Precision-Bass

[caption id="attachment_3240" align="alignright" width="208"] Fender Standard Jazz Bass (Above) and the Fender Standard Precision Bass (Below).[/caption] The Fender Precision Bass and Jazz Bass are two of the most popular instruments in the world, used by players in nearly every genre. Since their respective release dates, these two basses have maintained a consistent level of popularity along with their fair share of die-hard fans. But despite outside similarities, the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass are two different instruments, each offering their own feel, tone and playability. While they have both changed since their release over 50 years ago, they have maintained most of their core features as well as their key differences. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2206" align="alignright" width="230"] For information on ordering and availability, shoot us a message at info@proaudioland.com or call us toll free at 1-877-671-2200![/caption] Fender has just announced the Dee Dee Ramone Precision Bass guitar, based on the instrument Dee Dee played with seminal punk rock band the Ramones. The bass guitar, which is debuting at the “Dee Dee Ramone Exhibition” located at New York City’s famed Hotel Chelsea from December 10 – January 1, will be available for sale starting January 22. Punk bass starts with Douglas “Dee Dee Ramone” Colvin. As the pounding heart of the Ramones, he pioneered a no-frills sound and style that left a permanent mark on rock music. On a white Fender Precision Bass slung impossibly low, he defined punk bass with simple but breakneck bass lines delivered with such pulverizing sound, speed and conviction that he singlehandedly set the template for generations of punk bassists to come. Continue reading →