[Poll] Who is truly interested in a 70s Precision reissue?

[OnTheDownLow]

My recent NBD post really got me thinking. If Fender were to make an accurate late 60s / early 70s Precision Bass reissue with the correct overall specs, period accurate finishes, and U.S. made, Who would be interested in picking one up?

I have posted about this very topic multiple times, it seems I am not alone in this consensus. This is one of the only classic models that Fender has never made a proper and authentic reissue of.

Maybe they will finally give us one with the new line that will eventually replace the current AO line.

Who here would like to see this done? Thoughts?

 

[Lo-E]

I’m not in the market for another P but I think the early-mid ‘70s Ps are great. I suspect that a well-done reissue would probably have more consistent QC than the originals did and that would be a welcome improvement.

 

[steveinohio]

Would they come with period correct gaps and overhangs in the neck pocket? I apologize. Jokes.

 

[OnTheDownLow]

Would they come with period correct gaps and overhangs in the neck pocket? I apologize. Jokes.

That would be included on the custom shop version.

 

[80jazz]

I realize it is not the era asked about, but I think an Ash bodied P with a pickup voiced similar to the mid-to-late 70s Precision basses would have an appeal.

 

[OnTheDownLow]

I realize it is not the era asked about, but I think an Ash bodied P with a pickup voiced similar to the mid-to-late 70s Precision basses would have an appeal.

Still would be a 70s precision bass reissue at the end of the day.

 

[80jazz]

Yep.

Under that guise, I would be alright with that.

 

[RichterScale]

What were the major differences between the 70s era basses and the basses before and after, including the ones made today?

 

[SturmUndDrang]

A well made P with a one piece maple B neck would be great. I’d even be in the minority if those who’d be happy with a nice hefty northern ash body.

 

[OnTheDownLow]

What were the major differences between the 70s era basses and the basses before and after, including the ones made today?

I think the necks from that era were unique, definitely not an early or mid 60s P style neck. Even in the super late 70s the necks got a little bit thinner on the P's at least. The late 60s and early 70s felt unique compared to some others.

 

[2thAche]

I would think it's cool but not buy one. What I'd really want is a real 70s P

 

[OnTheDownLow]

I would think it's cool but not buy one. What I'd really want is a real 70s P

It's hard to beat the original sometimes.

 

[BassFishingInAmerica]

About 10 years ago I bought a Fender 70s Precision RI body. They also make a Classic series 70s P neck. Just put them together, and there you have what you want.
(The bass in the center)

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Well...... If you consider that my everyday, all-the-time, forever bass is a 78 ash and maple P.
And if I needed another bass ..,
Would I like to have a well made faithfull reproduction as an option?
Uhhh....,, yeah.

 

[Mike Vee]

I would buy natural / white immediately.

 

[GeneralElectric]

Fender Japan makes 70s RI basses.

The Nate Mendel is pretty close but it has some upgrades

 

[J Wilson]

It's as good an idea as any IF they catch a trend that somehow, 70's products are the thing right now.

Actually, to me, this is the problem with Fender.

It's splitting the hairs you've already split to keep re-issuing this era or that era bass . . . . . when actually, in the real world, it's the same damn bass. It's been the same body woods (ash, alder, some sort of pine) and all maple necks (with/without a rosewood board) with variations in bridges and keys, and more variations on that split pickup than snowflakes between the OEM's and the 50 or more aftermarket choices. Many of the same finish combinations and colors.

Exactly WHAT would set apart a good 70's from a good 60's or a good 80's . . . or the already marketed vint reissues they've already done, much less the Squiers?

I mean, how many times do you make a new same old Precision Bass? I'm flummoxed . . . . everybody wants the same bass, but thinks this one is better.

Bent-plate threaded saddle bridge, alnico pickups, three-tone sunburst poplar body with amber tint maple neck neck, laurel fingerboard, open-gear keys. OK, it's not alder, it's not rosewood, but it's inexpensive ($499) as Leo intended. I promise you, a MIA for 2 grand will NOT sound four times better. I can work this thing to death, right out of the box, no worries.

Maybe . . . . . I just don't get it. In fact, I'm sure I don't.

 

[pbass2]

I have a USA Lakland Glaub, which is my "60's" inspired P, and I've always also wanted a good 70's P but just never landed on one that wasn't either way overpriced or had some issues, or just plain heavy. I recently got one of these: Fender Limited Edition FSR '70s Precision Bass Natural We've discussed these here previously. It's getting me in the ballpark for sure of a 70's P - and I love that it's ash but still as light as it is (mine's barely over 8.5 lbs). And I actually like the not-correct binding, because it's unique to this limited run in this configuration.
But long story short, I would be totally down for a very accurate Fender 70's reissue. Natural. Sign me up.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

I have a 60s reissue Fender J that I am quite pleased with. I'm pretty sure a 70s reissue P would be a welcome addition to my stable.

 

[N4860]

My recent NBD post really got me thinking. If Fender were to make an accurate late 60s / early 70s Precision Bass reissue with the correct overall specs, period accurate finishes, and U.S. made, Who would be interested in picking one up?

I have posted about this very topic multiple times, it seems I am not alone in this consensus. This is one of the only classic models that Fender has never made a proper and authentic reissue of.

Maybe they will finally give us one with the new line that will eventually replace the current AO line.

Who here would like to see this done? Thoughts?

No, I'd probably just try some actual 70's p basses and buy the one I like. The 70's Fenders aren't really all that expensive here compared to 60's basses so I'd sooner just buy a new Fender considering the quality and electronics is more likely to be better on a new instrument.