'57 re-issue precision?

[browner]

I'm thinking of getting one 'cos the old purse strings won't reach to an early 60's vintage....any thoughts?

 

[caesarbass]

I am aching for an old P too. I was just at Guitar Center today and played a couple of US P's and they were actually pretty damn nice.
I do really like the old reissue's, they seem to be pretty consistent.
Good Luck!!!!

 

[mindflow]

mine is great, havent played a MIM though. i would say they are worth it if you play around first

 

[Slaphound]

Check out Ishibashi.com

 

[caesarbass]

Check out Ishibashi.com

+1, they have a few P's, and if I'm correct in the $$ conversion, they start at about $300.00, not including shipping.

 

[zombywoof5050]

+1, they have a few P's, and if I'm correct in the $$ conversion, they start at about $300.00, not including shipping.

That $300 price must be for the 'budget' models. I recommend going for the higher end model (with Alder body and USA pickups). The one with the gold anodized aluminum guard is model number PB57-80US.

I've also heard good things about the new MIM Classic 50's Precision (but for my money, I think I'd stick with the CIJ).

 

[mark beem]

I'm thinking of getting one 'cos the old purse strings won't reach to an early 60's vintage....any thoughts?

Do it. I'm loving mine!!

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[Slaphound]

That $300 price must be for the 'budget' models. I recommend going for the higher end model (with Alder body and USA pickups). The one with the gold anodized aluminum guard is model number PB57-80US.

I agree with that 100%. I have the same bass in the same color and I love it as much as my G and L L2K.


I think that the Mexican basses are over priced. The Japanese on the other hand should charge more. A very, very well built instrument.

 

[lonote]

The MIM Classic 50's P-Bass ain't your garden variety MIM. I'd play one before making a final decision. I love mine.

 

[Chef]

The Japanese on the other hand should charge more. QUOTE]

Hush your mouth!

 

[Slaphound]

The MIM Classic 50's P-Bass ain't your garden variety MIM. I'd play one before making a final decision. I love mine.

I do not doubt that you have a fine bass. I just know that the cost of labor in Mexico is cheaper then in Japan and I just think that the price should reflect it. In fact, I believe that the craftmanship in Mexico is superb.

 

[sedan_dad]

I'm very pleased with the '57 RI I bought here on TB.
Just be aware of the wide neck.
It's 1 3/4 at the nut.But the neck is also very thin .That makes it really easy to play inspite of the wide neck.
The '57 pick ups give a killer tone.