Help with P Bass decision...

[41Hz To Go]

BTW, the OP already decided... Help with P Bass decision...

I’m loving the discussion though

 

[Mike Marshall]

Tonal variation with a P will come from subtle use of the tone knob and right hand technique. I just prefer the tone of the split coil. It also eliminates 60 cycle hum which the single coil version may produce.

Lindy Fralin makes a 51 style pickup in a split coil that sounds really good. I have also played a Seymour Duncan stacked 51 style that is good but I perferred the Fralin

 

[alack]

Lindy Fralin makes a 51 style pickup in a split coil that sounds really good. I have also played a Seymour Duncan stacked 51 style that is good but I perferred the Fralin

Agreed. Not sure the OP is interested in a bass that may require modification. The modification could also bring the price above the intended budget.

 

[TNCreature]

OP, you indicated that you own other basses, so maybe ask which of these two fill a sonic need that you are looking for.
The 50s Precision has a very specific sound, but that sound is glorious, loud and aggressive. Also sounds good when you roll off the tone for the classic thump.
I played the CV 50s bass on this track, using Fender RW strings into a Ampeg vintage fliptop 115.

 

[Clank Plank]

The 50's is a gorgeous instrument to behold and play, but I found the output a little low. It took a bit of Seymour Duncan quarter pounder goodness to beef it up.

To be fair, a decent preamp pedal would likely help.

 

[Bullitt5135]

The Squier 50s P-Bass neck was a little too chunky for me, so I traded it for a CV Jazz. I also own a Squier Chris Aiken P-Bass that is less chunky than the 50s and more comfortable for me. My advice is to play them all and decide what (1) feels the best and (2) sounds the best. Whenever I end up not jiving with a bass, it's because I bought it with my eyes and not my hands and ears.

 

[darwin-bass]

A little background, the wife is allowing another bass purchase and the budget is limited. I've got it down to two Squire choices. One is a standard P bass with split coils and the other is a 50's p single coil.

If you could have only one, which one and why?

I'd definitely get the split-P pickup model. I believe (have never actually confirmed) that the single coil P and the J with the neck PU soloed sound about the same. I've played J with neck soloed and prefer the sound of a split-coil P.

 

[LanEvo]

My favorite thing about anreal '50s PBass is the neck profile: wide across the nut and quite thick around. I just love how they feel.

Modern copies of '50s basses almost always have the typical "C-profile" neck you see on every other bass. So, they're missing the whole point IMNSHO.

For me, the lack of a true '50s neck profile means the tradeoffs of a slab-body, single-coil PBass just aren't worth it. A '60s style PBass with split coil pickup makes a lot more sense: better ergonomics and wide-open choices for replacement pickups.

 

[fauxtoe]

I have a 60’s CV and it’s fantastic. However, I played on a 70’s CV the other day and I preferred its neck shape and looks. Love me some big blocks on maple!

 

[Paul New]

Don't ask me, I love the sound of a single coil Pee Bass. Most people, when they say Pee Bass, are talking about the split coil sound. They are not the same. I'm thinking Keith Ferguson with the T-Birds.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

If it were me I'd save all my gig money and buy a US Lakland 4464. Sorry if this doesn't help

 

[Liam Wald]

Personally, I find the idea that there are people who feel that they have to ask for permission from their partner (or controller) to do something that they want to do really pathetic.
Even more tragic is asking a room full of strangers what they should do once they get permission.

 

[Mike Vee]

I'd go with the 60s in white. I don't like the 50s Precision. They hum.

There's a few light ones in-stock at SW right now. I'd call and ask fr a discount which you will receive, up to 12% easily. They sell out fast. I'd then grab some 63 pure vintage pickups and a non-solder pot/ wire upgrade kit.

 

[41Hz To Go]

Personally, I find the idea that there are people who feel that they have to ask for permission from their partner (or controller) to do something that they want to do really pathetic.
Even more tragic is asking a room full of strangers what they should do once they get permission.

Spoken like someone who isn’t married and doesn’t have to compromise.

second of all, you guys aren’t strangers!

you’re fellow bass players who’s opinions I respect.

trolling other people for asking questions is pathetic.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Personally, I find the idea that there are people who feel that they have to ask for permission from their partner (or controller) to do something that they want to do really pathetic.
Even more tragic is asking a room full of strangers what they should do once they get permission.

WHOA!!!

 

[41Hz To Go]

Don't ask me, I love the sound of a single coil Pee Bass. Most people, when they say Pee Bass, are talking about the split coil sound. They are not the same. I'm thinking Keith Ferguson with the T-Birds.

How about the bass player to ZZ Top?

 

[TNCreature]

Personally, I find the idea that there are people who feel that they have to ask for permission from their partner (or controller) to do something that they want to do really pathetic.
Even more tragic is asking a room full of strangers what they should do once they get permission.

Well. Aren't you as fresh as a spring rain.

 

[Wfrance3]

The 60's bass is the one that you show up with, and everyone involved just likes. It has the sound that fits with everything. I don't know if the neck is the same as my Standard MIM P, but if it is, I really like that neck. I looked at your sweetawater ad. It just says "C" for the neck. Mine is a "Slim C"; 1.625 nut with. .820 at the 1st fret, and .870 at the 12th. You may have all that figured out, but wanted to offer the specs on mine b/c it's the most comfortable/playable 34" 4-string neck I've ever had the pleasure to play. Not too J-Bass cramped, not to baseball bat spread out. Just comfy right in the middle.

 

[micguy]

Personally, I find the idea that there are people who feel that they have to ask for permission from their partner (or controller) to do something that they want to do really pathetic.
Even more tragic is asking a room full of strangers what they should do once they get permission.

I'm giving you permission to take your comments elsewhere. This is (besides being a gear enablement club) supposed to be a supportive place, where honest questions of any sort are welcome. Perhaps others will agree with me.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

Divorce your wife, stop being a plowhorse, buy a Fender.