I am currently looking to sell this bass. Its a very warm sounding bass, best sounding for the blues. The tone is nothing like a split coil because its not a split coil. I am a proud owner of a 1951 Fender Precision. First off, ive heard that the tone is noting like a split coil P, so then how does it sound? Is it not as punchy? Also, I would like to know how the neck shape compares that that of the newer American standard models I've been eyballing the fender 51 Precision Bass, but ive never actually had the opportunity to wrap my hands around one, i have a few questions that i hope someone can answer. I've played several and all were players. Another thought to consider if you want some vintag-ey goodness, but still want the split coil sound, comfort, but don't want to go broke is the Classic 50's P bass out of Ensenada. You may make the switch and never look back.or you may walk away thankful that Leo listened to all those other bassists way back in the 50's. As the original P basses aren't really for everyone I would definitely recommend playing one first, if at all possible. So it's very much like a 51 with countours. Though a four saddle replacement is easily found in either the BAIII, or the American Series or AS Deluxe Bass bridges.Īll that being said, if you get a chance to play a 51RI and find the slab to not agree with you, the Sting bass is a 53 model. It can be done, maybe not perfectly, but very very close, but you will need patience.
Also, the old SCPB's come stock with the old two saddle bridge, which means you need to be patient when it comes to getting them intonated. Many people find that this feature makes the bass 'unplayable' for them. Something to also keep in mind is that the 51RI P bass is a slab body. Also, the vintage 50's B width necks are chunky, meaning that they are usually very thick, front to back. For me nothing beats the original P bass neck. Some players like the modern necks, some don't, and some don't care either way. The AS P has rolled fingerboard edges and the modern 9.5' fretboard radius. However, that is where the similarities pretty much end. Which means that it's the same width at the nut as the AS Precision. The 51 much like the Sting bass has the early 50's B width Precision neck. I love mine.best bass I have ever own, and I've owned some really nice Fenders. It's kind of a hard bass to describe, but it's amazing. It will be ALOT more growly then a Jazz bass, especially with the stock rounds. It will be punchy, but not cold like a split coil, less attack more blossom.
A Single Coil P bass sounds almost like a cross between a Split Coil P and a Jazz Bass.
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