4 Precision Basses... that’ll ROCK your world

[@clementealfredoobrador4822]

Your passion for bass is so contagious! I cannot help but grab my bass and play after watching your vids!

[@davi66urtin]

Clemen O haha relatable😂

[@charlessmall7924]

I'd take a double bass on a desert island so I could build a boat with it

[@matthewdubovik7350]

Charles Small lol why

[@coliimusic]

Smart man

[@Asher104]

Probably the best bass regardless considering there is no electricity there xD

[@user-xw6uh3yp7g]

I’d bring Gene Simmons’ bass to chop down wood.

[@heavyribassmaiden4924]

@@user-xw6uh3yp7g hahahahaha

[@jchambersIndy]

I'm lucky enough to have an original '62 Fender Precision. I'd take that to the island.

[@jayjuliecooper8882]

That's so cool!

[@DiogoBaeder]

In order of preference for the P basses: A) Amazing ones: 1- Moolon (I would bet this is the bass that cuts the most through the mix, comparing all 4) 2- "P bass of doom" (that relic one) B) Good, but unimpressive: 3- Fender Nate Mendel (I feel a bit of a lack of middle frequencies in it) 4- Overwater (I just don't like active P basses too much, IMO the best part of the P bass usually gets cut off with active circuitry) That said, I would take the Moolon to the "desert island" :-)

[@dumbopj3392]

Got a mexican p bass, drop c tuned. Sounds great also on alt rock, stoner and crossover. I think precision is the most versatile bass I've ever played!

[@georgecookonbass]

That Overwater bass sounds so great! That slightly active edge to the sound really adds something

[@videoschiche8367]

My desert Island bass would be my Jazz Bass, the one of my profile. I bought it in 1975, and customized it a lot. Fretless rosewood neck with varnish, bronze bridge, Kent Armstrong J pickups, a Fender P bass pickup between the 2 J pickups (with a switch to select the neck J bass or the P Bass pickup), bronze nut and a hipshot to drop the E string in D (or lower). To get it you'll have to take it from my cold dead hands! ;-)). By the way, I love the enthusiasm that you show in all your vids.

[@pauljones6819]

Comprehensive and informative as always Scott. P Bass - 2007 built American Fender black with maple neck, scratch plate changed from white to black with flat wounds. Last P Bass with S-1 switch sold new in the UK. Go to bass and therefore probably desert island bass - Ibanez SR5000 Prestige with round wounds. Loving the SBL One Strap Black Edition - might even hold up my Overwater 5 string.

[@grantkoeller8911]

So many players love the sound of the tone turned all the way down ,full bass, with no treble, however it can get muddy.

[@waylonnobles4870]

I would take my Nate Mendel P bass. On a side note, my wife purchased an SBL black edition bass strap for a wedding anniversary gift and all I can say is that this strap is the best and most comfortable bass strap I have ever used and owned. Thank you Scott!!! And a big thank you to my awesome wife!!! Cheers!

[@homunculusSZN]

My Squier P Bass is my axe. Yes, it’s cheap. But man, I love the look of it, and the classic growl. Always will be with me as long as I’m on this earth.

[@andrewt248]

The Inca Silver/Tort combo is absolutely savage.

[@kraigompls]

Since you asked, a couple of years ago I had some money and I found a 2008 five string Fender American Standard P-Bass. It's one of my two keepers.

[@smartfacemusic]

Man. That overwater bass is gorgeous.

[@beatlesrgear]

I sent my Fender Telecaster to Overwater for a refret job and they did a fantastic job and did not charge me a fortune like some other places wanted to. Overwater is great quality and great people.

[@smartfacemusic]

@@beatlesrgear good to hear that!

[@erichartley3762]

you'd think that a promo video for a bass guitar strap would have music with a prominent bass line consisting of a funky melodic groove to make you feel like you need said strap wrapped around you for safety just to listen! ; ) love what you put out in the world Mr. Devine you make me want to be a better both as a person and bass player.

[@josephoritz777]

ying yang bass. I felt like superman when I played it. maybe the way it was setup but the action string space everything was perfect

[@i_am_error_64]

Desert island bass: my Reverend Decision bass, love it. Their take on a Fender PJ bass.

