Yes, but to my ears, the Sonic versions are a bit quieter and beefy. YMMV
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Can you tell me which Dimarzio pickup you went with on this bass? I am beginning a sonic bronco mod myself.The "Ultraviolet" Sonic Bronco has returned! Ultimate Orange and Purple Attack Edition.
These may be the last modifications, sounds excellent, plays like a dream even with those thick Ernie Ball Group 1 110 flats-"fast", even. The plastic nut was replaced and cut by the gentleman I trust the most with a plain old TUSQ I had mentioned in another thread. New knobs by a seller named Knob Head, who seemingly makes/customizes all of his/her sold knobs. I am *very* happy with these despite the darker purple. Love the final results, amazing and inspiring bass to play. (Some images are redundant, and only taken to make clear all the changes to anyone seeing it for the first time-my sincerest apologies to the many of you who have already seen it.)
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The old early nineties Fast Track 1.
Fast Track 1™ | DiMarzio
Despite the Dimarzio tone chart *for guitar* making it look "thin", it isn't at all, with a rather full tone, yet remaining quite articulate. Single-coil tone meets P-bass tone with a slight modern touch. The stock pickup is ceramic after all. I definitely won't change the DiMarzio, and love this little bass.
But there are endless options! Mine not so vintage, but truly not sterile at all.
Happy with my Sonic Bronco which I play finger-picking, but thinking about getting a Mustang bass as well.
But I can't get to try one locally before I buy. Can someone who's played both comment on how they compare - how the Mustang feels (particularly the neck) and how different I can expect the sound to be assuming stock strings on both.
But I can't get to try one locally before I buy. Can someone who's played both comment on how they compare - how the Mustang feels (particularly the neck) and how different I can expect the sound to be assuming stock strings on both.
Look who's back at US Fender.com!
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Though mine was heavily modified, I admit it is fine out of the box, and the stock roundwounds sounded good. Pickup sounds fine, with all single coil pros and caveats. Love the color, and the humble bass is still a love for me.
("Limited" Lime Green Sonic P bass is also back, and still a great deal.)
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Though mine was heavily modified, I admit it is fine out of the box, and the stock roundwounds sounded good. Pickup sounds fine, with all single coil pros and caveats. Love the color, and the humble bass is still a love for me.
("Limited" Lime Green Sonic P bass is also back, and still a great deal.)
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Changed the neck (Fender Player) and tuners (Leo Quan Badass). Isn't much of a Sonic anymore. Love it even more.
What a great mod platform.
Setup and play a blue Sonic P ( indonesia version ) yesterday, overall build quality seem improve compare to previous Affy line. Even not on pair to my cheapo Bacchus J, but close enough to my new bought indo Cv70P. The downside are still need some touch up on those fret wires.
Second Sonic P bring to me for setup and inspect......
This one are nicer than previous one. Awesome factory fret work, no sharp fret end, well make neck and nice nut slot files. Low action without single fret buzz !
Tuning machine turn smoother, neck well align from nut to bridge, pickguard and pickups install very well from factory.
Downside ? Hmmm...... ugly wood grain and neck satin coat on this piece seem thinner than previous one.
This one are nicer than previous one. Awesome factory fret work, no sharp fret end, well make neck and nice nut slot files. Low action without single fret buzz !
Tuning machine turn smoother, neck well align from nut to bridge, pickguard and pickups install very well from factory.
Downside ? Hmmm...... ugly wood grain and neck satin coat on this piece seem thinner than previous one.
Nice one! I think they differ very much individually! Mine is perfect in every way. Did a little setup myself, strung it with Fender flats, added a mint pickguard and put it in the sun for several days. The blue is more greenish and the fretboard is yellowed now. Looks killer and the sound is every bit as good as the vintage P-basses I've had. This one is a keeper, the previous ones weren't.
The only thing I will change are adding threaded saddles to allign the strings better.
The only thing I will change are adding threaded saddles to allign the strings better.
Throw an anodized scratch plate on there and you have a nice late 50’s p mod platform.
I noticed the Roswell pickup in this. Did you "borrow" that from another bass. I just remember looking at Roswell and there was a minimum purchase of 10 from their site.
Or do you have 9 more laying around the house?
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I used the one I pulled from my HB PB50 Sunburst. I used a BootStap Palo Alto in the PB50 and moved the Roswell into the Bronco. It worked out great as the PB50 got a slightly more vintage sound and the Bronco got an appropriately hot pickup.I noticed the Roswell pickup in this. Did you "borrow" that from another bass. I just remember looking at Roswell and there was a minimum purchase of 10 from their site.
Or do you have 9 more laying around the house?
