The Official Fender Precision Bass Club (Part 7)

[Slpbass81]

Yes, the only change was the pickup update.

 

[taurus1]

So at its most extreme point, I owned six different basses. Now I'm down to these two Ps:

those are sweet, 77-78?

 

[Slowpicker]

The pole pieces of the pickup stick out above the plastic...and I also called Fender customer service with the serial number to confirm it had the updated pickups.

Yes, the only change was the pickup update.

Thanks, mate!

 

[prue]

I want in!! Can I have a number please.
2012 Fender P Bass

 

[Session1969]

I'm a recent Pbass convert after buying a Roadworn. I sold my modern jazz type fiver and I'll be receiving a 2007 P5 in a trade deal. I'm aware that the 2008 to recent are the ones that are highly regarded. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between a "07 P5 and the newer ones ? Mine appears to have the higher mass bridge.

 

[Catbuster]

I'm a recent Pbass convert after buying a Roadworn. I sold my modern jazz type fiver and I'll be receiving a 2007 P5 in a trade deal. I'm aware that the 2008 to recent are the ones that are highly regarded. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between a "07 P5 and the newer ones ? Mine appears to have the higher mass bridge.

Does it have a bridge humbucker?

 

[Slowpicker]

Hi guys,
Here is my new 2012 American Standard Precision in Charcoal Frost Metallic.
With this bass a dream came true for me as I always loved CFM and always wanted to have a MIA Precision one day. So here it is, with a beautiful mint pickguard. The white stock PG was a bit too clean and modern. The mint perfectly fits to CFM and gives a nice vintage touch to the bass.

BTW, I have a number already...

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I'm a recent Pbass convert after buying a Roadworn. I sold my modern jazz type fiver and I'll be receiving a 2007 P5 in a trade deal. I'm aware that the 2008 to recent are the ones that are highly regarded. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between a "07 P5 and the newer ones ? Mine appears to have the higher mass bridge.

I think they started in late 2007 with the "newer" models with the high mass bridge. Mine is technically a 2007, but I consider it as one of the 2008+ models that are often talked about around here.

 

[petrus61]

Hi guys,
Here is my new 2012 American Standard Precision in Charcoal Frost Metallic.
With this bass a dream came true for me as I always loved CFM and always wanted to have a MIA Precision one day. So here it is, with a beautiful mint pickguard. The white stock PG was a bit too clean and modern. The mint perfectly fits to CFM and gives a nice vintage touch to the bass.

BTW, I have a number already...

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That is beautiful! If I ever grab another US P, that will be the one. Love the color!

 

[Toolmybass]

Well I have 3 now...guess I should ask for a number!! (Would it be #1096?)

 

[Session1969]

Does it have a bridge humbucker?

No, it's a straight P.

 

[Catbuster]

No, it's a straight P.

Then there's no difference

 

[Session1969]

Then there's no difference

Sweet !

 

[Toolmybass]

Great looking bass!!

I'm holding out for a 1970 (my birth year).

Me too, for the same reason.

Me too!...also 1970
Got lucky and found the '70 P Bass in Toronto...and the Jazz is a 1971 but it was soooo mint i couldnt pass it up.

 

[rotis]

Me too!...also 1970
Got lucky and found the '70 P Bass in Toronto...and the Jazz is a 1971 but it was soooo mint i couldnt pass it up.

Good for man! I celebrate with you.

 

[Mr. Sound]

Great looking bass!!

I'm holding out for a 1970 (my birth year).

I can't afford my birth year! Fender have started re-issuing the year after!!!..so even the 62 reissues will get expensive!!

 

[Darknut]

I love P basses & this one may be the best P I've ever played .... instantly became my Fav P bass after playing it for about 5 mins

1996 American Deluxe

 

[blues_bassist]

I just got this new '51 Precision the other day. I absolutely love the look and feel of it, not to mention its sound! I already have a number, I just want to share my new beauty!

 

[Nick901]

prue #1095
Toolmybass #1096

Welcome to the club!


Heads Up : Hey Guys ! Post as many Pics as you want, we love to drool over other people’s gear,
but please let me know if you're requesting a Club member's number.

 

[vavlada]

If anyone who has pickup/bridge covers (ashtrays) on their prec would be kind enough to waste some time on a fellow bassist, I would be eternaly grateful for measurements/schematics of said covers, or pics from top/both sides...
I havent been able to find any good pics online, and the stores here are really expensive, i paid for my bass less than those two covers cost. I have a way to DIY them, just need some sort of schematic/blueprint (or those pics from all sides) in order to be as close to the original as possible.

Thanks in advance