Fender Precision Bass Lyte

NOT SURE OF THE YEAR BOUGHT IT USED FENDER P BASS LYTE W/AGUILAR OBP-3 AND SEYMOUR DUNCAM BASSLINES, 22 FRETS,CHARCOAL GREY METALLIC,V/V/B/M/T MID SCOOP SWITCH, 18 VOLT,P/J,

I don't know what the stock pups sound like as I bought this bass hotrodded and let me tell you it will bark and bite.I have several high end basses and this will keep up with them no problem! Can get sounds that will enhance any musical style.Nice and light as these have a smaller body than a standard precision bass. Neck feels good in your hands and is very fast. Heavy duty hardware make for days of sustain!

The neck is a stright and solid piece almost jazz bass like ( I have a jazz bass w/EMG's and a badass,diecast tuners,a brass nut) and has the skunk stripe down the back. Finish is beautiful in metallic grey. Gold hardware makes the bass shine and the hardware is very heavy duty. No rattles or weird vibrations at all!

This bass was bought used so I don't know what it went through before me but I got this for under 3 hundo and I will never sell it as I use it live and it is so thunderous I usually have to turn down the bass control on it!Classic sound abounds on this supreme playing machine and from jazz to funk to rock to metal, it can cover any tones or sounds you could possibly want from a live gigging machine!I use this along with an Ampeg SVT-4 Pro and an 8-10 SVT speaker cab. I really love the way the round wound strings sound on this bass and the strings last a long time with the active pre as you are always able to coaks more sound out of them!

No issues as I have not had problems at all with this funky little monkey!

I have been playing for 28 years and still try to learn more every day! I have a 5 string Elrick gold,a warwick rockbass 5,a Hamer cruise 5,a BC Rich Warlock 5 , a Pendragon 5, a Fender jazz bass V deluxe with all new hardware and neck( American J bass clone )an SX jazz bass V,a mexican jazz bass 4 w/EMG's, badass,brass nut, schaller tuners,A squire P bass special w/ a bart pre and pups+ D-tuner,a Peavey Axcelerator 4,a DeArmond P/J active bass, and a Hagstrom Coronado from '63 believe. I play through an Ampeg SVT-4 Pro and an 8-10" Svt cab 1200 watts at 4 ohm bridged.

1991 or so P-Bass Lyte. A little unusual (it would seem) as it is passive. V-V-T controls, nice gold bridge and tuners, very well constructed, everything still works as it should. Nicely finished in two-tone sunburst. Quick neck, but not any thinner than a typical jazz bass, IMO. As nice a MIJ bass as any of my others.

Sounds good, but I would agree the stock P/U's are a little thin. I upgraded to Bart's, which sound much better. It still can't get that down and nasty sound of a real good P-Bass, tho. However, it does sound like a very good jazz bass, which this is in all reality, a nice jazz bass (with a split coil at the neck).

Outstanding, typical Japanese quality. I am a true believer of (most) all things from Fender Japan. The action is a little high, which will have to be adjusted, so a point off for me having to re-cut the nut.

Everything works as it should, and still looks great doing it. Nice bass.

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I wanted one of these, as I am shedding most all of my heavy basses to help my old aching back. This one is definitely light. Doesn't get the real low down tone of a good P-bass, but it is as good as any jazz bass I have played, maybe better--especially with the Bart's. I would highly recommend a P/U upgrade. As long as this is thought of as more of a jazz bass, I doubt you will be disappointed. If you want the P-bass whump, this won't get it. If you want a lite and quick playing bass that sounds like a good jazz should, this is for you.

This bass has all the features one could ever want in this price range. Its a real bargain if you can find one.

