The Official Fender Precision Bass Club (Part 7)

[Megas3300]

MIA FSR Honeyburst

[rdwil191]

Originally Posted by Megas3300

MIA FSR Honeyburst

you guys will insist on bringing back my honeyburst g.a.s....

Nice!

[dewbass4]

Originally Posted by bassman74

Before i buy my precision, can anyone here tell me if at gigging volume, maple neck precision bass are noticeably brighter?

I had the chance to try both in a store but couldn't really here a difference at showroom floor volume....

Hey bassman74,
If you do a search on "poll maple rosewood neck" within the topic of Bass Guitar Forums > Basses [BG] you'll find more information than you'll want to wade through. This topic has pretty much been done to death.

Short answer: I have both maple and rosewood fretboard P basses. In a gigging environment (blues, classic rock, R&B, folk, indie) the type of strings you use, right hand position, whether you are finger style or pick player, what pick up is in your bass, amp model and how you set your amp along with what cab you use, will make much much much much much ............ more difference than choice of fretboard material. In my experience fretboard material is ALL bout the aesthetics and has so little to do with tone it isn't worth thinking about. Of course YMMV

[chuck norriss]

Originally Posted by bass4worship

Here me with my very first P-Bass ( 1967 ). Here my first song recorded with this bass: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?client=...&rdm=mhvbxa4qz

Rad.

[bassman74]

thanks for the answer guys, that's what i wanted to know...

Maple neck all the way

[dasbusking]

I changed the PG on my 2012 Jade green Precision today after two months of ownership the Mint PG grew on me but it looked a little plain. I found a Mint Green Pearolid PG on Flea-bay for around $18 shipped. The quality was decent and the holes lined up, I'm satisfied. check out the before and after Pic. I have been going round and round about color pearl I wanted but in the end I like the mint color with the Jade Green.

[shadven]

My whole group:


My pride and joy - 1975 P-Bass ala Dick Dale:


Number please

[kombi]

Originally Posted by shadven

My pride and joy - 1975 P-Bass ala Dick Dale:


Number please

In love with this one!

[shadven]

Originally Posted by kombi

In love with this one!

Thanks, I've had exactly 35 years (wow, time flies, I can't be that old?). It is my main gigging bass.

[xUptheIronsx]

Originally Posted by dasbusking

I changed the PG on my 2012 Jade green Precision today after two months of ownership the Mint PG grew on me but it looked a little plain. I found a Mint Green Pearolid PG on Flea-bay for around $18 shipped. The quality was decent and the holes lined up, I'm satisfied. check out the before and after Pic. I have been going round and round about color pearl I wanted but in the end I like the mint color with the Jade Green.

the mint green definitely adds to the overall look...

[petrus61]

Originally Posted by xUptheIronsx

the mint green definitely adds to the overall look...

+1

[DerrickSmalls]

Would LOVE to join! My 1973 Precision!

[Bobby Bass]

OK I know this has been asked 1,000 times. Where can I get a Tortoise Shell Pickguard to fit my MIM Fender Standard Precision Ball? Without the truss rod notch at the base of the neck.

[P. Aaron]

Originally Posted by bassman74

Before i buy my precision, can anyone here tell me if at gigging volume, maple neck precision bass are noticeably brighter?

I had the chance to try both in a store but couldn't really here a difference at showroom floor volume....

Have both a 2002 r/w & a 2010 Precision V. Both USA, both are similar and very different. It's a bit more effort with the 2002 but, I really like both. Plus, when playing, I love the jumbo frets, makes sticking those landings easier.

Just gave up a borrowed '74 and it was a battle. Too much effort to play the music fighting the smaller frets plus, the wear & tear.

[Back2Bass]

Mine is a passive American made Hot Rod from 2001.love it

[christle]

Originally Posted by Back2Bass

Mine is a passive American made Hot Rod from 2001.love it

Sweet looking bass!

[petrus61]

Originally Posted by Bobby Bass

OK I know this has been asked 1,000 times. Where can I get a Tortoise Shell Pickguard to fit my MIM Fender Standard Precision Ball?

No, I'm pretty sure nobody has ever asked that

[Bobby Bass]

OK, Sorry I asked.

[nubs]

Originally Posted by Bobby Bass

OK I know this has been asked 1,000 times. Where can I get a Tortoise Shell Pickguard

a what?

[petrus61]

Originally Posted by Bobby Bass

OK, Sorry I asked.

Any of these, except the Squier ones, will fit a MIM P.
http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/b...pregenuine.htm