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Fender 60th Anniversary Precision Bass

#942
I just realized that I bought my first one (in the burst finish) three and a half years ago. I liked it so much I bought a blonde one too a few months later. I'll never sell them, they are "forever" basses.

I'm just wrapping my head around the fact that it's been over three and a half years. wow. (March of 2012.)

Here is a photo of my two 60th Anniversary Precisions (to the right of my Rickenbacker) along with my other basses.

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#943
mazdah said:
How are your anniversary P-Basses? Anybody sold their?
I sold mine more than a year ago, because I wasn't really satisfied with the sound compared to my 62 us vintage reissue... But I miss that blonde, and my friend has one for sale. Gas.
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I got my Blonde new in 2011 or '12 (not sure which). Sold it after a few months. Regretted it. Bought a used Sunburst model off a fellow TB'er, and have had it several years now. No plans to sell it. I had a guy put a vintage tint on the neck/board because I felt the real light maple didn't blend well with the Burst. (I think the light maple looks awesome on the Blonde's though!) I like the look much better now with the tint. The Burst version is more rare (around 125 total); but I still think the Blondes are the best-looking. Here are both of the ones I had/have:
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#944
Just had one of these slip through my fingers. It was offered in a trade for my 74 AVRI Jazz (circa 2001).

I had never even heard of one of these so took a couple of days to think about it - read this whole thread - went back to they guy and he already SOLD IT!

Now GAS has set in big time and I can't stop thinking about this bass.
Plus, now they are super hard to find and it seems the price is going up versus what you all have paid.

So I have a couple of questions:

1. I already have a 2013 Standard Precision - is this bass really bringing anything different to the table? Or just more of the same Precision awesomeness?
2. Would you give up an AVRI Jazz for one? My current stable includes: the Precision, the Jazz, Alembic Essence and a retired Ibanez (my first bass). So I would end up with 2 Precisions and an Alembic as my regular players.

Thanks all
 
#946
I have multiple American Precisions, including one of each color of 60th Anniversary models. They are voiced just slightly different, but it is mostly a style issue. They do have a lacquer finish on the body and the neck. This means that they age more like a vintage instrument and are more susceptible to dings and chips. To me it is part of their charm.
 
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SickAura said:
Just had one of these slip through my fingers. It was offered in a trade for my 74 AVRI Jazz (circa 2001).

I had never even heard of one of these so took a couple of days to think about it - read this whole thread - went back to they guy and he already SOLD IT!

Now GAS has set in big time and I can't stop thinking about this bass.
Plus, now they are super hard to find and it seems the price is going up versus what you all have paid.

So I have a couple of questions:

1. I already have a 2013 Standard Precision - is this bass really bringing anything different to the table? Or just more of the same Precision awesomeness?
2. Would you give up an AVRI Jazz for one? My current stable includes: the Precision, the Jazz, Alembic Essence and a retired Ibanez (my first bass). So I would end up with 2 Precisions and an Alembic as my regular players.

Thanks all
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The difference is there and quite obvious both visually and tonally IMO. Given your stable I wouldn't trade an RI jazz for one - I think everyone should have at least one j and one to cover all their bases.
 
#950
To i took her home for a test drive :)
Pristine condition, NOS actually (not so old but not much touched since 2011)

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Still with full case candy. I WANT HER BA!!!

What struck me a little is the pickup:

Take a CLOSE look on the pole pieces:



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There 2 or 3 different types of pole pieces in there! Don't get me wrong, I love this bass and my another US made Fender, just as my US made Ampegs, but I fin it a little funny that I've seen those kind of mistakes only in US made Fenders, US made Harleys and US made Mustangs. :p
Never in basses or amps made in China, Indonesia or Korea :p

My first 60th anniversary P which I had back in the 2012 had the pole pieces in order. But that doesn't bother me. Plays wery well, looks amazing. Great bass. Want it to be mine ;)
 
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drummer5359 said:
I just realized that I bought my first one (in the burst finish) three and a half years ago. I liked it so much I bought a blonde one too a few months later. I'll never sell them, they are "forever" basses.

I'm just wrapping my head around the fact that it's been over three and a half years. wow. (March of 2012.)

Here is a photo of my two 60th Anniversary Precisions (to the right of my Rickenbacker) along with my other basses.

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Because clearly one wasn't enough :meh:
 
#954
Ok guys, here's a deal.

I'm about to buy either one of these basses - Fender American Standard Precision is 2008, black + maple in excellent condition & Fender 60th Anniversary Precision in trans ash blonde in excellent condition as well. Both of them are in different cities and I can't try them before buying(actually I could try 60th Anniversary P, it would be a store transfer via local dealer, 25% non-refundable; American Standard is on hold in a different city and a buddy of mine will pick it up next week). They costs exactly the same. I was basically 100% on American Standard - good year, one of my favourite colour combos, excellent condition, great price, but 60th Anniversary showed up and I now I'm here on Talkbass making this thread...I would definitely go for the 60th Anniversary, but the only drawback for me is nitro finish. I had a Road Worn Precision for 1.5 years and really liked how it aged, but at the same time I like spotless poly finished instruments. Is it's nitro the same as AVRIs? Because from what I've seen it's chipping just from looking at it... I have till the end of the day to decide on 60th Anniversary(it;s on hold till the end of the day), so HELP!
 
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_godspeed_ said:
Ok guys, here's a deal.

I'm about to buy either one of these basses - Fender American Standard Precision is 2008, black + maple in excellent condition & Fender 60th Anniversary Precision in trans ash blonde in excellent condition as well. Both of them are in different cities and I can't try them before buying(actually I could try 60th Anniversary P, it would be a store transfer via local dealer, 25% non-refundable; American Standard is on hold in a different city and a buddy of mine will pick it up next week). They costs exactly the same. I was basically 100% on American Standard - good year, one of my favourite colour combos, excellent condition, great price, but 60th Anniversary showed up and I now I'm here on Talkbass making this thread...I would definitely go for the 60th Anniversary, but the only drawback for me is nitro finish. I had a Road Worn Precision for 1.5 years and really liked how it aged, but at the same time I like spotless poly finished instruments. Is it's nitro the same as AVRIs? Because from what I've seen it's chipping just from looking at it... I have till the end of the day to decide on 60th Anniversary(it;s on hold till the end of the day), so HELP!
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Don't know if this is too late, but I agree with @drummer5359 that the nitro finish on the 60th is "somewhat fragile." For some of us that's a plus, for others not so much. If you really prefer "spotless poly finished instruments," I have to say -- as much as I love my 60th -- that you'd probably be better off with the Standard.
 
#957
For me the nitro is a plus and the sixtieth anni bass seems to my ears to have a greater tonal range than the standard. But I am a nitro fan and always go for it when it is available. If you can't live with nitro then the anni bass is not for you, simple as that, but I can't I have really noticed any added "fragility" with mine.
 

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