I could see some folks with deep pockets and an insane crush on the great JJ go for it, but I would challenge anybody in a blind test to guess between this and even a Mexican P with Pure Vintage pickups, not to mention in a band context.
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James Jamerson Model Precision
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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You'd probably be able to feel the difference, but sound wise you may be right.
And how would that be the same except for the color? Is every precision bass shaped instrument with sunburst exactly the same?
Do you understand it’s positioning in the lineup? Do you see the current price of the American vintage II?
You’re right about one thing, it’s a crash grab just like every fender product
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I think you're right. Maybe they set it up with a bowed neck, impossibly high action, and 15-year-old strings?
Every single bass made varies in weight. Shop somewhere that lists weights, done.
This IS a "stock" 1962 REISSUE. Where else can you get a relic'd, USA made, nitro finished, 1962 reissue for $3K? I'll wait...
If in fact, you do not WANT a 1962 reissue with a relic finish, then you simply move on from this product and check out one of Fener's other dozen or so Precisions. Easy. Super easy. If you find that a Squier does it for you then you have absolutely no problem here.
It's funny, the Laura Lee Jazz bass brought on the exact same type of ignorant comments. Weird. Very weird crowd.
They are $500 less. Again, it’s not that hard: relic, premium strings, premium price for a limited edition bass. Is there any other bass on the market that has a relic treatment, made in USA with same specs that’s cheaper?
You see, for me, a 62 Precision, either original or this reissue, is nothing special to me. It certainly may be just the ticket for someone else. At rough count, from Affinitys to limited run custom shop pieces, FMIC currently has 32 Precision Basses on offer, and I'm sure some Dealer Exclusives and Fender.com Exclusives that boost that count.
I have no problems. In a sense, to me every Precision Bass is a reissue, some tiny variation on this well-proven design, and it's always amazing to me how all these hair-,splitting differences can sustain interest and sales
Doesn’t matter. If it makes a difference to the buyer, then nothing else matters.
I played the new Fender James Jamerson bass in Nashville today. This bass has some serious mojo.
I played four other Precisions ranging from $800 - $2,500 in the store. The Jamerson sounded the best!
Now I don’t need another bass, but if I was going buy one, I think I would pony up for this one.
I played four other Precisions ranging from $800 - $2,500 in the store. The Jamerson sounded the best!
Now I don’t need another bass, but if I was going buy one, I think I would pony up for this one.
Cash grabs rule. I have always wanted to do one.
His family will get a cool 5% while Fender swims around in the rest like Scrooge McDuck
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One way to look at it is anyone today wanting to buy and off the shelf 1962 P is going to pay a lot more than $3k. If that's what someone wants, this looks like a nice deal.Ive always been under the impression that Jamerson played a stock, off the shelf, 62 P.
Other than some cosmetic stuff, what makes these any more of a James Jamerson bass than any other 62 sunburst P repro?
Wow! $3k? For that price, it should include the original strings, from '62, with Jamerson's grunge still on them?
It does sound like the family will get some $.
I am not sure about the weight. It felt good and solid like most P Basses.
See various weights here:
Most are just over 9 lbs.