[@tomvanderwulp5092]

“We’ll be able to hook up and get some groove going.” ~ Scot Devine There should be a book with all scot’s pick up lines

[@benjahn1661]

I have two dingwall basses. My first dingwall, the afterburner 2 is my old work horse. I've had it for over 10 years and it's never let me down. I love the way it feels. It's beautiful! And the sound is amazing and INCREDIBLY versatile with its active or passive tunability. Now, I just received a custom built dingwall super PJ. It's a passive P Bass with a J pickup. Three tone sunburst. Wenge neck and fingerboard. I'd have a pretty hard time deciding which bass to save in a fire. The new P bass is just so gorgeous! It has the original one strap which complements the natural burst so well! But often I find myself reaching for the afterburner 2 for gigs. The versatility is unmatched. In almost any situation I can make it sound "better" then the P Bass. Feel free to hit me up for pics. Thanks Scott!

[@karadordarkraven]

Love the Candy Apple Red on the Nate Mendel....

[@brian-uq7xf]

Desert Island Bass: MM Stingray 5HH In a previous vid you asked what bass folks would like to see given away ...How about your signature Overwater - that would be brilliant !!

[@jamessum825]

I just bought a squier 70’s classic vibe p bass and my God if it isn’t the sweetest bass I’ve ever owned. I love it.

[@niel80]

The Adam Clayton Fender Jazz Bass Signature

[@jeffreyroot5760]

Desert Island Bass is a Roscoe signature Century 5 string. I had shoulder/nerve issues approximately 40 years ago (my left arm would tingle and fall asleep so badly it would wake me up in the middle of the night. So I devised a solution using two straps. One good quality wide strap and a nylon Cheapie. Haven't had a problem for nearly 40 years and all of my basses sit perfectly balanced ( no hands) with the weight distributed to both shoulders. FYI: My gigging bass for over 15 of those 40 years was a very heavy 6 string made out of Padauk and still no problems.

[@mikelabelle1145]

I own my dream bass! Fender Ultra American P Bass, similar too the last red p, has the hi mass bridge. Basically custom shop with limited color choice. I am in love with it 1000%

[@chillimont]

Desert island bass.... Got to be my American Special Jazz...LOVE IT!!

[@denman0621]

I just put together a parts Fender P-bass. A maple mex neck with a brass nut, sunburst mex body, vintage p-bass split-coil pickups, Grover tuners and a stock bridge. The thing feels amazing, sounds just as good and has the action set super low! I have a super-cozy and easy to play Ibanez. Somehow, I am always grabbing this bass I just assembled. I just love it!

[@peixecobain]

Starts at 2:40

[@BrianPellerin]

I like how you bring p bass playing into the on-the-go world

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@psychorook]

Desert island bass: my '82 Fender Precision Special-Walnut. Fender's first foray into custom basses. Sold it 17 years ago when drugs took over my life. Bought it back two weeks ago from the same dude. I was crazy to ever part with it. But the universe did me a solid!

[@davidtidwell7987]

Man this made me so happy to hear brother....I did the same. Just spent around 3500 replacing all my shit wasn't lucky enough to get my 77 jazz back. But was lucky enough to get a beautiful pbass. Glad you got your baby back and even more happy you got off the shit. Cheers, brother!

[@thegoodfella534]

My desert island/dream bass would probably be a Warwick Streamer or a Spector. I’m a fan of that tone!🤘🏻

[@jens-martinkjeldsen8200]

I think I already have my desert bass. An ESP Navigator Jazz Bass made in Japan more than 40 years ago, an still wonderful to play.

[@rosssivertsen-personal]

I love that overwater bass! The active circuit gives the P that extra growl. For me I love love love (like in a borderline odd way) my Fender Deluxe active Precision Bass Special (just the name is a mouthful!); It’s got a PJ configuration with Fenders noiseless pickups and a stupid huge -18db boost and cut on the midrange... I just recently added a hipshot range extender on the e string tuned to a low D so it’s like having a 5 string bass in a 4 string setup. It’s the Swiss Army knife of Basses! With any amp set eq flat I can get a range of tonal pallet that’s unbelievable!

[@mycatis4257]

My dream bass I own, and that is awesome! I'd take a Ibanez btb 1206e ntf prestige! They look, sound, and play awesome!

