NBD! First NBD in six years!

landry.bass · Jun 20, 2019

I've owned ten or so basses over the years (never more than four at once, sadly) and for whatever reason sold most of them off. About six years ago I bought a MIM Reggie Hamilton Jazz, and really enjoyed it. It was my first four-string bass in years, as I'd been playing a Sting Ray 5 and a Spector six-string previously (both long-gone now). I loved the feel of the string spacing after playing tighter boards for so long, and really dug the P sound as well as the PJ combo.

But over the last few years, I'd grown apart from that bass. It didn't sound bad, in fact it sounded great, with a solid variety of tones. Honestly though, I mostly soloed the P pickup in passive mode. I really just didn't vibe with how it played. Somehow the neck was uncomfortable, and I'd find my fret hand cramping up after playing for any period of time. I remember loving the feeling of my SR 5s, despite their tight spacing, and really having no issues with Spector six-string once I got used to it. Then after recent trips to Long & McQuade, Steve's Music, Paul's Boutique and others, I came to a realization. I prefer a wider nut width. Plain and simple. Honestly, this should have occurred to me long ago (I'm 6'4" with some pretty big mitts after all), but there you have it.

So I decided to part with the Reggie, a killer bass, but one that just didn't fit me. And today in Long & McQuade I made my first bass purchase since the Reggie six years ago.

It's just a Player Precision, but I love how it feels. It fills my hand nicely without being too chunky, and the sating finish on the neck is smooth and fast. Also sounds great. It's full and round sounding with great clarity.

I'm a sucker for black and maple, so you better believe this is getting a 3-ply b/w/b pickguard asap. I'm even considering some decals to give it the appearance of having black block inlays.

I'm gonna get some better pictures tomorrow when I've got the chance, and when the new guard is added.

garp · Jun 21, 2019

Congrats!

landry.bass said: ↑

It's just a Player Precision
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Or maybe a just Player Precision. The MIMs are really terrific instruments.

BassmanM · Jun 21, 2019

landry.bass said: ↑

I've owned ten or so basses over the years (never more than four at once, sadly) and for whatever reason sold most of them off. About six years ago I bought a MIM Reggie Hamilton Jazz, and really enjoyed it. It was my first four-string bass in years, as I'd been playing a Sting Ray 5 and a Spector six-string previously (both long-gone now). I loved the feel of the string spacing after playing tighter boards for so long, and really dug the P sound as well as the PJ combo.

But over the last few years, I'd grown apart from that bass. It didn't sound bad, in fact it sounded great, with a solid variety of tones. Honestly though, I mostly soloed the P pickup in passive mode. I really just didn't vibe with how it played. Somehow the neck was uncomfortable, and I'd find my fret hand cramping up after playing for any period of time. I remember loving the feeling of my SR 5s, despite their tight spacing, and really having no issues with Spector six-string once I got used to it. Then after recent trips to Long & McQuade, Steve's Music, Paul's Boutique and others, I came to a realization. I prefer a wider nut width. Plain and simple. Honestly, this should have occurred to me long ago (I'm 6'4" with some pretty big mitts after all), but there you have it.

So I decided to part with the Reggie, a killer bass, but one that just didn't fit me. And today in Long & McQuade I made my first bass purchase since the Reggie six years ago.

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It's just a Player Precision, but I love how it feels. It fills my hand nicely without being too chunky, and the sating finish on the neck is smooth and fast. Also sounds great. It's full and round sounding with great clarity.

I'm a sucker for black and maple, so you better believe this is getting a 3-ply b/w/b pickguard asap. I'm even considering some decals to give it the appearance of having black block inlays.

I'm gonna get some better pictures tomorrow when I've got the chance, and when the new guard is added.
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Congratulations on your new axe!

Black guard by all means, but please don't do the fake block inlay thing....

Runnerman · Jun 21, 2019

Always great to have an NBD after a long layoff.
Congrats!

two fingers · Jun 21, 2019

Great looking bass!!!!

Don't ever wait that long to buy again.

landry.bass · Jun 21, 2019

BassmanM said: ↑

Congratulations on your new axe!

Black guard by all means, but please don't do the fake block inlay thing....
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Thanks!

I'm gonna grab the fake blocks and give them a shot. If they look or feel terrible, I'll just take them off. I'm not married to the idea of them, but they're cheap enough that I'll give 'em a whirl.

JimmyM · Jun 21, 2019

I don't know if I like the idea of you stealing my bass look, so by all means do the block inlay fakies.

Hank Scorpio · Jun 21, 2019

I've played a few of the new Player range, one lightweight Precision that I didn't care for the fretboard (I'm a maple guy), and two Jaguars, either of which I'd have happily taken home if I was sure I could get on with a 1.5" nut width (I'm a P-neck guy).

I also played a couple of American Performers and honestly, they didn't FEEL massively different. I preferred the Performers pickups, and the lightweight tuners were a plus, but the necks played just as well, the frets were finished just as nicely, both had been set up well. Obviously the MIAs had the Jazz pickup too, but for a straight Precision sound, I don't know there was that much in them.

I'd love to pick up a new Precision, and I can honestly say I'll be comparing the Players with whatever I look at, they feel like a step up from the MIM Standards to me. Dare I say, pretty close to the old MIA Specials?

Congrats on the new bass! Can't beat black 'n' maple, it'll be a workhorse for years to come.

Cyborg · Jun 21, 2019

Good choice on the Player Precision. The ones I've played have been excellent.

