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63 AVRI Fender Precision Bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Mantis Tobaggan, Jul 22, 2017.

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  1. Jul 22, 2017 #1
    Mantis Tobaggan

    Mantis Tobaggan

    Sep 9, 2015
    St. Petersburg, FL
    I've been playing my 63 AVRI Precision all weekend and I feel the need to tell everyone here that it has to be one of the most amazing basses out there. It is an amazing value at $2000. It is a rebuild of one of the most famous basses ever made. Everyone should own one. I can no longer hold it in. Go buy one and thank me later.
     
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  2. Jul 23, 2017 #2
    Glazenn

    Glazenn

    May 16, 2011
    Brittany, France
    Is the '63 fitted with the Original '60 pickup or the Custom Shop '62 or any other one?
    I have an AVRI '62 P (2000) and I'm wondering upgrading it wih the CS '62 PU...
     
  3. Jul 23, 2017 #3
    woodyng2

    woodyng2

    Oct 4, 2015
    Silver Coast Portugal
    You,Sir,are not helping my latest attack of GAS......;):roflmao:
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2017 #4
    E S Anderson

    E S Anderson

    Dec 26, 2016
    Los Angeles
    Yeah man, I just picked mine up on Friday and am as giddy as a boy at prom with a hotel room! Already recorded 3 tracks with it. A more authoritative sound than what I was expecting, this thing is a beast!
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2017 #5
    The Bass Clef

    The Bass Clef is modulating in time. Gold Supporting Member

    Nov 17, 2010
    Southern California
    All the new (2013+) AVRI models have new pickups in them. The "Pure Vintage '63 P" is a great sounding pickup.
     
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  6. Jul 23, 2017 #6
    Mantis Tobaggan

    Mantis Tobaggan

    Sep 9, 2015
    St. Petersburg, FL
    sorry, this thread is a result of drinking and posting on TB. It IS a great bass though...
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2017 #7
    Wisebass

    Wisebass

    Jan 12, 2017
    Lost in Space
    Hi Mantis :)

    and you had lotsa fun :D ;)

    :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

    greetings

    Wise
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2017 #8
    armybass

    armybass Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 19, 2001
    Could not agree more. The AVRI 63 turned me into a P Bass lover. I had two, one with flats one with rounds and I foolishly sold one so now I have to buy another one again.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2017 #9
    woodyng2

    woodyng2

    Oct 4, 2015
    Silver Coast Portugal
    I'm sure it is! I've owned a few Fenders over the last 40+ years,and my AVRI '57 Precision is by far the best one yet. I'd love to have something of that same quality and feel with a rosewood fretboard.....
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2017 #10
    jadenjazz

    jadenjazz Supporting Member

    Oct 23, 2010
    Indianapolis, IN
    I own a AVRI 63 P as well and everything you said is true. I love mine...but...do you find it difficult to navigatie up high on the neck with the small clay fret markers? I have had mine for 2 years and still get a little nervous when I see a dimly lit stage. Maybe it's just me!
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2017 #11
    Mantis Tobaggan

    Mantis Tobaggan

    Sep 9, 2015
    St. Petersburg, FL
    The neck markers vanish on stage so you better know your parts!
     
  12. Jul 24, 2017 #12
    999Brent

    999Brent Supporting Member

    Jan 1, 2011
    Auckland, New Zealand
    It is a little worrisome on a dark stage, but the tone is just awesome
     
  13. Jul 24, 2017 #13
    twinjet

    twinjet Powered by GE90s; fueled with coffee. Staff Member Supporting Member

    Sep 23, 2008
    49
    You own one? I don't believe you...
     
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  14. Jul 24, 2017 #14
    Mantis Tobaggan

    Mantis Tobaggan

    Sep 9, 2015
    St. Petersburg, FL
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