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NBD: couldn't resist the Fender MIM Precision Player

Hardbassjunkie

Hardbassjunkie

Jul 29, 2019
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I need to stay away from Long and Mcquade because I tried these out when I was trying an amp and fell in love with it. I told myself I shouldn't buy another bass but when I saw a brand new one online for half the price I had to snag it. When he seller delivered it to me it was like it came straight from fender. He also set it up very well.

My thoughts: Beats any standard precision bass I have played. It actually reminds me alot of the american standards due to the head stock and bridge style. The neck is to die for and the pick ups don't feel as bland as the mim standard. I remember playing a mim standard and my girlfriend who knows nothing about basses said that the bass sounded boring. This is the first stock fender pick ups I didn't feel I had to change immediately. I've also never had an actual brand new bass before, it feels nice!!

My theory is that Fender wanted to boost sales of their MIM basses so they made the Classic vibes a little worse (still sold out everywhere right now) and the MIM a little better. What you guys think?

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Great basses. I have a Sonic Red one, tried it in a band setting and it sounded great. I am however putting EMG GZR in it as it's my favorite P pup (stock one is slightly dark, but still a good alnico pup), and swapping saddles (or the whole bridge) for the 70s Fender one, but that's all personal preference.

Tuners are probably the weakest point on MIM Fenders, but they're alright for now. If those ever need to be replaced, Hipshot HB7 are a direct fit. Those same mexican tuners are on the Highway One series as well, and I've used mine live for almost 5 years now, and am replacing them just now because the black plastic under the gears has deteriorated so they're a bit too easy to turn now. Better gear ratio is also welcome, but I digress.

What case are you using with yours?
 
#3
Dang son! Are you going for the “most NBDs by a new member” trophy? :roflmao:

I tried a handful of both, and I found I actually preferred the “broken in” feel of an older Standard neck. Bought one for a recent build and I love it. But, I do agree the overall quality of the Players are top notch. The pickups do seem a little hotter and punchier, almost a little more aggressive.

I wonder about how much intention is behind the rebranding. The new CVs look and feel like the old VM line; almost like they just slapped the successful CV name on their Indonesia bass. And now it looks like the Affinities are coming out of Indonesia (again).... so I wonder if it is a trade/supplier issue with China

anyway, enjoy!
 
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Hardbassjunkie said:
I need to stay away from Long and Mcquade because I tried these out when I was trying an amp and fell in love with it. I told myself I shouldn't buy another bass but when I saw a brand new one online for half the price I had to snag it. When he seller delivered it to me it was like it came straight from fender. He also set it up very well.

My thoughts: Beats any standard precision bass I have played. It actually reminds me alot of the american standards due to the head stock and bridge style. The neck is to die for and the pick ups don't feel as bland as the mim standard. I remember playing a mim standard and my girlfriend who knows nothing about basses said that the bass sounded boring. This is the first stock fender pick ups I didn't feel I had to change immediately. I've also never had an actual brand new bass before, it feels nice!!

My theory is that Fender wanted to boost sales of their MIM basses so they made the Classic vibes a little worse (still sold out everywhere right now) and the MIM a little better. What you guys think?

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CallMeAl said:
Dang son! Are you going for the “most NBDs by a new member” trophy? :roflmao:

I tried a handful of both, and I found I actually preferred the “broken in” feel of an older Standard neck. Bought one for a recent build and I love it. But, I do agree the overall quality of the Players are top notch. The pickups do seem a little hotter and punchier, almost a little more aggressive.

I wonder about how much intention is behind the rebranding. The new CVs look and feel like the old VM line; almost like they just slapped the successful CV name on their Indonesia bass. And now it looks like the Affinities are coming out of Indonesia (again).... so I wonder if it is a trade/supplier issue with China

anyway, enjoy!
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Haha I'll tell you the same thing I told my girlfriend. I sold a couple of them profit so it's all good.
 
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DrStein said:
I thought it was the bridge...
Anyway, do you know if an A Style Fender mount is a direct fit as well?
I had a five screw bridge on my Jackson but I didn't know it was fender specs so I (my luthier) istalled a standard 4 screw A style...
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I like Fender bent plate style bridges, but I'm swapping the saddles for the 70s Fender bridge (flat screw style), or if the saddle screws don't fit, I'll just replace the entire plate/bridge. It's still a vintage bent plate though, and I believe the plate is the same for MIM, 70s Fender bridge and vintage 60s (knurled saddles), but I could be wrong. Those who prefer higher mass bridges won't like any of those bridges anyways.

It's a 5 screw style bridge, so if A style is 4, it's not a direct replacement.
 

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