[@peterhammond4570]

My c1980 Yamaha BB1000, it is heavy, but tone even without an amp is sublime, alder body, maple neck and ebony finger board!!

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

The Japanese mid 90s ones are nice! (This is what I realistically have my eye on) They get a lot of finish checking by now (expect cracks in the paint work) but they are the best value to quality (still expensive though but woth it) still have a phat neck mace to the highest standards and don't demand the crazy prices tye usa ones do and imho just as good in that mid 90s era - 94 to 96 is gold for the MIJ's - under $800 is am ABSOLUTE bargain and these proves can be had if you really look around (play it and check it over 1st though - dont get ripped off).

[@mrosilvR7]

I just played a Highway One Precision this weekend and I did not want to put that thing down. It easily beat out an Elite and a was even with a new Music Man. I would definitely consider that for my desert island bass. I rocked a '97 American Standard for a year and wouldn't mind taking that either

[@mpetrinobassist]

I remember when I asked you the desert island question in an episode of Ask Scott and you answered. Now you’re asking us! My bass would be a 60s jazz bass hands down!

[@xpatsteve]

P-Basses have always been my favorite so my desert island bass is the one I have now. It's a natural sunburst 1978 Precision with a rosewood fingerboard and black pick guard. Bought it used back in 1986 and it's completely original. I've had a few basses over the years (my first was a brand new '72 Fender Musicmaster): a fretless P-bass, Gibson Thunderbird, Guild B-302 (I do miss that one), Guild Pilot and a Fender Jazz, among others. Like you, Scott, I prefer a rather hefty neck that makes me work and that's one of the reasons I've kept this one for so long. That, and the overall heavy, solid construction that gives it such an indestructible feel and sound you can only get from a P-Bass.

[@groofay]

A desert island bass for me would be a 5-string fretless. I don't know much about brands and whatnot yet, so I don't know which one. But I love the fretless feel and sound to no end.

[@golfboy83]

My dream/dessert island bass would be a BC Rich mockingbird. I love the sound of double p bass pickups. That split coil at the bridge position sounds soooo great. I dont get why that isn't more common

[@mattpeterson6808]

Have had a 1962 P Bass since 1970. Other than refinishing the body and replacing a cracked pick guard, everything is original. My son, a better musician than his dad, still plays it. Classic P Bass tone and exceptional ergonomics. Less weight and better balance than the current crop of P Basses. In recent years I decided I wanted something more contemporary including active electronics. Shopped Chicago, Seattle and Phoenix before I settled on a G&L M2000. A bit of Leo lives on in this bass. Again great ergonomics and great tone. More dynamic due to the active electonics.

[@parkingfortheweekend6305]

My 1987 Peavey Fury (USA). Super cheap, but I absolutely adore it.

[@adude9610]

I'd take my Squier sunburst Black Shield 4 string Alder body P-Bass. Oh yeah.

[@adriandunn6652]

Dream desert island bass: Pre ernie ball Music Man Stingray, Maple neck and fretboard, Sunburst. Although I do currently play a lovely ash bodied Warwick Corvette, it growls...

[@wildturkey007]

I’d have to take a Jazz bass, either my standard fretted or my Jaco signature. I’m just in love with the Fender Jazz Bass. Everything about it is beautiful.

[@homunculusSZN]

Jaco rules! That J Bass is timeless.

[@Sokolemon]

Have to be my old 70's fender p bass I sold for $700 back in the early 2000's so I could get a computer, wish I still had it (never ever sell a bass, that thing would be priceless to me now). Although It was a boat, would have been good on a desert island ;)

[@Thejeditusken2]

My desert island bass: my Frankenstein PJ bass - Squier Affinity PJ body - Fender Mexican Standard maple neck - Hipshot D-Tuner - EMG Geezer Butler PJ pickups - Rotosound Swing Bass 66 strings .105-.45

[@bopeuph]

My dream P-bass is Duck's '59 Precision bass. It really does play like a dream!

[@danmar007]

Whenever someone is not sure about rock's influence on modern life just remind them that we never say "...that will jazz your world" or "... that will rap your world" and so on. :-) Nice instruments.

