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Poll: Time for a New P-Bass

Which is the Ultimate P?

  • Sadowsky P

    Votes: 26 12.7%

  • One of G&L P-based offerings

    Votes: 50 24.4%

  • Lakland

    Votes: 30 14.6%

  • Buy a P and a Jazz and swap necks; sell the Jazz (or keep it)

    Votes: 29 14.1%

  • Other (elaborate)

    Votes: 70 34.1%
  • Total voters
    205
#21
Personally, I'd go G&L because you can get everything you want at a reasonable price, with quality comparable to boutiques IMO. If you're willing to spend more, I'd go with Mike Lull. I haven't played one of his straight-up P-basses, but every Lull I've tried has been fantastic. Plus, they're relatively light even with the traditional body woods. With G&L, weight can be an issue, but if that's a priority you can order empress for a slight upcharge to make sure it's light. I dig my empress Comanche guitar, which is noticeably lighter than my alder Strats and feels great, but some empress guitars are even lighter.
 
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#22
My elaboration ;)

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#25
thedukeofno said:
That’s always an option, but I’d want to outsource the setup fretwork. Have you ever played a Sadowsky fresh off Roger’s workbench? If you can make a bass that plays like that, then you’ve got some talent.
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Well certainly In plead no contest to that, and wasn't arguing against it in the first place.
I was elaborating on my vote on option #4.
Since a Sadowsky grade instrument is out of my league, trial and error has been my best shot.
 
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#29
saabfender said:
Why wouldn't you buy some parts and put something together yourself?
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You can put together exactly what you want from Warmoth wood, Hipshot hardware, etc. for about the same (less if you do the finish yourself) as a MIA Fender. If you know what you're doing, you can make a better bass with that plan - you have access to an array of options (roasted necks, your choice of woods, chambering) that you can't get anywhere else but a custom shop. If you don't know what you're doing, however..... buy something "off the rack". With Lakland and Sadowsky in the mix, there are some nice....racks.
 
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#34
I've owned Lakland, Moollon, Sadwosky, Fender, and loads more, and the only true Precision bass, IMO, is a Fender. I'd save the money on a custom bass and just get used to a slightly wider nut profile if I were you. You won't get blocks and binding with most, but if it'll be your main player, I'm sure you'd get used to the slightly wider nut. This is just my opinion of course, and I know it doesn't hit all of the boxes, but I'd grab a fender. You could always look around for a 70's precision with the A necks. They have a 1.5-inch nut. Just a thought.
 
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#39
9mmMike said:
He is not looking for a PJ. He is looking for P with an A-width (Jazz) neck.
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That bass has a Jazz neck. Although it has more to it than a "stock" P body, it's still a P. IMO it's worth trying out, especially since his other choices are not frequently found in stores. Who knows, he might like the options of a "Vintage Noiseless" Jazz pickup and active/passive switching.
 

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