MIM Fender P Bass

[fakeneckplate'65]

I have a '96 MIM Precision with a passive Geezer Butler EMG & an 2010 MIA Precision & I honestly don't notice much of a difference. I like the MIA & I'll probaby keep it, but, I'm not sure I'd miss it that much. I don't think I'll ever get rid of my MIM. It's just too great of a player.

Once they're setup the way I like with a straight neck, Labella DTF's, & 4/64th @ the 12th fret, they're golden.

I would find a nice used MIM for $275-350 & upgrade if you feel you need to.

 

[BazzTard]

Only people who play in real band situations should be allowed to write about performance of basses.
At home you cannot tell the differences.

I get what you're sayin

So often you dial in your tone at home so it sounds perfect.

Add two guitards, a loud drummer, a PA and a venue and your perfect tone goes to sh!t.

I think that is what you meant,rather than imply that non gigging bassists aren't worthy enough to comment on a bass's properties.

 

[GregT]

That is one of my favourite colours! Congrats! Are you thinking of any changes or mods?

For now, only the string change. And strap-locks. I really do like it as is for now.

 

[Robus]

Only people who play in real band situations should be allowed to write about performance of basses.
At home you cannot tell the differences.

I hear you man. Basses should never be played at home or in the studio. Only on stage with a full band.

 

[Wal666]

I own a MIM 2001 jazz bass, totally stock, and to be honest , it's one of the best Basses I have , including Ricks and Wal Basses

 

[Kukulkan61]

MIM Basses are made by Mexicans
American Basses are made by Mexicans
There's no difference!!

 

[ispunk]

Sorry for the crap picture.

95 Fender MIM "Black Label" P bass

Upgrades:

Gotoh bridge
Hipshot Tuners
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders
RS Guitarworks pots and Switchcraft output jack
Wamoth BWB pickguard

 

[JGbassman]

I love the 94 Black Label P I have. I put some emg geezer butler pups in it, and threw a spare badass bridge that accents the midrange, and it's not only an amazing playing, but the best sounding P bass I own, beating a 2011 mim standard and a 85 MIJ p basses.

The neck feels like a crass between a jazz and a p, and I just love it. The build quality isn't where the American or Japanise is, but it's light, resonant, and has this wonderful midrange bump that growls so nice.

I might get a road worn jazz, as they just feel great to play. Nothing wrong with Mexican Basses in my book.

 

[Ricardo X]

I have both MIA P & J; I wanna cop a MIM Pbass and make it look real ugly. I have a couple MIM Teles and I think they're just great. I bought my '99 Jbass used and it's truly fine. As are all. Since '65. Yikes.