I can't say enough about the versitility of the sound from this thing. Over the years I've played everything from classical to hip hop to death metal to Stanley Jordan-like (not as good as him but I try) one man shows and this thing always comes through for me. My live set-up is pretty basic, just a Harke 3500 amp and 4 10in cabnet, as I try to use technique to attain my sound rather than effects. I have to admit that I like a tight sound with a good amount of treble which is not what alot of people are looking for. The slap and pop sounds you can achieve with this bass are great. However if you want to get a fat bottom its possible, it just not its main attribute. I've played a lot of other basses over the years and I'm not going to pretend that this bass stacks up favorably to high end basses like Warwicks or Wariors, but for $700 new with a hard case its an outstanding buy.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to purchasing insturments new so I looked around quite a bit before I bought this bass. I always buy from dealers so I can play and "test" the insturment by shaking it, checking for buzzes in the neck, pulling on knobs, etc.. before I buy. This bass was solid when I bought it and remains so today. Fit and finish were excelent, especially for a jappanees guitar. The only mod I made was to lower the strings after I bought it, and that was a pretty easy procedure since it didn't effect the intonation at all when I did it.

I have owned mine for 10 years now using it almost exclusively as my giging insturment and I can honestly say that the thing has never given me any problems whatsoever. I have been reasonably rough on it (banging the headstock, pounding on the body like a drunken idiot at shows, etc...) and the fit and finish are still in imaculate condition--no scratches or dents anywhere. Mine has a grey metal-flake finish and it seems almost indestructable. I own a lot of insturments (all of which are much much more expensive than this bass) and none of them have faired as well. Even the gold hardware hasn't tarnished and I have never cleaned it. I have a Less Paul and its gold looks like crap after two months if not cared for. Additionally, none of the electronics have given me any problems. The pots are still quiet, the jack stayes tight. I know these sound like little things but I can't believe how many "high end" insturments don't even have these attributes.

I'm rating it as an eight because like I said before it really doesn't compare in sound to a lot of much more expensive basses. Really though it like compairing apples to oranges because of the price differential. If your looking for a bass in the seven or eight hundred dollar range this bass is deffinetly a solid 10. Especially since it can probablly be had much cheaper than that used if you can find one.
If this bass were lost or stolen I can't say that I would buy another one simply because I've become a bit of a snob over the years and spend my money on stuff that one-ups what I have or fills a void in my collection as far as a unique sound is concerned. However, if you are a beginer or want a solid bass to gig with (I still use mine in this capacity) I highly recomend it.

I bought mine in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, so shipping, duty and local greed were all ad-ons

Purchased in 1999, probably made a year or two before

Made in Japan, Jazz and Precision combo active pick ups, 22 fret, 5 controls (p/u pot, bass boost, treble boost, EQ boost, vol), Gotoh tuners, etc. The standard model I guess. Rosewood neck, natural wood finish, gold plated hardware - it's a classy yet sexy looking bass. That wood inlay strip down the middle of the neck is like the seam downa pair of ladies stockings (hubba!).

I play in a grunge/metal/rock/punk band in Saigon and the P-Lyte can cover every sound and tone requirement I have. You can range it from soft and dep to absolute twangy depending on your needs. I combine it with a Boss Bass Overdrive on several songs, and this bass has a big growl. Because we rent the sound systems for each gig, the bass system varies all the time, but it's been pretty easy to compensate for this with the wide variety of settings on the bass.

It could use a bit more "heavy bottom", but then it would weigh 500% more than it does, and it wouldn't be the same great bass. (Heavier guage strings could help here - if they were only available in Vietnam). The bass boost also makes the bass sound "bassier" than it's small, light body looks.

This has the fastest and sexiest neck I've ever played (40 years' worth). It has a thinner, Jazz bass neck for faster action and combined with it's incrededibly low weight, this bass can be played effortlessly for hours. And it has a hand rubbed (vs. varnish) finished which adds to its speed and playability. IT FEELS SO GOOD TO PLAY.

I bought mine new so and the factory set up was eminently playable. After about 6 months of really learning about my bass, I then started some minor tweaking with the bridge and truss rod to find my own sweet spot. This is all very easy to do with the factory hardware.

I get a bit animated on stage so it has its fair share of bruises, nicks, etc., but that's true of any natural wood solid body.

