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Published on 12/07/02 at 15:00I can't acquired this 5-string P-bass, due to the extremely high-price, and I don't have the intention to buy one yet.
The American Deluxe P-Bass V had received some good improvements and updates, since his introduction the past 3 years. Although the first model had 9-volt power supply for the active circuitry and a notorious 5-in-the-line headstock, the new version is much better than the previous one, with two batteries powering the 3-band EQ and the tuners now configured in a regular 4+1 layout, giving to this 5-string mojo superior tonal flexibility and more tightness and growl for the low-B string.
The only weaknesses found on this bass was the fact that a double Jazz pickup was installed near the bridge instead of a regular Jazz single-coil and there aren't available as a fretless version, like her big sister, the American Deluxe Jazz Bass. I prefer that the American Deluxe P-Bass V (and her 4-string sister, too!) will be fitted with the regular P/J pickup configuration (with a Noiseless Jazz pickup at the bridge position), like Custom Shop Reggie Hamilton Jazz Basses and an active/passive push-pull button to play normally without the EQ, like a good passive P-Bass, when the batteries drained, or simply, for power preservation. It's so sad for many traditional players, but I've the conviction that Roscoe Beck fans will love this terrific ax, the fact that Roscoe played himself 4 and 5-string P's and J's through the years.
Good construction and flawless quality. Recommended for professional bassists only.
No comment. I don't have a particular thought to summarize yet. However, due to its extremely high-price, the American Deluxe Precision Bass V wasn't recommended for anyone.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
The American Deluxe P-Bass V had received some good improvements and updates, since his introduction the past 3 years. Although the first model had 9-volt power supply for the active circuitry and a notorious 5-in-the-line headstock, the new version is much better than the previous one, with two batteries powering the 3-band EQ and the tuners now configured in a regular 4+1 layout, giving to this 5-string mojo superior tonal flexibility and more tightness and growl for the low-B string.
The only weaknesses found on this bass was the fact that a double Jazz pickup was installed near the bridge instead of a regular Jazz single-coil and there aren't available as a fretless version, like her big sister, the American Deluxe Jazz Bass. I prefer that the American Deluxe P-Bass V (and her 4-string sister, too!) will be fitted with the regular P/J pickup configuration (with a Noiseless Jazz pickup at the bridge position), like Custom Shop Reggie Hamilton Jazz Basses and an active/passive push-pull button to play normally without the EQ, like a good passive P-Bass, when the batteries drained, or simply, for power preservation. It's so sad for many traditional players, but I've the conviction that Roscoe Beck fans will love this terrific ax, the fact that Roscoe played himself 4 and 5-string P's and J's through the years.
Good construction and flawless quality. Recommended for professional bassists only.
No comment. I don't have a particular thought to summarize yet. However, due to its extremely high-price, the American Deluxe Precision Bass V wasn't recommended for anyone.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com