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Fender: P-Bass USA Standard reviews

SCORE: 3,7  
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Review by nick1966 on 24.6.2004




I picked up my 1976 Fender P-Bass from a shop in Newtown - Sydney called Vintage Sounds. The shop is full of really excellent gear including guitars, amps effects etc.....
I picked my bass up for $1800 AUD which also included a beat up old case.

 
 
  Features  
 
My P-Bass was originally a 3 tone sunburst.
The Bass has obviously been through many years of gigs as itnulls missing alot of paint and has quite a few nicks and scratches.
It has a tone and volume control which work quite well.
My advice though is to have the volume control at the highest setting and to control the volume through the Amp.
The quality of the workmanship is outstanding.
 
 
 
  Playability  
 
I find the P-Bass very easy to play.
Itnulls quite a heavy instrument compared to some of the other basses Inullve picked up.
Make sure you have a good quality guitar strap as it can start digging in to your shoulders after a while.
 
 
 
  Quality  
 
The P-Bass pumps out great sound.
It tonal aspects of the bass are very nice!
I use the Fender California leads which are very durable and wonnullt let you down.
 
 
 
  Durability  
 
The P-Bass holds itnulls tune extremely well.
Itnulls perfect for any live gig application.
Just ask any Rock n Roll band from 1960 onwards!
 
 
 
  Overall  
 
The P-Bass is definately a kick arse instrument!
If you treat it right, itnullll be your friend for a life time!