'54 Precision vs '60 Precision

[2saddleslab]

Do you two saddle owners think they sound any different than four saddles?

No difference in sound and intonation is not an issue either.

 

[AEAbass]

Hey guys, anyone know if the 54 has that little wiring rout like the sting bass or if it is just clean under the pickguard?

 

[E Buzz]

Hey guys, anyone know if the 54 has that little wiring rout like the sting bass or if it is just clean under the pickguard?

It does not have the route.

 

[adk teleman]

Agreed, it's edgier with a little more attitude.

You can always add a SD Stinger Stack [used by Dusty Hill, Sting, & me] to eliminate hum but keep the single coil character.

I’ve had great results with my SD Antiquity. No hum and absolutely give the old school Fender tone! Through my SVT when the tubes a cooking…. Tonal bliss!

 

[chadds]

This is TB. They are distinctly different in feel and tone so you have to get one of each.

 

[Yahboy]

I did A/B test between Avri54p and Indo CV50P at GS last week.

I can't believe myself the Avri54p tone less impressive to my ear. Pickups? String ? Or, bridge saddle thing ?

But, she light! I believe less than 8.5lbs. And..... Can feel some degree of neck dive.

 

[marchone]

The dreaded neck dive!

 

[Salo70]

I've been very intrigued by the new Fender American Vintage II line of basses. Everything I'm reading and watching seems like Fender did those right.

I've been wanting a Precision bass in the 2k range and I think these might fit the bill. I've owned standard split-coil P basses before and always liked them. I've never owned the old 54-style bass. I like the look and the tone that I hear online. I like that Fender built these with a C-shaped neck. And I like the 2-tone and the blonde.

Before I make the trek to put my hands on them, I'm curious to hear what the p-bass experts at TalkBass have to say about the 1954 vs the 1960 style precision basses.

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I couldn't decide so i have them both.

 

[tb-player]

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What are your thoughts on the 54? Actually, what are your thoughts on both?

 

[Salo70]

What are your thoughts on the 54? Actually, what are your thoughts on both?

Well, i like the '60 more than the '54. Both have the stickiest and squeakiest finish on the neck. I sold my American Professional II p-bass and it was way better than than these two.

 

[andare]

Well, i like the '60 more than the '54. Both have the stickiest and squeakiest finish on the neck. I sold my American Professional II p-bass and it was way better than than these two.

Sand the necks. Takes 5 minutes

 

[HUDSONRIVERJIMI]

I ordered a 1954 last October and it just shipped to Mass a few days ago, I won't see it for another month though but have already ordered an Am Pro bridge for it which is an exact fit including holes for string through, I'll be using Rotos on it, want that Beck-Ola tone. The paint on these is nitro which is another thing I like.

I was thinking of getting a Fender string through bridge myself for the same Bass. I reached out to Fender support, they say the string through bridge they offer is not a direct fit replacement. Somehow I did not believe them. Could you please let me know where to purchase the bridge you ordered.

 

[HUDSONRIVERJIMI]

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