NBD: finally landed a P5!

[Riff Ranger]

The moment I met my Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass V

As some have read here, I have found (non-boutique) 5-string P-basses hard to come by. Craigslist flakiness cost me a white one; last-minute eBay shenanigans cost me a red one; but Reverb finally came through! I wouldn't have gone sunburst-and-tortoiseshell if I could afford to be picky, but I pulled the trigger as soon as I saw it (figuring 'twas Father's Day Eve and I deserved it!), and I don't regret it. It might turn black-with-black-guard some day, as the wood under the burst doesn't look extraordinary, but I finally have this sound and feel in a five and I love it. Stay tuned for mods, though, haha.

 

[ed morgan]

Very nice!

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Good price too if it's the one is saw last week.
Love mine.

 

[Riff Ranger]

Good price too if it's the one is saw last week.
Love mine.
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Dreamy rig! I admire your taste in gear. Here's the rig that (oddly enough) finally turned me into a P-bass person, which should explain a bit.

 

[Riff Ranger]

Good price too if it's the one is saw last week.
Love mine.
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295 USD plus shipping, basically new, decent gig bag included. I think I got my money's worth and then some. I am surprised to hear anybody else saw this one—I didn't let it stay on there long!

 

[/\/\3phist0]

295 USD plus shipping, basically new, decent gig bag included. I think I got my money's worth and then some. I am surprised to hear anybody else saw this one—I didn't let it stay on there long!

I'm looking to either get a C.A.R, or a neglected one that I can refin in tangerine metal flake with a black guard.

 

[Element Zero]

IF I were to ever own a P5, it'd have a black body, white or charcoal pearloid pick guard, and a maple board. But your sunburst looks mighty fine... especially with the maple board. Magnifique.

 

[Riff Ranger]

IF I were to ever own a P5, it'd have a black body, white or charcoal pearloid pick guard, and a maple board. But your sunburst looks mighty fine... especially with the maple board. Magnifique.

I haven't seen a black one of these, but mine might end up that way. I love the black-and-maple look, and it would match this pair:


I will probably eventually replace the pickup, pots, bridge, and tuning machines on this thing if I'm still this happy with it a while from now, but as they're all better than expected, we'll see.

 

[Riff Ranger]

I'm looking to either get a C.A.R, or a neglected one that I can refin in tangerine metal flake with a black guard.

I give up: what's a C.A.R. in this case?

 

[/\/\3phist0]

I give up: what's a C.A.R. in this case?

Candy Apple Red.
The VPMV came in:
Sunburst, CAR,Oly White that it.
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[Riff Ranger]

Candy Apple Red.
The VPMV came in:
Sunburst, CAR,Oly White that it.
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Thanks for the clarification. Turns out I took a shot at each color, haha. I think of the three, I would go with the white if I had my choice. Whatever color, I'm considering mirror pickguard and chrome Lace Aluma-P down the line, bwahaha.

 

[Element Zero]

I haven't seen a black one of these, but mine might end up that way. I love the black-and-maple look, and it would match this pair:
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I will probably eventually replace the pickup, pots, bridge, and tuning machines on this thing if I'm still this happy with it a while from now, but as they're all better than expected, we'll see.

My ATK305 used to be black. I had is painted with House Of Colors automotive paint almost 20 years ago. It's now retired.

As far as I know, Fender only offers the combo on the Professional series.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Thanks for the clarification. Turns out I took a shot at each color, haha. I think of the three, I would go with the white if I had my choice. Whatever color, I'm considering mirror pickguard and chrome Lace Aluma-P down the line, bwahaha.

you might want to browse this thread:
Squier Vintage Modified Precision V: who's got one?

 

[Riff Ranger]

you might want to browse this thread:
Squier Vintage Modified Precision V: who's got one?

Thanks for the tip!

 

[beaglesandbass]

I had one (semi-regret selling it). IMO they are the best sub $1k 5 string bass.

 

[Wisebass]

Hi Monterey

I finally have this sound and feel in a five and I love it.

5ers rule!

And your Squier is a great modding platform!

I wouldn't have gone sunburst-and-tortoiseshell

This is by far the best colour combination to get rid off!

(not bashing, I am just no sunburst, tort and flats guy )

It might turn black-with-black-guard

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Happy NBD!!!

may the bass be with you

Wise(b)ass

 

[landry.bass]

Congratulations on the new bass! I too am riding that NBD high from a few days ago. Mine is black and maple, and I just put a black guard on it so I've ticked that box - but it's no fiver!

Excellent bass, sir. Enjoy it!

 

[onda'bass]

Just got one too...took a while also.

 

[Riff Ranger]

Just got one too...took a while also.
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Ah, so you got the red one! It stings less to know you were on the hunt for a while yourself, and also because I got this one, haha. The red would have been extra fun because of this:

... but I have really bonded with this one. I forget why, but a friend's dad's 1972 P-bass (sunburst/tortoiseshell/maple, though it may have had a black pickguard at the time) came to live with me for a while as a teenager, and this one reminds me A LOT of that one, which is a good thing.

 

[Riff Ranger]

Ah, so you got the red one! It stings less to know you were on the hunt for a while yourself, and also because I got this one, haha. The red would have been extra fun because of this:
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... but I have really bonded with this one. I forget why, but a friend's dad's 1972 P-bass (sunburst/tortoiseshell/maple, though it may have had a black pickguard at the time) came to live with me for a while as a teenager, and this one reminds me A LOT of that one, which is a good thing.

Oh, and a closer look suggests you didn't scoop me on eBay, unless you swapped out decals and string trees as soon as you got it.