Best fender p-bass years?

[koojas]

Originally Posted by Aussie Player

Just remember one important thought:

It is not really vintage, if you were there.......is it?

Agreed much!!!!

[tjnkoo]

'Best' is a subjective term. The modern eras are more consistent, yes. I myself like the 70's Fenders though for their sound, feel, etc. They just might not be the most consistent. A buddy of mine likes 60's Fenders for the same reasons. He invests in that style of gear.

[Jeff K]

Originally Posted by Aussie Player

Just remember one important thought:

It is not really vintage, if you were there.......is it?

Well, in my case, yes. If "vintage" is considered to be anything 30 years old or more (like cars), I could qualify. Twice...

So using the 30-year logic, even my '75 P could be considered vintage. Even though I was already 25 when it was made.

[Davo-London]

I prefer the pre-CBS Ps. 1959-1964 would be the era to go for.

I personally wouldn't buy a 70's P at all - this is based on my ownership experiences (obviously there are exceptions). For an 80's P, I would (and have) bought them from Japan.

I don't know about more modern Ps although I have played many.

Overall, I prefer the neck profile, lightness, mojo and Brazilian Rosewood of the pre-CBS Ps.

Davo

[hardtwister]

Originally Posted by Davo-London

I prefer the pre-CBS Ps. 1959-1964 would be the era to go for.

I personally wouldn't buy a 70's P at all - this is based on my ownership experiences (obviously there are exceptions). For an 80's P, I would (and have) bought them from Japan.

I don't know about more modern Ps although I have played many.

Overall, I prefer the neck profile, lightness, mojo and Brazilian Rosewood of the pre-CBS Ps.

Davo

+1 for the 80's Fender and Squier Japan made P's & J's