in my opinion it dosen't get any better than the 51' Fender P-Bass Butterscotch Re-issue. that bass plays like incredible. I'd love to have an original but can't afford one of course. Plus when you get the bridge and pickup covers on it. wow! awesome. i love mine.
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I have come to one conclusion about something...
- Thread starter monoBEAR
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indeed
i also only have 1 bass, the only bass ive ever owned.. but hopefully that will change this summer
i also only have 1 bass, the only bass ive ever owned.. but hopefully that will change this summer
I'm with you! My 51 reissue does it for me. Three main reasons:
- the neck and fretwork: top notch construction and finish; one-piece maple, skinny frets (hmmm, doesn't Lakland use those?), 7.25 radius, the most comfortable neck I've played
- the tone: absolute killer; P bass mids with a little more bite. At an open stage jam the other night were my 51 reissue, a Ricky, and a Squier P bass. My buddy at the back (a musician) remarked on how the 51 reissue cut through the best (same amp for all).
- the absolute simplicity of the bass: passive, volume tone, the rest is in the fingers. I don't have or want the covers and the two barrel bridge - while chincy - works fine,
One more thing: the cool factor of this first ever production electric bass - Leo's first - being as up to par for anything played today on a four string.
- the neck and fretwork: top notch construction and finish; one-piece maple, skinny frets (hmmm, doesn't Lakland use those?), 7.25 radius, the most comfortable neck I've played
- the tone: absolute killer; P bass mids with a little more bite. At an open stage jam the other night were my 51 reissue, a Ricky, and a Squier P bass. My buddy at the back (a musician) remarked on how the 51 reissue cut through the best (same amp for all).
- the absolute simplicity of the bass: passive, volume tone, the rest is in the fingers. I don't have or want the covers and the two barrel bridge - while chincy - works fine,
One more thing: the cool factor of this first ever production electric bass - Leo's first - being as up to par for anything played today on a four string.
Interesting... I find I can vary the tone of this bass depending on my hand position, attack, etc. more-so than other basses I've tried. I also think the slap tone is excellent, though I'd acknowledge the geometry of this bass may not be conducive to players who mostly slap.
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