kinder_guano
Published on 07/14/10 at 00:23
Precision Bass kit put together and highly modded by PMC guitars.
Specs:
-Bolt on Mighty Mite Jazz Bass replacement neck, 20 frets all maple, with walnut skunk stripe.
-2-piece ash body produced by a fellow luthier of PMC.
-Warwick tuners.
-Hipshot Model A Bridge with string through.
-Precision type Delano PMVC4 FE/M2 in neck.
-MusicMan type Delano MC4 FE bridge.
-Active Delano Sonar 2 electronics: on/off by push / pull on the volume knob, master volume, blend, low boost / cut , treble boost / cut.
-3 way switch for the MM pickup coils: series / split / parallel.
-flushmount Straplok Dunlop.
-Battery clip on the back of the bass.
-Satin finish neck, body tainted in voodoo finish! gray and black, highlighting the wood grain.
<a>See the thread on its construction </a> (ok, it’s in French…)
UTILIZATION
Good grip, like any Precision with a Jazz Bass neck :o).
A big body, not too heavy, the bass is well balanced (certainly thanks to the massive headstock).
High frets access is alright,; not outstanding (it's still a Precision). But it's better than a Fender, thanks to the highly sculpted heel. Still, for the very scarce moment I need to reach the 20th fret, it suits me perfectly.
The neck, typical Jazz Bass is fine. Far more pleasant than usual PB log.
In short, it's still a super Precision with a great Jazz Bass neck, and a hybrid between the PB and a Warwick (pickups and woods).
SOUNDS
Plugged in a Ampeg SVP-Pro preamp, a cab simulator (Torpedo PI, awesome), a Firepod and Cubase. Now plugged in my Fractal Axe-FX Ultra with a few great sims!.
This Meanie is a happy compromise between a Precision that would have more guts and ... a Warwick! Yep, it’s more punchy, than my Corvette $ $! Perfect, I love these sounds!
It has way punch enough for big rock and metal! And it’s still rather versatile for more styles, from bluesy to jazzy stuff, and slap, etc. Still with a good character (I hate bland basses like Ibanez, they can handle any style, but desperately bland in all styles).
It is still quite versatile, with a beautiful personality, a look that I love, a real in your face sound.
OVERALL OPINION
It’s just a very simple parts mutt, still, it goes beyond what was expected of her!
Very enjoyable to play, a real character and punch, and a look that I like The finish is excellent, flawless assembly (well, it's still a Mighty Mite neck, not ultra high end stuff).
Slight criticism only for the looks, the tuners that are ridiculously small compared to the size of the headstock. But I wanted modern tuners, not those awful dust friendly tuners you still find on any Fender.
Apart from that, now I want a 100% PMC made bass! I can't wait to see his Blast bass that should be unleashed within a few months!
Specs:
-Bolt on Mighty Mite Jazz Bass replacement neck, 20 frets all maple, with walnut skunk stripe.
-2-piece ash body produced by a fellow luthier of PMC.
-Warwick tuners.
-Hipshot Model A Bridge with string through.
-Precision type Delano PMVC4 FE/M2 in neck.
-MusicMan type Delano MC4 FE bridge.
-Active Delano Sonar 2 electronics: on/off by push / pull on the volume knob, master volume, blend, low boost / cut , treble boost / cut.
-3 way switch for the MM pickup coils: series / split / parallel.
-flushmount Straplok Dunlop.
-Battery clip on the back of the bass.
-Satin finish neck, body tainted in voodoo finish! gray and black, highlighting the wood grain.
<a>See the thread on its construction </a> (ok, it’s in French…)
UTILIZATION
Good grip, like any Precision with a Jazz Bass neck :o).
A big body, not too heavy, the bass is well balanced (certainly thanks to the massive headstock).
High frets access is alright,; not outstanding (it's still a Precision). But it's better than a Fender, thanks to the highly sculpted heel. Still, for the very scarce moment I need to reach the 20th fret, it suits me perfectly.
The neck, typical Jazz Bass is fine. Far more pleasant than usual PB log.
In short, it's still a super Precision with a great Jazz Bass neck, and a hybrid between the PB and a Warwick (pickups and woods).
SOUNDS
Plugged in a Ampeg SVP-Pro preamp, a cab simulator (Torpedo PI, awesome), a Firepod and Cubase. Now plugged in my Fractal Axe-FX Ultra with a few great sims!.
This Meanie is a happy compromise between a Precision that would have more guts and ... a Warwick! Yep, it’s more punchy, than my Corvette $ $! Perfect, I love these sounds!
It has way punch enough for big rock and metal! And it’s still rather versatile for more styles, from bluesy to jazzy stuff, and slap, etc. Still with a good character (I hate bland basses like Ibanez, they can handle any style, but desperately bland in all styles).
It is still quite versatile, with a beautiful personality, a look that I love, a real in your face sound.
OVERALL OPINION
It’s just a very simple parts mutt, still, it goes beyond what was expected of her!
Very enjoyable to play, a real character and punch, and a look that I like The finish is excellent, flawless assembly (well, it's still a Mighty Mite neck, not ultra high end stuff).
Slight criticism only for the looks, the tuners that are ridiculously small compared to the size of the headstock. But I wanted modern tuners, not those awful dust friendly tuners you still find on any Fender.
Apart from that, now I want a 100% PMC made bass! I can't wait to see his Blast bass that should be unleashed within a few months!