[@gregkuepfer9100]

Reverend Fellowship bass. Great sound and light for a P style. Hope that this island has power.

[@mikeshanahan7264]

My swamp ash Marcus Miller sire v7. Hopefully not too humid of an island though. Also electricity on the island would be great 😁 so I can have my Markbass amp. Love the SBL strap! Never thought I could get emotional after watching an ad for a strap. Thanks y'all.

[@jimdep6542]

Around 35...40 years ago, as a full timer, I was doing 6 nighter's regularly...4.5 sets a night. After about 8 years of steady playing, I was only in my mid 20's and started having neck and shoulder pain which progressively got worse. I had a leather harness made for which went around BOTH shoulders, and connected above the belt. There was another harness that went around the P Bass. Right in the middle of the back of the bass, there was a swivel connector where the two harness's attached. With a swivel connection, the bass neck could move up and down, and freely adjust to your playing position as it would normally. The benefit was that the weight was evenly distributed over both shoulders, which made the weight of the bass feel like nothing and I no longer felt pressure on my neck and shoulders. This worked great when doing consecutive long nights. If anyone is worried about back, neck / shoulder pain, I suggest finding a leather worker in your area and have one made. I've never seen one mass produced, but I've never really looked. : ) Thanks for your video's Scott. I really enjoy your playing style, both melodic and percussive. My dream bass would be to have a replica of what Doug Rauch used with Santana in 1972 and 73, He played an all black Fender Jazz bass with a "Mudbucker" pickup next to the neck, a jazz pickup in the middle and split P pickups for the bridge, and also had a "in/out of phase toggle installed . He was able to blend the pickups to get an amazing variety of tones. He played mostly with his thumb, the original double thumbing technique, and did incredible percussive grooves which mixed beautifully with the congas and timables. He was one of the 1st bassists I know of who used a Mutron Phaser occasionally. Doug was using his before the O'Jays did that " Money Money Money" song, which made that tone famous but rarely used by other bassists. Sadly Doug Rauch died in San Francisco of a heroin OD in April of 1979. Besides Santana's Caravansaria, Welcome, and Lotus live album, Santana and McLaughlin's "Love Devotion and Surrender", he can also be heard with Billy Cobham's " Life & Times" and Lenny Whites "Venusian Summer". Love your energy, Jim

[@Goatlemon]

My Fender Jaguar. Can't live without it.

[@davehein1418]

My SBL One strap arrived yesterday. It is really good; difference was immediately apparent. I've tried a bunch of straps over the last couple months, most over 3 inches wide, but this one is the keeper. With some of the other straps I was getting neck pain and also fighting "neck dive" from my heavy 5-string bass; with SBL One I don't have any neck pain and I it's a lot easier to keep the bass in the playing position I need.

[@justinsmith6332]

My desert island bass is my 1980 fender precision special bass. It has incredible tone!

[@brianbroomell1233]

I'd probably want my 73 cortez p bass so smooth and mellow and just all around great bass .

[@k0brakai]

I've got an "old" 2008 Sandberg PM wich is a p bass with a MM style pickup... still my favourite to that day

[@rarebasses]

I own, Warwick (German custom shop) A StingRay Classic, ‘72 P-Bass, and countless other nice basses, BUT if I was stranded on a Island I would definitely want a plane old Guild Pilot SB-602 the one with the Poplar body. I have owned 15 or so Pilots and I always go back to them.

[@bluesyjazzcat31]

I have a Jaguar bass that I modded into a stack knob JPJ configuration. I love it!

[@DBolen189]

I love my fender mustang PJ. I have the newer model that came out not too long ago. I’m a short person so the short scale works great for me. I usually only use the P pickup and it sounds great.

[@weedywet]

My desert island bass guitar: my Status Graphite original Series II. it does everything from deep dub to rock growl, and its always in tune.

[@mondo2501]

Fender Jazz Bass, I have an arctic white MIM and I'm happy with it.

[@nydhe7]

My Peavey Cirrus 5 string USA, Just plays perfect for me, feels awesome.

[@Snakebyte3301]

My dream bass would be a custom shop ATELIER Z 5 string Jazz with bartolini pickups with an ebony fingerboard, black hardware, snow white finish

[@brianpoole9514]

Desert island dream bass? A custom 34" neck-thru (with a better volute and less headstock angle) SG bass with a reverse "P" in the neck, normal "P" in the bridge, and a single volume/single tone/3-way switch in a worn cherry finish.