Laurie Bass · Jun 21, 2019

Congrats on the new bass. I have yet to try a "Player"..but I have a nice MIM Standard Precision that is nice.

B-Mac · Jun 21, 2019

landry.bass said: ↑

I've owned ten or so basses over the years (never more than four at once, sadly) and for whatever reason sold most of them off. About six years ago I bought a MIM Reggie Hamilton Jazz, and really enjoyed it. It was my first four-string bass in years, as I'd been playing a Sting Ray 5 and a Spector six-string previously (both long-gone now). I loved the feel of the string spacing after playing tighter boards for so long, and really dug the P sound as well as the PJ combo.

But over the last few years, I'd grown apart from that bass. It didn't sound bad, in fact it sounded great, with a solid variety of tones. Honestly though, I mostly soloed the P pickup in passive mode. I really just didn't vibe with how it played. Somehow the neck was uncomfortable, and I'd find my fret hand cramping up after playing for any period of time. I remember loving the feeling of my SR 5s, despite their tight spacing, and really having no issues with Spector six-string once I got used to it. Then after recent trips to Long & McQuade, Steve's Music, Paul's Boutique and others, I came to a realization. I prefer a wider nut width. Plain and simple. Honestly, this should have occurred to me long ago (I'm 6'4" with some pretty big mitts after all), but there you have it.

So I decided to part with the Reggie, a killer bass, but one that just didn't fit me. And today in Long & McQuade I made my first bass purchase since the Reggie six years ago.

View attachment 3451705

It's just a Player Precision, but I love how it feels. It fills my hand nicely without being too chunky, and the sating finish on the neck is smooth and fast. Also sounds great. It's full and round sounding with great clarity.

I'm a sucker for black and maple, so you better believe this is getting a 3-ply b/w/b pickguard asap. I'm even considering some decals to give it the appearance of having black block inlays.

I'm gonna get some better pictures tomorrow when I've got the chance, and when the new guard is added.
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Black and Maple! Nice!!!!
Now get a tort pick guard on there

Lowbrow · Jun 21, 2019

Any decently set-up Player Ps I've tried have been great - good cop, that! Enjoy!

Ryan L. · Jun 21, 2019

landry.bass said: ↑

Thanks!

I'm gonna grab the fake blocks and give them a shot. If they look or feel terrible, I'll just take them off. I'm not married to the idea of them, but they're cheap enough that I'll give 'em a whirl.
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I tried the fake black blocks (bought off of Amazon) on an Elite P and and Elite Dimension V. They actually look really good, the only way you can tell they are fake is by looking very closely at the bass. They’re cheap, so I say give it a shot.

City · Jun 21, 2019

Welcome back to the dark side. Congrats and enjoy

EatS1stBassist · Jun 21, 2019

landry.bass said: ↑

I've owned ten or so basses over the years (never more than four at once, sadly) and for whatever reason sold most of them off. About six years ago I bought a MIM Reggie Hamilton Jazz, and really enjoyed it. It was my first four-string bass in years, as I'd been playing a Sting Ray 5 and a Spector six-string previously (both long-gone now). I loved the feel of the string spacing after playing tighter boards for so long, and really dug the P sound as well as the PJ combo.

But over the last few years, I'd grown apart from that bass. It didn't sound bad, in fact it sounded great, with a solid variety of tones. Honestly though, I mostly soloed the P pickup in passive mode. I really just didn't vibe with how it played. Somehow the neck was uncomfortable, and I'd find my fret hand cramping up after playing for any period of time. I remember loving the feeling of my SR 5s, despite their tight spacing, and really having no issues with Spector six-string once I got used to it. Then after recent trips to Long & McQuade, Steve's Music, Paul's Boutique and others, I came to a realization. I prefer a wider nut width. Plain and simple. Honestly, this should have occurred to me long ago (I'm 6'4" with some pretty big mitts after all), but there you have it.

So I decided to part with the Reggie, a killer bass, but one that just didn't fit me. And today in Long & McQuade I made my first bass purchase since the Reggie six years ago.

View attachment 3451705

It's just a Player Precision, but I love how it feels. It fills my hand nicely without being too chunky, and the sating finish on the neck is smooth and fast. Also sounds great. It's full and round sounding with great clarity.

I'm a sucker for black and maple, so you better believe this is getting a 3-ply b/w/b pickguard asap. I'm even considering some decals to give it the appearance of having black block inlays.

I'm gonna get some better pictures tomorrow when I've got the chance, and when the new guard is added.
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Very nice!

LoTone · Jun 21, 2019

Nice score!

One NBD in six years? That is unusual level of discipline.

Enjoy.

landry.bass · Jun 21, 2019

LoTone said: ↑

Nice score!

One NBD in six years? That is unusual level of discipline.

Enjoy.
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A usual level of brokeness for me.

LoTone · Jun 21, 2019

landry.bass said: ↑

A usual level of brokeness for me.
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You resisted collecting debt to get an NBD. It still discipline at some level.

JGbassman · Jun 21, 2019

Very nice. Black and maple or rosewood always is a favorite of mine!

Can't wait to see what it looks like once you get done with it.

May I suggest a couple of my favorite color schemes.

JRA · Jun 21, 2019

landry.bass said: ↑

I love how it feels.
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even though it looks great, it's cool that you figured out what you wanted/needed to play for the next stretch! feel is everything! congratulations on your new instrument!

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