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Best Fender Precision under $1,000 USD

#81
Got this "used" 2012 American Standard for $900.
LOVE IT!

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#83
Lakland 4464
Old school p bass with better frets and material than a run of the mill fender.

Just a side note, out of the range but my phone search ended when I got my CS Pino. But we'll out of the range
 
#85
WES JETT said:
I'm a firm believer in the idea that there are plenty of import-made Fenders that are of equal or greater quality than some USA models. I've owned and played some USA Fenders that were quite underwhelming...and on the flip side, some of the Mexican-made stuff is really great, especially the vintage reissue models.
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Do you know that Donald Trump won't be happy about this statement... But you're right...:thumbsup:
 
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#87
I really like my Fender Roger Waters signature bass. (I love Pink Floyd, but that's not what I like about the bass.) It has a super chunky neck (thick from front to back), and it just has such a solid sound. I put a BadAss bridge on it and installed the Geezer Butler pickup from EMG. I have it strung with LaBella flatwound strings and I really dig it. Very classic rock or blues if that's your thing.

I have also owned the 50s Precision that has a similar neck and liked it also.
 
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Jazzcaster89 said:
I had the deluxe 5 string jazz with the Ebonal board. I kick myself everyday for trading it.
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I here that. I had the Squire VM Jazz 4 string and I really wanted to like it, but the very slim and small neck gave me wrist pain. A I had to return it. But the smoothness and feel of the neck was truly an amazing experience. I hope to get the Jazz with a precision size fretless neck someday. I may even consider going 5 string for the comfort.
 
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#92
You can sometimes find an AVRI '62 for under $1,000.

I got one for $960 off eBay a few years back. Nearly mint, with the case candy still in the bags. Nicest and most accurate vintage-style Precision I've ever played. Aside from being shiny, it was very reminiscent of the '64 P I owned in college.

Nicer than a friend's Japanese RI.

I have found the AVRI's to be much more consistent than Am Standards...
 
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Badwater said:
I here that. I had the Squire VM Jazz 4 string and I really wanted to like it, but the very slim and small neck gave me wrist pain. A I had to return it. But the smoothness and feel of the neck was truly an amazing experience. I hope to get the Jazz with a precision size fretless neck someday. I may even consider going 5 string for the comfort.
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This is all very off-topic, but I had the fretless VM Jazz. Swapped the neck for a CV Precision neck on TB, put Dimarzio Area J's in it, DR Dragon Skins, and Allparts steel "threaded" bridge saddles.

One of the nicest Fender-style basses I've ever played, noiseless, and cheaper then spit to assemble. It was just a project bass (I play 5-string exclusively), but it was so nice that I still occasionally regret letting it go.
 
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steve_rolfeca said:
This is all very off-topic, but I had the fretless VM Jazz. Swapped the neck for a CV Precision neck on TB, put Dimarzio Area J's in it, DR Dragon Skins, and Allparts steel "threaded" bridge saddles.

One of the nicest Fender-style basses I've ever played, noiseless, and cheaper then spit to assemble. It was just a project bass (I play 5-string exclusively), but it was so nice that I still occasionally regret letting it go.
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That's something I should consider. DIY Custom.
 
#95
madbass6 said:
For me nothing beats the vintage original fenders 70s down! The older the more original well earned MOJO the better!! But thats just my opinion and taste! I do agree with you 100% with exception to the vintage fender Basses that have a certain sound and feel you just can't get now a days!
i agree with the whole price difference on U.S.A made VS made in mexico/japan etc. thing!
USA made is Way overrated! No disrespect intended to US Fender guys & gals !

So Yes !! You're rite! it is the kind of thing that you and only you will have to keep searching for!
as what mite be great, good or even bad for others doesnt mean it will be for you! Dont give up , dont loose hope! Take your time and keep searching ! Good luck.
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I like the 70's Precisions as well...I played an especially sweet one a couple weeks ago that belonged to a friend of mine. I'm guessing it was an early 70's, maybe late 60's. Had what looked like a Dimarzio pup in it, really thumped. that's what got me thinking I need a p bass...there's really something special about an instrument that's nice and broken in - those tend to sound and play pretty nicely
 
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Les Fret said:
Does the (Mexican) 50's P has the same neck as the AVRI's? and except for the pickups what are more differences? There are so many Fender P's available that it is hard to know what to choose....
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It's a little thinner back to front than the AVRI. I just finished playing both.

The AVRI has better tuners, pickups and a little more attention to detail. But I'd say the difference is pretty small.
 
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WES JETT said:
good point - I tend to forget about G&L - I just don't see a lot of those for sale around the Dallas area...I wish I had more opportunities to try those out, i always liked the mechanical improvements they have over the standard fender stuff
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Here is one.
  • Tone Shop Guitars
  • Premier Dealer - Made in Fullerton - Guitars
  • 15317 Midway Rd
  • Addison, TX 75001
  • Tel: (972) 661-8663, (972) 661-TONE
 
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Les Fret said:
Does the (Mexican) 50's P has the same neck as the AVRI's? and except for the pickups what are more differences? There are so many Fender P's available that it is hard to know what to choose....
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I had the Mexican 50s Precision and it had a 1.75" nut and was a "Thick C" similar to my Roger Waters P. I like chunky necks (on basses - on people it's not a particularly endearing quality), and the 50s P was truly a chunky neck.
 
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