I noticed a large number of threads recently geared toward P basses so I looked around and noticed that I sold all of mine during my last bass purge so I went looking for a nice P bass even though one of the P bass models in my Line 6 Variax is really good I still wanted a P bass. I looked at the new AVRI's and although they are all beautiful sounding well made basses I wasn't ready to lay out that much coin on a new bass my recent purchase of a Warwick Thumb has got me a little gun shy. I've heard nothing but good things about the Road Worn 50's Precisions and I was about to pull the trigger when I decided to just take a look at Guitar Centers vintage P basses I saw this beauty and I liked that fact that I had three days to check it out to make sure it was authentic I had it shipped to my local store and the tech went over it again to check the dates she was made between Dec 1977 and Dec 1978 all of the electronics date to 77' everything else is 78' even the serial number sticker on the pickguard matches the headstock all original solder joints etc.
Condition: The bass is in beautiful condition some very light scratches on the pickguard and a couple of small worn spots on the front. I love the brighter red in the burst and all of the metal is in great shape some of the chrome paint is missing in spots on the knobs so I bought some new ones from TB'er bassdude51(thanks again sir) I also ordered a new pickguard so I could put the original up I want to avoid that dreaded broken tip I see on many old P basses. The foam mute is there not sure if it's original? it's definitely not new.
Tone/Playability: I have a very bad habit of over gushing about new gear probably more than anyone else on this forum so I wanted to play the bass for awhile before I gave my review. The neck is just wonderful even the tech at GC couldn't put it down it's so comfortable and smooth I usually don't notice necks but this one really stands out. All of my P basses have had flats without fail but this bass came with some really great feeling and sounding mystery rounds? (red silk at the tuner end nothing at the ball end maybe GHS Boomers?) and I'm telling you if you are against putting rounds on your P bass you really are missing out on the full tonal range of these basses this thing can do everything from Motown to the Clash back to The Band Perry without breaking a sweat I'm officially a convert. And now the pictures.
Edit: Sorry about the pictures my nerve damage prevents me from taking great pictures I'll have to get a tripod.
Condition: The bass is in beautiful condition some very light scratches on the pickguard and a couple of small worn spots on the front. I love the brighter red in the burst and all of the metal is in great shape some of the chrome paint is missing in spots on the knobs so I bought some new ones from TB'er bassdude51(thanks again sir) I also ordered a new pickguard so I could put the original up I want to avoid that dreaded broken tip I see on many old P basses. The foam mute is there not sure if it's original? it's definitely not new.
Tone/Playability: I have a very bad habit of over gushing about new gear probably more than anyone else on this forum so I wanted to play the bass for awhile before I gave my review. The neck is just wonderful even the tech at GC couldn't put it down it's so comfortable and smooth I usually don't notice necks but this one really stands out. All of my P basses have had flats without fail but this bass came with some really great feeling and sounding mystery rounds? (red silk at the tuner end nothing at the ball end maybe GHS Boomers?) and I'm telling you if you are against putting rounds on your P bass you really are missing out on the full tonal range of these basses this thing can do everything from Motown to the Clash back to The Band Perry without breaking a sweat I'm officially a convert. And now the pictures.
Edit: Sorry about the pictures my nerve damage prevents me from taking great pictures I'll have to get a tripod.
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