So I just pulled the trigger on.... (P5 content)

[EBMatt]

...A new Fender American P5! Kind of an impulse buy for me hehe... Has anyone played one yet?

 

[Mastermold]

Nope, but I might be right behind you!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=434574

 

[west*coast*bass]

Played one...really liked it. The neck was a bit chunky for me though that would not be a deal killer. I'd love to have one but there is something else that will get my $$ first.

 

[Ryan L.]

Already have one. Been gigging it for a couple weeks now. Great bass.

FWIW, the neck on the P5 is identical to the Jazz 5.

 

[Mastermold]

Already have one. Been gigging it for a couple weeks now. Great bass.

FWIW, the neck on the P5 is identical to the Jazz 5.

Are you using the stock strings or something else? I'd like to know how it sounds with flatwounds, which is how I'd use it as a blues bass.

 

[dean82]

Already have one. Been gigging it for a couple weeks now. Great bass.

FWIW, the neck on the P5 is identical to the Jazz 5.

Where did you find one?

 

[Mastermold]

Where did you find one?

I checked Guitar Center's website and they have them in stock, but I'm going to get mine through Sweetwater.

 

[Ryan L.]

Are you using the stock strings or something else? I'd like to know how it sounds with flatwounds, which is how I'd use it as a blues bass.

I'm using DR Black Beauties on it. Not a fan of the stock Fender strings.

 

[Ryan L.]

Where did you find one?

www.theperfectbass.com.

 

[Big Mike Ipp]

Hey, I've been pondering buying one, but olympic white with the maple board, they feature it on the Fender site but nobody sells 'em, whats up with that?

 

[bovinehost]

Ed Friedland likes 'em.

That's good enough for me.

 

[EBMatt]

Thanks for the info guys. I used to have a Lull P5, but it didn't really cut it for me, and I've always really liked the Fender American Std P's, so hopefully I'll like this one!

Now I have to unload my one of my Reverend 5L's and Brad Houser........But I have a Fender P5

 

[Yvon]

That will be my next bass for sure!!
I want an olympic white one, rosewood board and flat wound strings.

 

[Ryan L.]

Thanks for the info guys. I used to have a Lull P5, but it didn't really cut it for me, and I've always really liked the Fender American Std P's, so hopefully I'll like this one!

Now I have to unload my one of my Reverend 5L's and Brad Houser........But I have a Fender P5

I think you'll like it. I never imagined myself owning a P Bass, but damn, I had no idea how useful having one around can be.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

www.theperfectbass.com.

That's where mine's from too. Great bass!

 

[Mastermold]

I think you'll like it. I never imagined myself owning a P Bass, but damn, I had no idea how useful having one around can be.

I can't imagine any bassist not owning a P Bass!

 

[Senor SQUID]

Congrats they are something special!

 

[dragoon bass]

i've have played one and i'm considering buying one

 

[Hawaii Islander]

I've had mine for a few weeks now. I love it!

 

[EBMatt]

Can't wait to get mine in!