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NBD - MIA Precision

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by superdick2112, Jan 18, 2015.


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  1. Jan 18, 2015 #1
    superdick2112

    superdick2112 Mile High Bassist

    Nov 20, 2010
    The Centennial State
    I've been gassing for a Fender Precision for some time now, and I finally pulled the trigger on a new Fender American Standard Precision Bass in 3-color sunburst, with a rosewood board.
    I strung it with flats as soon as I got it home, and it has all the warmth, thump and growl I could want from a good P-bass.
    While my USA Spectors & CIJ Geddy Lee Jazz Bass deliver awesome classic rock & modern metal sounds, I was looking for something that served up authentic old-school Bob Babbitt & James Jamerson tones, and the American Standard has more than exceeded my expectations without breaking the bank.

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  5. Jan 18, 2015 #2
    Garret Graves

    Garret Graves website- ggbassplayer.com Gold Supporting Member

    May 20, 2010
    Arcadia, Ca
    Nice bass- I've got one just like it, and love it!
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2015 #3
    rigtec

    rigtec

    Jan 30, 2012
    NJ
    "Very nice" ...and a true american Icon!

    Best to you!
     
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  13. Jan 18, 2015 #4
    ROOTSnFIFTHS

    ROOTSnFIFTHS Low-end Lover since '78!

    Oct 25, 2012
    NJ to Sin City
    my 2013 (also burst) is really nice but recently put Sadowsky Black Label flats on her and she sounds soooo much nicer. Flats go great with the CS 60s.
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2015 #5
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Very cool. Have fun!
     
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  22. Jan 19, 2015 #6
    A-Step-Towards

    A-Step-Towards

    Nov 16, 2009
    Los Angeles California
    That is a incredible looking burst.
     
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  26. Jan 19, 2015 #7
    ggoat!!!

    ggoat!!! Inactive

    Apr 6, 2008
    Lousy-Anna
    Thanks for posting! I can't remember the last time I saw a P-bass with a tort pickguard strung with flats on this site. I bet it sounds GREAT with absolutely no EQ or coloration whatsoever from an amp. It's nice to see people thinking "out da box"!!!

    :)

    Just kidding...great burst and nice wood character on that bass actually!
     
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  30. Jan 19, 2015 #8
    Shawn Luckman

    Shawn Luckman

    Feb 27, 2008
    Bolton,Lancs UK
    The American Standard Precisions are great basses enjoy :cool:.
     
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  34. Jan 19, 2015 #9
    Midak

    Midak

    Sep 4, 2011
    Athens, Greece
    Happy NBD! :) Enjoy! :)

    P.S.: What strings are those?
     
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  38. Jan 19, 2015 #10
    Bobthedog

    Bobthedog

    Nov 21, 2014
    Buckingham, United Kingdom
    Snap. Now with D'addario flatwounds post pic:

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  42. Jan 19, 2015 #11
    freshyk

    freshyk

    Aug 23, 2005
    Australia
    Very nice - I love mine a bit more every time I jam.
     
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  47. Jan 19, 2015 #12
    Turock

    Turock

    Apr 30, 2000
    Melnibone
    Put on some LaBella flats or TI Jazz flats and get the full potential out of your nice bass.
     
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  51. Jan 19, 2015 #13
    superdick2112

    superdick2112 Mile High Bassist

    Nov 20, 2010
    The Centennial State
    GHS flats. Very nice feeling set. Purple silks on the post ends, no silks on the ball ends.
    From what I have read, they really balance out after 100 hours or so of playing, but they are sounding pretty darned good so far after just 5 hours of play time....
     
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  55. Jan 19, 2015 #14
    superdick2112

    superdick2112 Mile High Bassist

    Nov 20, 2010
    The Centennial State
    I know, so rare to see a bass like this, huh? :D
    Part of the appeal of this bass for me was having something so universally classic & iconic in both tone and appearance.

    As for thinking "out of the box", I have that pretty well covered with my custom NEO "RockBass", built many years ago for me by Pennsylvania luthier Rich Roland....

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  59. Jan 19, 2015 #15
    Midak

    Midak

    Sep 4, 2011
    Athens, Greece
    Thanks! ;) I use TI flats, which are really top-of-the-line, too.
     
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  63. Jan 19, 2015 #16
    sequel91

    sequel91

    Jan 7, 2013
    Rochester, NY
    Congrats on the new American P--she's a beauty!
     
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  67. Jan 19, 2015 #17
    mark beem

    mark beem Wait, how does this song start again??

    Jul 20, 2001
    Alabama, USA
    Cool bass!! Congrats! She's a beauty!!
     
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  71. Jan 19, 2015 #18
    Ross McLochness

    Ross McLochness Living Room Bassist Extraordinaire Supporting Member

    Aug 20, 2013
    Eden Prairie, MN
    Tried and true, it doesn't get much better than that. Enjoy.
     
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  76. Jan 19, 2015 #19
    SamJ

    SamJ Founder - Fender MIA Club Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 22, 2006
    SFO / HNL
  80. Jan 19, 2015 #20
    ROOTSnFIFTHS

    ROOTSnFIFTHS Low-end Lover since '78!

    Oct 25, 2012
    NJ to Sin City
    I love that typical burst, tort classic look. I used to really despise it. Actually painted an early 70s Precision which was burst/tort to Lake Placid blue. Whish I had not and still had it :***:.

    On my American Standard burst/tort I have been thinking about putting the ashtray and pickup cover on it to really complete that classic look. The thing is, the Precision plucking hand position gives so many tone variations, I don't want to lose the 'over the pup' tone I tend to go to at times. Either way congrats on a killer and classic sounding bass guitar.
     
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