[@stuartcarden5402]

I own my dream bass and what's better it only cost me £150. It's a P bass by Vintage. Bought it second hand cos I needed something cheap in a hurry for something I was doing. Found it on ebay, saw that it had Wilkinson hardware on it so thought it shouldn't be terrible and I went for it. How was I to know that it's the best bass I've ever played? Maybe I was just lucky but this thing is so resonant and musical that it's a complete dream to play. It really does feel alive when you play it and just gives and gives all the time. The crazy part is that it cost a 10th of my previous bass but I wouldn't swap it for the world. She's my baby!

[@krystianrobichaud4392]

Fender Mustang PJ, versatile little bastard of a bass

[@rwaggs81]

My 2001 Fender American Hot Rodded P (a PJ with a P neck), I will never be without.

[@coleashmore]

rwaggs81 Such an underrated bass! I have one too and nothing I've found can replace it! It's a shame they stopped making them

[@rwaggs81]

I guess it's pretty exclusive, then. Glad you have one, too! Sound guys and recording engineers love them.

[@xanderdaniels8284]

Omg, I actually have a bass that Scott wants and not the other way around for once! Those BB1600’s really are nice

[@cgerman]

I just dig how precisions sound. I love j basses as well but there is something about the p bass that is awesome. By the way, great chanel Scott, you deserve way more subscribers

[@chaosopher23]

I rescued a Washburn G. W. Lyon p-bass from a flood. Its neck is still a bit warped, but I repaired the electronics. It sounds okay, though I feel it needs at least a pair of 15" speakers to have some fun. It needs neck work, but I can play it. It's my first bass. Desert island bass... five strings, nice action, fun to play, and has an amplifier made of coconuts and can be heard on neighbouring islands.

[@trevorblair5552]

Hi Scott, Desert Island Bass, my Fender 75 jazz bass and my 63 p-bass. 👍🏾

[@Technostiel]

The shred in the beginning just in your face xD

[@MrTravlinman1973]

My deserted island bass would be my sonic blue Fender American vintage 63 P. Sweetest bass I've ever played..

[@jefgirdler7232]

Warwick Thumb NT Corvette would definitely be keeping me company on the island

[@bobca2]

Enjoy those mornings...they do not last long enough. When they get older...mine are a sophomore in university & high school...the craziness continues, but morphs to other topics, other times of the day, & often moves to technology...sms, calls, etc.........I miss those mornings.

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

That Moollon was off the hook, dam! Nice!

[@woofystevenson2943]

out of the basses i have, my yellow p bass with a brass nut and super heavy strings on it. dream bass is a custom bolt on red thunderbird with a lace aluma p bass pickup with a massive neck and hipshot ultralite tuners and hipshot b style bridge with 37 inch scale 12 inch radius 21 frets maple fingerboard and 5 piece maple paduak neck and a basswood body single volume knob and killswitch brass nut glow in the dark blue dot inlays white pearloid pickgaurd and chrome hardware.

[@renereyna8931]

I liked the old school Has alot of personality And ive bet it comes with awsome stories of the past... Besides always being ready to perform.. I love the straps.. I play a fender jass speciel With emg active pickups. But i truelly miss my old P bass. It was very heavy. But it was alot of fun to play. I love your videos Keep on bassing on God bless you always 😀

[@nfmonteiro]

Desert island basses for me are the three I actually own: Peavey T-40, G&L L-2000 and Yamaha BB-3000. If money wasn't an object it would definitely be a Wal.

[@starschey]

I already have it, fender American Vintage 57 RI is Killer Bass!

[@Blorxsnark]

My favorite of these basses is the Nate one. Cool

[@nikolapavlovic3057]

OMG, I'm in love with your Overwater P bass, even do I'm not a fan of P basses generally tbh.

