I would have a look at one of the new American Standards and also the Road Worn P. You can get a really good P-Bass for less than you've budgeted.
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Fender Precision - around $2k bugbet, CS Used or Vintage 70-80?
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I think the current American Standard or American Vintage P-basses are the only thing I'd get. They're the best non-CS basses Fender's ever made, and I don't think CS basses are good enough to justify the extra cost.
This one seems to be a good deal, but it has a light color rosewood fingerboard, does it change the sound and not as good as the darker rosewood?
I'll try some amercian vintage in my local as a lot of you guys recommended!
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Thanks for information, I thought all of the 70-80s have to cost $2k more, now I got the fact and know what the price I should spend on those.
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I'm no wood expert (maybe someone else here is),....but I've never heard of differing shades of rosewood having varying sound characteristics.
ELDERLY is a reputable dealer if you have doubts about dealing with random strangers on ebay and such places.
The price may be slightly to moderately higher but that may be the cost of piece of mind.
If you're into the 70's neck width, then I'd look at a '08 or newer Am Std P. Just make sure you drop in a OV pup if it's pre 2012. I love my '08. In fact, I don't know why anyone would waste coin on a 70's P, when the '08's and newer are so friggin' good.
I also have a '08 CS '59 P that is the most incredible bass I've ever played. I picked it up used just over a year ago...... well under 2k.
I also have a '08 CS '59 P that is the most incredible bass I've ever played. I picked it up used just over a year ago...... well under 2k.
Not a chance you will find an original 1975 P for $1000. That ain't gonna happen.
Early-mid '70's P basses can be great (my '74 is under 8 lbs and sounds as good as any pre-CBS I have played) or complete crap.
A good mid '70's P might be $2k with OHSC and all original, but likely not more unless it is a rare custom colour.
Also, unless you want a thin sounding, poorly put together 12lb P.O.S., NEVER buy a '70's vintage Fender online without trying it first.
CS basses are good, but if I had 2k for a P I would likely just buy a 2010+ American Standard used for $800-900 or maybe 2. great basses. If I HAD to spend $2k, I would buy a used Sadowsky P. they are killer. USA Laklands are great too.
Good luck!
if you're bound and determined to spend that much money a used lakland or new AVRI would be my recommendation. I bought the outgoing discontinued 62 AVRI p bass for 1100 new and it's the best p bass I've ever owned including a 77 and a 73. a good early 70's p bass can be a great bass though. the big logos, funky sunbursts and finish checking add up to a great look too.
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Personally I think most of the reply's are correct in them over priced cost...BUT my personal taste and a question would be get a mid- 70's to early 80 P-bass BUT with the maple neck.....much more tonal range in tones...just my 2-/2 cents...
Good luck with your choice.
Good luck with your choice.
For $700, I was able to get a Fender Precision Elite II used. However, deals like that are reletavely rare.
I would recommend getting a used USA Lakland 44-64 or, if you prefer a smaller neck, get the 44-64 Custom.
I would recommend getting a used USA Lakland 44-64 or, if you prefer a smaller neck, get the 44-64 Custom.
Just put my maple necked 58' AV on the block
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-feeler-fender-2013-american-vintage-58-precision-bass-973682/
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-feeler-fender-2013-american-vintage-58-precision-bass-973682/
Remember, what you see on gbase are "asking"prices...they tend to be all over the map, and usually on the high side. Find out what the ending auction price is on some of the eBay sales to get an idea of what instruments are SELLING for, not listing for.
I sold a black 75 P with a maple neck last year for $1000. It was in very good shape with a near mint OHSC, the only thing not original was the brass nut and it was missing the bridge cover. It had a particularly chunky neck, and was pretty heavy. It sounded great and was set up fine, looked awesome...just wasn't everyone cup of tea. I had it consigned at a couple of different shops for nearly a year, asking $1500. I finally got a buyer at a grand in its third location.
I don't think I would ever buy a bass without playing it first. I know many people do, but I never have.
I sold a black 75 P with a maple neck last year for $1000. It was in very good shape with a near mint OHSC, the only thing not original was the brass nut and it was missing the bridge cover. It had a particularly chunky neck, and was pretty heavy. It sounded great and was set up fine, looked awesome...just wasn't everyone cup of tea. I had it consigned at a couple of different shops for nearly a year, asking $1500. I finally got a buyer at a grand in its third location.
I don't think I would ever buy a bass without playing it first. I know many people do, but I never have.
Well since someone has already broken the ice regarding a brand other than what you had asked for, I will heartily recommend a Sadowsky Metro PJ, which is at the top end of your price range. I have many vintage Fenders, 60's and 70's, and not a single one of them can come close to my Sadowskys in ANY aspect.