This is my Limited Edition Sonic Bronco Bass mod. Hipshot licensed HB6 tuners, Dimarzio “Chopper” pickup, James House of Tone Bronco bass controls upgrade (CTS pots etc), Kluson string retainer, high mass bridge from “True Custom Shop”, D’Addario Nylon tape wound strings.
Welcome to the DiMarzio colored rail pickups team.
Love your True Blue version, with the tapes matching the rails. I virtually switched everything on mine, though over a long while. It was fine stock, but now it's just an addictive little bass-making it your own brings it to another personal level.
(I assume the Chopper will have a very full sound while retaining clarity.)
Sonic P Bass ( especially the neck) ~ Unbeliever Great !
For budget bass , current Sonic P absolutely well build than previous Affinity model. After handle/setup 3 pieces myself (2 blue 1 burst), i dare to say she has same QC level to indo CV line (maybe i am lucky to handle the fine piece).
All of them weight within 3.4kg-3.7kg. All of them has little more weight on neck than body.
Body thickness measure 40mm compare to those Squier VM/CV/40th AV and Fender Player/Vintera which has 42mm body thickness.
Jazz nut width neck, but thicker neck profile and more D shape compare to favorite CIC Squier Matt freeman thick C neck (from all CIC Squier CV family except CV50P neck). Feel solid and firm on fretting hand , comfortable and fun !
Neck pocket are tight and gap-less ! Everthing straight from nut till bridge, no crooked bridge assembly found.
The most impressive found are factory fret work, less touch up need than all previous Squier VM bass and rebranded current day Indo Cv bass i own (also from my customer). Base on my personal preference, .010 neck relief and action 1.6mm on E to 1.25mm on G. Pretty useful for factory fret assembly/condition inspection.
I forgot mention another con on my previous post, all 3 neck are no well sanding. No serious, but easily spot out with just sliding my hand on it. Few rubs with 2000 grade fine sand paper , problem solve.
All 3 piece are factory from Indonesia. I recall someone mention the piece he bought are China version which has oversize pickup cover. The indo Sonic P ceramic pup has correct Fender spec pickups cover, and , Fender pickguard are direct drop in and no off align screw holes issue worry....
I am actually want one, but, i prefer yellowish poly coat neck myself.
For budget bass , current Sonic P absolutely well build than previous Affinity model. After handle/setup 3 pieces myself (2 blue 1 burst), i dare to say she has same QC level to indo CV line (maybe i am lucky to handle the fine piece).
All of them weight within 3.4kg-3.7kg. All of them has little more weight on neck than body.
Body thickness measure 40mm compare to those Squier VM/CV/40th AV and Fender Player/Vintera which has 42mm body thickness.
Jazz nut width neck, but thicker neck profile and more D shape compare to favorite CIC Squier Matt freeman thick C neck (from all CIC Squier CV family except CV50P neck). Feel solid and firm on fretting hand , comfortable and fun !
Neck pocket are tight and gap-less ! Everthing straight from nut till bridge, no crooked bridge assembly found.
The most impressive found are factory fret work, less touch up need than all previous Squier VM bass and rebranded current day Indo Cv bass i own (also from my customer). Base on my personal preference, .010 neck relief and action 1.6mm on E to 1.25mm on G. Pretty useful for factory fret assembly/condition inspection.
I forgot mention another con on my previous post, all 3 neck are no well sanding. No serious, but easily spot out with just sliding my hand on it. Few rubs with 2000 grade fine sand paper , problem solve.
All 3 piece are factory from Indonesia. I recall someone mention the piece he bought are China version which has oversize pickup cover. The indo Sonic P ceramic pup has correct Fender spec pickups cover, and , Fender pickguard are direct drop in and no off align screw holes issue worry....
I am actually want one, but, i prefer yellowish poly coat neck myself.
One of my customer wanna make-up his california blue P, but want something different to all black hardware input, i am agree him that quite boring and less personalize.
Inspire by my mod bacchus J.
I ready similar stuff for him, and he just smile to pay me without asking discount!
Sorry, i forgot take shot on final assembly...... but i have parts shot before install, try imaging yourself. thank you.
For burst Sonic P owner, i suggest him 1 ply cream pickguard from Musiclily (Amazon). That cream color match better with bright maple fretboard over gold anodized pickguard.
https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Holes-pickguard-Precision-Guitar/dp/B01M7NG9KA?th=1
Inspire by my mod bacchus J.
I ready similar stuff for him, and he just smile to pay me without asking discount!
Sorry, i forgot take shot on final assembly...... but i have parts shot before install, try imaging yourself. thank you.
For burst Sonic P owner, i suggest him 1 ply cream pickguard from Musiclily (Amazon). That cream color match better with bright maple fretboard over gold anodized pickguard.
https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Holes-pickguard-Precision-Guitar/dp/B01M7NG9KA?th=1
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The fret work mine is amazing! Nice low action with no buzz.