[@paddydaddyo]

Well, for a relatively late blooming P-Bass convert ... you've certainly gone all in. Seems like just yesterday that you picked up that '59 Heavy Relic (but I guess it was 4 years ago now, time flies). Myself, I've been a P-Bass Man since I started playing in '82. First bass was a Hondo II Precision rip-off, and within two years I had found a real '63 P of my own-which I never should've traded away! I've had over a dozen others in the intervening 30+ years, some real winners, and even a couple duds. These days I have three: • A '51 copy "Franken-Fender" parts bin bass that I built over the years. I wired in a Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pound single coil pu and strung it with black tape-flats. I've played hundreds of gigs with this old dog, and it's never disappointed. • A '60s Deluxe "Franken-Fender" ala Duck Dunn, Carl Radle, and Billy Cox: it's a '62 reissue body with a '66 spec, bound & blocked Jazz neck, SD 1/4 # pu, and a push/pull tone pot that offers two different levels of capacitance. Strung with DR Legend Flats. And, • A 1980 Precision Special, factory original active P that supposedly once was owned by a famous bass player. They only made that iteration of the Special for 3 years ('80, '81, & '82) before it was supplanted in the lineup by the Elite series. The early-'80s Specials look and sound like a standard Precision (the active circuit can be switched off for a true passive mode), but they can get some serious growl when the EQ is dimed. Because of that, it's strung with a round wound set. As far as the "Desert Island" scenario ... I would take all three. Bwahahahaha! But, if I had to choose one? Wow. That would be a hell of a thing! I suppose for sheer playability and tone I would have to go with the Deluxe P/J. But ask me tomorrow, and the answer might be different!

[@joelmarinier9199]

In a desert Island, I would take my G&L L-2500... that thing is it for me. Even though I love my P-bass with flats and my Godin A-5 Ultra fretless...

[@DarkWolf5250]

Definitely take my vintage BC Rich Eagle, if I had to go to a desert island.

[@terryhale1925]

My '59 Precision. It's never let me down.

[@craigvb]

My desert island bass is the one I have which is a 1965 P-Bass with 10+ year old fender flatwounds (medium gauge because I am not quite as skilled as James Jamerson ). Great videos brother, I feel like you are into the mellow muted flatwound sound which I am as well but I love hearing your opinions and advice concerning round and tape wound strings. Keep up the awesome videos and I will keep watching them.

[@bobca2]

My early 90's Fender MIM P...recently upgraded/refurbished with Seymour Duncan SPB-2 Hots & new electronics...still passive. The upgrade really brought the bass back to life after a pretty flat sounding period. Interestingly, the serial number identifies my P as a Jazz bass on the Fender site...no idea why.

[@mysteryblackstudio6185]

"Dude", All of your P Bass sounds really really great, I was thinking about purchasing Fender Elite P Bass, just because I did think the later model P Bass has that full round rich vibe, sound in all 4 strings, I think this video has convince me now.

[@elizabethashworth6547]

1963 pbass with emg p /ups neck has been shaved a bit. have the neck set straight.have 5 other basses but this is the one. the more it is played the better it sounds. on the one mark .jersey ci.

[@thewomble1509]

Desert island bass would be either: sting's 62 natural finish jazz or a Fender road worn jazz in surf green with a r/w finger board!!!!

[@What_If_We_Tried]

I would take my Fender American Standard P-Bass (3-color sunburst with rosewood fretboard). It also happens to be my ONLY bass at the moment. I sold my Warwick 4-string Corvette, and MM Stingray.

[@biffmalibu666]

My desert island bass would be a 6 string Fodera Imperial with a buckeye burl top, ash body and a maple neck with a birdseye maple fretboard. Oh, and abalone blocks.

[@kasares17]

I want your fave Scott, those tapewound strings have been resonating in my head ever since you first tried them out! That's my desert island bass! Cheers!

[@justxull9278]

My desert island bass would be my Squier Late 50s vibe precision bass. It is the best instrument ive ever played (yes despite the fact that i own a fender, and have played several)

[@colmrooney6027]

Im a P-Bass guy ..loved all your P-bass.. but the Overwater P-bass is very nice

[@sweetfoampunishment3286]

MY desert island bass would be my Sandberg California Supreme 4 String JB and my Clover Apeiron 5 String JB (with my Ampeg PF 50T)!

[@geflower8291]

Epiphone Limited Edition "Jack Casady" Signature Semi-Hollowbody Bass, gloss White