The Gotoh tuners are spectacular. They hold in tune for ages, and provide a smooth, constant, and even turning spectrum (in other words, what you feel with your fingers on the tuner is exactly what you see on your electronic tuner).

This bass has held up well over the past 6 years and I never had a breakdown. Just keep some spre 9 volt batteries just in case.

Never needed it and probably couldn';t get it anyway in Vietnam. Fortunately with the durability of this bass, servicing doesn't seem to be an issue

I've been playing for 40 years (mostly Fenders), and the P-Lyte's light weight is a pure joy. Together with it's fast neck and action, wide range of sounds, and reliabilty, this is by far the best bass I've owned. If it were stolen, I'd kill because I think I have the only one in the country.

My only wish were if Fended had somehow been able to make it a bit heavier sounding without adding to it's physical weight.

My P-Lyte is a Japanese made 4-string model I bought new around 1990. Gold hardware with active electronics. Nice charcoal grey color.

When I bought this bass, I was focused on playing funk and learning how to play jazz. The active electronics allowed for some nice punch and the tone variations you could get from the combination of J and P pickups was cool. With little effort, I was usually able to get the tone and sounds I needed.

When I first got it, it played nicely, but a friend had his uncle check the set up. He did some very minor adjustments to lower the action just a touch. So little, I didn't really notice the difference. The finish 'was' nice and held up pretty good for years, except for a few dings and some small chips on the edges (15 years, oh what the heck). The gold hardware is worn through on the top corner of the bridge, but my hands sweat a lot, so that was expected. Still looks good.

A few years after I bought this bass, I focused on guitar and began taking lessons. I started using the bass for laying down back up tracks, one take wonders on the four track, and just to have one around in case anyone wanted to jam. Just about every time I pulled her outta the case she was in tune and has played beautifully without exception. The only thing I've done is change batteries in the pre-amp and strings.

Never needed them.

I've been playing Bass and Guitar on and off for about 25 years. Never professionally, but in many a backyard party and garage jam session. With this bass, I've never had a reason to even look for anything else over the past 15 years. I've had several offers to sell it, but my son will probably get it in the will.

Mines an early 90's made in Japan. 22 frets, 4 strings. Still has the fender active pickups. Tobacco sunburst color, looks and plays great, very versatile sound as I play a bit of everything. All hardware gold plated.

I play through a fender bxr300combo(15" speaker). Also use boss pedals, DS-1 distortion and a super phaser. This bass is so light you could play all night not a problem. Very versatile sound.

I've never touched the action, although some think it is too high but I like it as I play some slap. I've made small changes to pickup height but that is all. This is a really well finished bass and I have no plans to replace it.

Great for live gigs. Really well built and reliable. Gold plating is starting to wear off the neck plate, I've had it since new and it has been played heaps so it has done a good job to stay on this long. No backup required for gigging just spare batteries, strings and some tools for adjustment.

Never had a problem with it so no warranty issues.

I,ve played for 12 years and also own a Japanese fender tele. I have never found another bass which I would be happy with, so if it were stolen or lost I would have to find another the same. I looked at some others don't remember what they were. Chose the fender for its sound and also its weight, it is so light, lighter than the tele even.

i think this is an '88 or '89 made in Korea. 22 frets. 4 knobs (volume/high/low/pickup). Active pickups. Neck and body are much smaller than normal p-bass. Sunburst finish. i'm not sure about the tuners, but they make a tiny click when the string is in tune (they are not locking though).

I usually play this bass through a Kustom bass III, and kustom 15 speaker. Has some nice low sounds, but i play w/ a pick so i get a real nice punch too. This bass can sound like anything though. it goes from Jaco, to a victo wooten sound. i also can play gospel or punk w/ it.

I actually bought this bass at a pawn shop for $200 and whoever had it before me took really nice care of it. there was not a single scratch, and the action is perfect. I tend to like Korean and japanese electronics on fender basses a lot, and it is awesome.

