[Poll] Who is truly interested in a 70s Precision reissue?

[smurfco]

I would immediately buy a maple board early 70s reissue in Olympic white… mmmmm

 

[Jackcrow]

As others have stated, the differences are small. Any reissue version of a P bass is nothing more than small differences. Given Fender's recent aversity to making ash-bodied basses, I doubt they will start reissuing 70s P Basses in natural ash, even though it was a common body wood and finish in the mid-late 70s. I think there's buyers out there though. Do a reissue with the correct headstock decal, B-width neck, and some 70s themed finishes (Oly white, mocha, black, natural?). The Tony Franklin is essentially a late 70s reissue with a J pickup added (but most people want a fretted bass, which they don't make anymore in the Tony Franklin variety). I don't know the ins and outs of the costs of the production process but it seems like they could do a 70s reissue for a lot less than a 60s reissue.

 

[pbass2]

If they were to make this spot-on reissue, what were the specs of the pickups used in 70's era P's?

 

[Sharko]

The last thing the world needs is another p bass

 

[Chickenwheels]

That would be included on the custom shop version.

This I'd love to see.

 

[J-Bass RMR]

A "1969 re-issue" would probably have the most appeal;
Different than the early/mid-60s, and there was some carry-over into the early 70s, and the maple fingerboard returns.

But as others have said; I'd be more interested in the real thing.
More money, yes - but they "hold their value" better than any reissue...

Personally, I'd rather see a US '51 or Tele re-issue. (other than a custom shop)

PS: Congrats on your NBD. Very nice!

 

[Mustang Surly]

I bought one new in 1973, didn't bond at all and flipped it.

 

[Bassnkeys]

I bought a '75 P from a bandmate last year. Pickups were swapped out, which seemed to be very common to do back in the day. Makes me think that a 70's reissue would not be so desired, as many of the 70's P's I've seen for sale seem to have after-market pickups — and mine was no exception.

 

[MegaSwing]

It's still brand-new when you buy it. What makes is so cool?

 

[Yahboy]

My recent NBD post really got me thinking. If Fender were to make an accurate late 60s / early 70s Precision Bass reissue with the correct overall specs, period accurate finishes, and U.S. made, Who would be interested in picking one up?

I have posted about this very topic multiple times, it seems I am not alone in this consensus. This is one of the only classic models that Fender has never made a proper and authentic reissue of.

Maybe they will finally give us one with the new line that will eventually replace the current AO line.

Who here would like to see this done? Thoughts?

And weight must nail 11lbs and above !

 

[Snert]

It's splitting the hairs you've already split to keep re-issuing this era or that era bass . . . . . when actually, in the real world, it's the same damn bass. It's been the same body woods (ash, alder, some sort of pine) and all maple necks (with/without a rosewood board) with variations in bridges and keys, and more variations on that split pickup than snowflakes between the OEM's and the 50 or more aftermarket choices. Many of the same finish combinations and colors.

This is the simplest possible bass to make, and a MIA Fender just means you pay a massive premium for the headstock decal. To me this is like paying $150k for a Hyundai hatchback with a Lotus decal.

Exactly WHAT would set apart a good 70's from a good 60's or a good 80's . . . or the already marketed vint reissues they've already done, much less the Squiers?

Much less a clone that can be had for even less money in the same spec. Won't say Fender on the headstock, but that's not an issue for me. Nor I would think most people.

 

[Killing Floor]

I have a 73 P and except for the color it's exactly the same as my 2020 P. Does reissue mean previously discontinued color?

 

[Le Daniele]

70s P Bass is by far my favorite bass model. I've just purchased a 70s traditional MIJ PBass black/black with maple neck from eBay. It looks gorgeous, it plays beautifully and even if I'll probably end up upgrading the pickups, its quality is really on par with my 60s American Original, maybe even better. It's also way easier on the back and around half the price.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

My recent NBD post really got me thinking. If Fender were to make an accurate late 60s / early 70s Precision Bass reissue with the correct overall specs, period accurate finishes, and U.S. made, Who would be interested in picking one up?

I have posted about this very topic multiple times, it seems I am not alone in this consensus. This is one of the only classic models that Fender has never made a proper and authentic reissue of.

Maybe they will finally give us one with the new line that will eventually replace the current AO line.

Who here would like to see this done? Thoughts?

You should have lived in the era of those basses. Frankly, I don't get the attraction of the CBS era basses, their guitars from that era as well.

The ones being made today are far superior, and much more consistent. Not to mention, many more available options.

 

[james condino]

Very few people that bought one back in the '70s would ever want to repeat that hideous mistake, or much of anything from that era. The main thing I remember is people running past "vintage" era instruments in every shop on 48th street NYC and almost fighting to get their hands on a bright yellow new Tokai. It is amazing that any US manufacturing survived that era.

"It ain't retro if your were there the first time, but if you want to pay a premium for old 8 tracks, vinyl, 14 pound mediocre basses, & a giant coke'd out creepster mustache, have at it...."

 

[armybass]

AVRI 1970 ash/maple Precision Bass. Yes take my money please.

 

[Aidenn7]

In my opinion you are after a sub par instruments.. Those were more miss then hit.. My squier II have way better feel.. And they are firewood.. Lol.. That said.. The reason people love those basses is because they were so bad they were good and aged well.. They sucked new.. And were awful.. But the mid frequency worked great against distorted guitar..

If you want a 70's p bass.. Cheap mid heavy pickup.. On a raw ash body.. And a u shaped bass ball bat. 8" radius 1.75 neck.. Cheap bone nut.. Extremely thin bridge.. Heavy reverse bass tuners.. And very narrow small frets.. Thin plastic pickguard black.. Done.. I forgot to put it in freezer then outside in the rain for a week.. Remember no finish on the wood.. So it's going age rapidly.. New out of the factory.. They weren't dried enuff.. And ppl striped the paint off.. So that's why the best 70's basses sounded better over time.. The sweet spot was a 10.5 lb.. Heavy but not too heavy..

 

[shadven]

I like the 70's headstock logo.

 

[jemerpi]

I would like to play one for a day, whether a solid original or reissue, but the interest ends there.

 

[Mastermold]

My recent NBD post really got me thinking. If Fender were to make an accurate late 60s / early 70s Precision Bass reissue with the correct overall specs, period accurate finishes, and U.S. made, Who would be interested in picking one up?

I have posted about this very topic multiple times, it seems I am not alone in this consensus. This is one of the only classic models that Fender has never made a proper and authentic reissue of.

Maybe they will finally give us one with the new line that will eventually replace the current AO line.

Who here would like to see this done? Thoughts?

Since I already have a real one I wouldn't want a reissue personally, but understand why that look would appeal to folks.