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Gear Discussion Forums => Fender Basses => Topic started by: drummer5359 on July 22, 2014, 03:11:23 PM

Title: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: drummer5359 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.

 (http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk176/justadrummer5359/2012FenderAmericanSelectPrecisionbass01_zpsf2d18ae7.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/justadrummer5359/media/2012FenderAmericanSelectPrecisionbass01_zpsf2d18ae7.jpg.html)

The fingerboard is a work of art in itself.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk176/justadrummer5359/2012FenderAmericanSelectPrecisionbass02_zpsb91bd144.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/justadrummer5359/media/2012FenderAmericanSelectPrecisionbass02_zpsb91bd144.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: Pilgrim on July 22, 2014, 04:41:46 PM

There is probably no more classic look in basses.  Well done!

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: Rob on July 22, 2014, 07:02:51 PM

That's just incredible!
Congrats

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: rahock on July 23, 2014, 04:23:02 AM

Looks like my 70, only in better shape. That IS the classic look ;D.
Rick

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: drummer5359 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.

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: copacetic 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.

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: patman on July 25, 2014, 03:02:19 PM

If I changed out a pickguard on that, it would be Tort.

Title: Re: Um... I couldn't help myself.
Post by: drummer5359 on July 26, 2014, 06:42:19 AM

I hung on to my 60th P.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk176/justadrummer5359/TwoburstP-basses_zps30582767.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/justadrummer5359/media/TwoburstP-basses_zps30582767.jpg.html)

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.)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk176/justadrummer5359/SelectPwearsflats_zps13270356.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/justadrummer5359/media/SelectPwearsflats_zps13270356.jpg.html)