'51 pbass reissue

  1. makolshakol

    Low Wattage Amp for a '51 P Bass

    Hey folks, I'm wondering what practice or low wattage amp would make my Squire P bass, with an alnico single-coil pickup, really shine. Considering speaker size, wattage, solid vs tube, etc. I've run it through a Fender rumble 25 but I found that amp to be somewhat lacking. Cheers,
  2. D

    1990 MIJ PB 57 -500 Review

    I got the above off ebay, it is 2 tone burst, it sounded ok but kind of anemic compared to my 2003 '51 Reissue. The volume pot seemed odd, little volume until the last quarter rotation. I lowered the action, got a gold pickguard which fit reasonably well and a tugbar. I took it to a gig and it...
  3. Steve M222

    '51 Reissue P bass: Interpreting neck & pocket markings

    Seems clear that the body and neck did not start out together given the different markings (EX body/DM neck) . Also, the crafted in Japan and serial number decals are missing from the neck. Beyond that, anyone familiar with what these distinctions represent?