is find a 80's MIJ Squier, they are out there. I had a Oly white 32" P, it was nice. I love my 32" CIJ Jazz

topcat2069 · #7 10-17-2011, 04:43 PM

Isn't 32" getting pretty close to a Mustang at 30" ???

hdracer · #8 10-17-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat2069

Isn't 32" getting pretty close to a Mustang at 30" ???

Just as close to 34"

Here is one, took all of a couple min to find.

Fender Japan JV Serial/Series Precision Bass 32" Medium Scale Very Rare Squier | eBay

KingRazor · #9 10-17-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hdracer

Just as close to 34"

Here is one, took all of a couple min to find.

Fender Japan JV Serial/Series Precision Bass 32" Medium Scale Very Rare Squier | eBay

Very cool. I'd love to play one of those.

hdracer · #10 10-17-2011, 04:50 PM

That one is very high. I paid $450 for the one I had. Keep a eye out and you can find them in the US for $450-550

the yeti · #11 10-17-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lowfreqgeek

If you change the scale is it still a "Pbass"?

definitely not. if it doesn't say "fender" on it i don't really consider it a p-bass.

Darkstrike · #12 10-17-2011, 04:53 PM

Maruszcyk Instruments make them, and 30" scale too. The Jake model.
They'll make 'em 5 string too, and I've heard they're doing a short scale 6 string Jazz, so they'd probably do a 6er P as well.

MARUSZCZYK INSTRUMENTS - FROM PLAYER TO PLAYER

ebonalley · #13 10-17-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the yeti

definitely not. if it doesn't say "fender" on it i don't really consider it a p-bass.

I was thinking anything with a p-pickup would satisfy me.

ghostdog93 · #14 10-17-2011, 05:09 PM

You're not alone. A 32" scale P is on my list.

I keep my eyes peeled for any reasonably priced MIJ Squiers, but those are getting harder to find. I wouldn't mind if Warmoth gave us a scaled-down Precision body to go with their short-scale series necks.

Also, I heard the rumor that Essex (via Kurt at Rondo) might (sometime, maybe, possibly) have a 32" P-style to offer, along with the 32" Jazz that they once sold.

hdracer · #15 10-17-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by the yeti

definitely not. if it doesn't say "fender" on it i don't really consider it a p-bass.

It does.

TK4261 · #16 10-17-2011, 05:51 PM

Have you checked out the Warmoth site? They have 30" & 32" necks and 4 different short scale bodies that you can have routed from Warmoth for a P Bass configuration. I have a 32" neck and SS Jazz body on order right now. If you order your own preference for woods it is a bit more expensive and you get what you want. If you order something from the in-stock showcase you don't have to long to get and they are discounted.

Showcase Neck
$188

Showcase Body
$185 routed for a P Bass config.

I am planning on ordering one of these G4 single cuts in Mahogany with a P Bass rout and a 32" Birdseye/Birdseye neck when I complete my 32" Jazz.

Not cheap but not expensive and are very well crafted in the USA

peledog · #17 10-17-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lowfreqgeek

If you change the scale is it still a "Pbass"?

Peepee Bass

MIJ Have mediums

Fender Japan JV Serial/Series Precision Bass 32" Medium Scale Very Rare Squier | eBay

lokerola · #18 10-17-2011, 06:23 PM

Would love to have 32 or even 30 inch P Bass. Didn't Fender do a P Bass Jr at one point?

ebonalley · #19 10-17-2011, 07:13 PM

Let me re-emphasize my concern. I am well aware of the options available including Warmoth and old Squiers however, I would like a new P-bass and I am wondering if there are any particular reasons they are not being mass produced at this point at a reasonable price. Here is a recent pic of me at occupy Fender:

ebonalley · #20 10-17-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hdracer

Fender Japan is your friend.
You can get new ones but your best bet is find a 80's MIJ Squier, they are out there. I had a Oly white 32" P, it was nice. I love my 32" CIJ Jazz

They offer new 32" P's? I was on Ishibashi and didn't see them.

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Originally Posted by topcat2069

Isn't 32" getting pretty close to a Mustang at 30" ???

I haven't played many 30's but I feel comfortable with a 32.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Maruszcyk Instruments make them, and 30" scale too. The Jake model.
They'll make 'em 5 string too, and I've heard they're doing a short scale 6 string Jazz, so they'd probably do a 6er P as well.

MARUSZCZYK INSTRUMENTS - FROM PLAYER TO PLAYER

Never heard of them. Wish it was in english. I'll try to figure out the options and prices.

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Originally Posted by ghostdog93

You're not alone. A 32" scale P is on my list.

Also, I heard the rumor that Essex (via Kurt at Rondo) might (sometime, maybe, possibly) have a 32" P-style to offer, along with the 32" Jazz that they once sold.

Yes, I wrote to Kurt but he was pretty uncertain.

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Originally Posted by TK4261

Have you checked out the Warmoth site? They have 30" & 32" necks and 4 different short scale bodies that you can have routed from Warmoth for a P Bass configuration. I have a 32" neck and SS Jazz body on order right now. If you order your own preference for woods it is a bit more expensive and you get what you want. If you order something from the in-stock showcase you don't have to long to get and they are discounted.

Showcase Body
$185 routed for a P Bass config.

I am planning on ordering one of these G4 single cuts in Mahogany with a P Bass rout and a 32" Birdseye/Birdseye neck when I complete my 32" Jazz.

Not cheap but not expensive and are very well crafted in the USA

I wrote to them today asking why they didn't have P's but they didn't really answer. I'll have to ask them directly about the rerouting thing. I honestly just want a reasonably priced, new model. More patience may be my only option.