I have Les Paul (recording) bass at my home right now. I am thinking of buying it, but I still have some doubt. I think it is a 1970 one (pot codes are 1377019).
Can someone please look ook the pictures of the wiring and electronics? The strange thing is that I get the typical flangy out of phase sound with the knob in phase in position. Seems like the position is reversed.
Also there is a slight difference in volume when using the tone selector. With position 3 being the loudest.
Can someone see something strange in the wiring or some electronical parts that are not original?
Also I am doubting to buy this bass or a Fender Precision. In either case my 1968 EB3 has to go (it is on the second picture). That is why I made a pros and cons list for myself. Curious what you think on that.
LES PAUL:
pros: good and unique sound, lots of sound options, good looks, plays like butter
cons: complicated electronics (too much options), it is heavy, not really a slapbass
PRECISION:
pros: good sound, it is a bass I can use in more situations because I play in many different bands and styles. I like the simplicity of a Precision.
cons: everyone has a Precision so it is not very original or unique.