Opinions on this model Precision

[TripleDouble]

Hi, I have the potential to get this P bass in a trade deal, but I've never seen or even heard of this model. It's a 2011 bass. Any opinions out there on tone, feel, and overall quality of this instrument?

[TripleDouble]

also curious what the original MSRP/Street value was.

[tekdiver500ft]

That's the American Special. I have that same bass, and it's fantastic. I'm not a fan of the Greasebucket tone circuit, so I replaced it with a standard circuit. It's the best-built, best-playing bass I've ever owned.

[TripleDouble]

Thanks, I think it looks like a great instrument, but the block inlays and unusual bridge are throwing me for a loop. I've got no reason to doubt that the instrument is authentic, but just checking...and out of curiosity, what don't you like about the greasebucket compared to the standard setup?

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by tekdiver500ft

That's the American Special. I have that same bass, and it's fantastic. I'm not a fan of the Greasebucket tone circuit, so I replaced it with a standard circuit. It's the best-built, best-playing bass I've ever owned.

The American Special doesn't have block inlays or a high mass bridge, or come in a 3TS (until 2012). Try again.

[TripleDouble]

hmm...wonder if those are inlay stickers....

[ggvicviper]

I'd like to venture a guess: a Classic series 70's Precision Bass, judging by the block inlays, sunburst & black guard and 70's style headstock.

[tekdiver500ft]

Can nobody here read? The headstock clearly reads, "American Special." It does, indeed, have a high mass bridge (Leo Quan II) and Greasebucket circuit.

I don't like the sound of the Greasebucket, it kills the bass tone, and leaves it very trebly and tinny.

[C.Linton]

Originally Posted by ggvicviper

I'd like to venture a guess: a Classic series 70's Precision Bass, judging by the block inlays, sunburst & black guard and 70's style headstock.

I believe those only come with a maple board.

[C.Linton]

Originally Posted by TripleDouble

hmm...wonder if those are inlay stickers....

I think they might be. It's hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like there's no binding. The only bass I know that comes with blocks and no binding is the Squier Jag.