How are the new American Standard P basses?
 

I went to a store and they had a brand new one for $755 I tested it and it was very very nice but I'd like input from a owner. I currently own a MIJ 94 P bass for a side note.

They are "standard". They are great. You cannot go wrong with MIA P-bass.
That is a very, very good deal, so even if you don't like it, you will not lose much when you sell it back. Go grab it!

They are very good. I really like mine. That's a great price if it's an actual American Standard.

It's a Maple Fret board american standard not the special with the hard case and strap.

By "new" do you mean this year's models or anything since the major revamp in 2008?

I have played a 2008 Am Std P since I bought it new in 2008. I have probably played two dozen different P basses over the years, including a few early 60's and early 70's versions. My 2008 is the best playing, best sounding P bass I have ever touched. IMHO, of course. Some day I hope to be able to try a Sadowsky P to compare, but until then I will continue to play 100% of my gigs with my '08 P.

The standard comes with the SKB hard case, strap, cable, tools and cloth - all the typical "case candy."

It's the 2012 model with the new bridge.

Maybe it's a Special and not the Standard? New prices on the Standards are generally around $1250.

it's 100% the standard the color/fret board color combo isn't available on the special.

Maybe they've separated the cost of the case and extras. But still, at that price you can't go wrong.

Comes with everything brand new.

Alright guys I'm gonna budge and do it. Sell my MIJ P bass thanks for the input.

For that price I'll bet it's used. They might be telling you it's new, but I can't imagine them selling a brand new Am. St. for that much. Either that or it's been sitting in the store for a long time.

I found it on Amazon sold by Amazon new so ordered off there for the same price. Right when I finished ordering it the price went to $1269

Yes, Amazon will sometimes offer some unbelievable deals. Good for you and enjoy it!

Congrats!! And we need to see some pictures when the eagle lands.

Will do this is my first American instrument. I'm excited I have only owned Chinese and Japanese. :hyper:

Congrats. That was a good catch. :)

I played one today at L and M the fret ends could have cut my hands. I was not impressed. I will stay with my Mexicans thank you

100%? What gig were you playing in your avatar pic? ;)