P-Bass Club

[EricF]

Nice, but got to say I prefer the white pickguard on the 57

me too!

I've actually been thinking about changing it back to white. At the time I made the change, the guitard I was playing with had a sunburst strat with a white pg. Having matching instruments looked kind of dorky, so I had Warmoth cut a 1-ply black guard for me. I've also been debating about putting bridge and pup covers on this one.

 

[grrg63]

The ashtrays belong on a 57, if they dont get in the way when your playing. Its a classic look, reminds me of 50s cars with their abundance of chrome.

 

[hoey222]

i want in

it's a 76 neck and a 77 body. bought it for $40. I had to put a dimarzio in it - the original pickup was shot. original rosewood neck had a crack in the headstock - i traded with the repair tech. He liked the rosewood - i liked the maple -

 

[Baker69]

Here's a photo of my 1973 American P Bass - (Originally Sunburst with a Red Tort Pickguard).

 

[redstrand]

Now that I have the drool cleaned up...some very sweet and awesome basses!!!!!

Louelou 499
Mark 500
Jaymi 501
Dead Horse 502
Raz 503
Crack 504
old school 505
Eric 506
hoey 507
baker 508

You guys make me waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay jealous.

 

[EricF]

Save 506 for someone else. I already have a number (489).

 

[SpectorDetector]

i want in

it's a 76 neck and a 77 body. bought it for $40. I had to put a dimarzio in it - the original pickup was shot. original rosewood neck had a crack in the headstock - i traded with the repair tech. He liked the rosewood - i liked the maple -

Is that blood on your bass?!

 

[hoey222]

Is that blood on your bass?!

haha - i have no idea.....that stain was on there when i got it....it's a cool conversation piece - everyone thinks it's something different....it looks like someone set it on fire actually...the stain travels under the pickguard too.

 

[redstrand]

Save 506 for someone else. I already have a number (489).

Cool...I'll put it back in circulation.

 

[ausf]

I'm in!

Just bought my first Fender after a lifetime of resistance. Tried a pile of 'em until I picked up an American P and fell in love. I don't know what it was that set this one apart, maybe the satin finish on the neck and rosewood fretboard or the perfect set up, but I couldn't put the thing down. I've always played Rics, but this one just fit. I must be maturing or something...

 

[fourstringdrums]

I'm in! PM me with a number.

My heavily modded Highway One Precision in Honey Blonde.

-Swapped out the stock pickups for Nordstrand NP4's and also removed the Greasebucket tone and installed an Orange Drop .1uf cap. The stock pickups are for sale.

-You can't see it but I swapped the BadAss II bridge for a Fender Highway One Vintage Bridge (The BAII is for sale!)

-Changed the neck plate on the back for a '70's F plate.

-Installed a tug bar, and pickup/bridge covers

-Swapped the stock parchment pickguard for a '62 RI Red Tort from Link Removed

-Strung with Fender 9050ML's

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[redstrand]

FourString you're 506!

 

[Dave Siff]

I'm in! PM me with a number.

My heavily modded Highway One Precision in Honey Blonde.

-Swapped out the stock pickups for Nordstrand NP4's and also removed the Greasebucket tone and installed an Orange Drop .1uf cap. The stock pickups are for sale.

-You can't see it but I swapped the BadAss II bridge for a Fender Highway One Vintage Bridge (The BAII is for sale!)

-Changed the neck plate on the back for a '70's F plate.

-Installed a tug bar, and pickup/bridge covers

-Swapped the stock parchment pickguard for a '62 RI Red Tort from Link Removed

-Strung with Fender 9050ML's

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That is a stunning bass! Nice work.
I also swapped out the Badass II on my P-bass for a stock bridge, mostly so I could put a bridge cover on. But, I've found I like the tone better with the stock bridge.

 

[Eckie]

Hi, pics from the latest club applicant:

It's a '74 that I've had since new. We've seen a lot of action over the years and although my main bass is a Jazz 24, I still love the P - and regularly give it a blast.

 

[adronchase361]

Here is my '82 Fender Precision Walnut Special. With the Walnut body and neck its got a slightly different, but great tone The active electronics make for a huge sound!!

That is BEAUTIFUL!!

 

[fourstringdrums]

That is a stunning bass! Nice work.
I also swapped out the Badass II on my P-bass for a stock bridge, mostly so I could put a bridge cover on. But, I've found I like the tone better with the stock bridge.

Yeah it's a subtle change, but well worth it. The best part if you swap out the bridge is the fact that you can sell the BadAss and make your money back or even a profit on the new bridge

 

[nickn]

Did someone say P-bass?

 

[Valerus]

Nice mexican bass!

 

[fourstringdrums]

Did someone say P-bass?

I LOVE the MIM Special Edition P basses. I almost bought one a while back but the seller changed his mind.

 

[nickn]

Thanks! I picked it up at GC for $400 about a month ago. It's quickly become my favorite bass. EVERYBODY needs a good P-bass!