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drummer5359

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Um... I couldn't help myself.
« on: July 22, 2014, 03:11:23 PM »
No, I didn't "need" another Precision.

I always thought the American Select Precisions were stunning, I also thought that it was highly unlikely that I'd ever own one. I was wrong. One popped up on ebay brand new, new old stock for a crazy cheap price. I took a leap of faith and bought. Wow, just wow.

 

The fingerboard is a work of art in itself.

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We grow old because we stop playing."

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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2014, 04:41:46 PM »
There is probably no more classic look in basses.  Well done!
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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 07:02:51 PM »
That's just incredible!
Congrats

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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2014, 04:23:02 AM »
Looks like my 70, only in better shape. That IS the classic look ;D.
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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2014, 04:56:22 PM »
Thanks guys.

It came with a parchment guard. To me anything that is burst and maple is calling out for a black guard.

I love that neck so much that I ordered a Select P neck from "Stratosphere" for a project that I've just starting to put together. It came in today and it's beautiful, but the neck on this P is on another level.

The new project just happens to involve a Burst/Maple neck/Black guard combination as well.
"We don't stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing."

"I wish that my playing reminded people of Steve Gadd.
But they seem to confuse me with his little known cousin... E."

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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2014, 12:03:32 PM »
I love the Select P as well.  I thought I was over P basses and only had a '60 th anniversary and a 7 lb '55 CS left. i went straight home and that '60th went as part of the down payment. I love the select flame as well. I normally don't care for the heavier flamy look , but it works on these. Also love the slab horns. Mine Weighs in at 8 1/4 lbs which is a plus. Eventually got a Select Jazz as well (the passive version). These Selects are resonant and amazing instruents. Got to hand it to them.

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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2014, 03:02:19 PM »
If I changed out a pickguard on that, it would be Tort.

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Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2014, 06:42:19 AM »
I hung on to my 60th P.



I think that the black guard gives it some 70's vibe.

Here is another photo, showing the flame. (I had it in the lightweight chainsaw case.)

"We don't stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing."

"I wish that my playing reminded people of Steve Gadd.
But they seem to confuse me with his little known cousin... E."