I am a live perforemer (www.permanentdarling.com) and i gig w/ this all the time. it has endured soooo much of my poor caring. It has silver hardware, so unlike the gold, nothing will wear off easily. Finish on it is great. I have actually changed the strap buttons, to dunlop locking because i tend to get a lil wild on stage. I have a squier backup p-bass, only for the reason that if the string would break, i'd be screwed. The only thing that did come off is the top of the knobs has an f on it, and if clips off.

I wanted to get the f clips on the knobs, but they are very hard to get. they stopped maknig this bass in the early 90s and there is only one bass now that uses those knobs, so its about $15 to replace.
I bought this used so there is no warranty.

Pearl Red, Made in Japan... if I remeber correctly, I bought it new in 1988. 22 frets, gold hardware, rosewood board, headstock colour to match body. It's got 2 active pickups (P & J), both covered with a little gold Fender logo. Volume, treble, bass & blend controls. Always prefer a pick up switch, but that's the guitarist in me, I guess.

The necks lovely - I'd say it feels thinner, more like a Jazz bass than a Precision.

I was a foolish young thing when I bought this and hadn't appreciated the beauty of the Jazz bass design. I wanted a Fender but wanted a modern design, a flashy colour and no scratch plate...

I play 60s style stuff (Beatles, Dylan, Stones, etc.) When I used to gig this, I had an H&H VS100 amp and a 2X12 cab. You can get a great range of sounds using the controls - very flexible and very clear. I like making it growl...

I've used it extensively for home recording and in the studio a couple of times (I switched to lead guitar in the mid-90s). I love the sound of it, although I listened to our first studio recording a few weeks ago and was amazed how much brighter it sounded. On reflection, I concluded I hadn't changed the strings since then and that was 11 years ago. I promptly bought a new set and it's come alive again!

If I remember correctly, the action was a little high from the factory but at time I was right into fiddling with these things at the time so would have changed it anyway! haven't had to touch it since. The finish was pretty much flawless (it's Fender japan!), although has picked up a few scars on the way. The gold plated hardware is now quite heavily pitted, but I've had it 16 years... and it hasn't really worn away like you see on other gold hardware.

The light weight is brilliant - you can play this all day without killing yourself. Access to the dusty end is very good - the lower cutaway is shorter than most Fenders and are recessed.

I've played at least a hundred gigs on this guitar with no problems. Oh, tell a lie. It stopped working once at a sound check- no sound at all. I was totally panicing, then someone suggested changing the battery. Ah yes, the draw backs of active circuitary. Always remember a spare battery (or do as I did and nick one out of one of the guitarists pedals when he's at the bar...)

Never had a problem...

What can I say? I've had it for 16 years. In that time I've owned about a dozen guitars (OK, I've still got 8 of those...) and I've only ever had this bass. The neck is fantastic, it's light, it's easy to play, it never gives me any problems...

Not sure what I'd do if I lost it... would consider getting a Jazz instead a I've grown to love the design over the years, but I'd need to make sure I got a light one!

Mine is the same as the others BUT, i've got other electronics. I've got P/J emg electronics.

Now it's good. I play this guitar for 7 years now, and I got fed up with the sound. Especially after I've purchased an Music Man and a Jazzbass American DeLuxe.
I missed definition in sound, but with the other electronics it holds up surprisingly well next to the Music Man and Jazzbass. I still use it a lot on stage.

Everything was perfect, except for the output, i changed it to a goldplated one.

After 7 years it still feels (and looks) like a new one. I've never had to re-adjust the neck or something like that. One weaker point, the strap buttons, but every guitar has that problem... I never use it on a gig without a backup though, never that smart eej.

I have had my P-Lyte for about 2 years now.
-it is the 50th anniversary eddition
-it has 22 frets
-4 controls (volume, pickup selector, 2Xtone controls)
-Active P/J Pickups
-Thin Rosewood neck
-Pearl white finish

this bass has a beutiful sound! i play through an Ashdown MAG250 head and Ashdown Cab. this combination is amazing. i get a really nice warm bassy sound whcih is perfect for the type of music i play. i am playing rock n roll music with a slight hint of pop, funk and soul. i like the warm clean sounding basses and this bass delivers to the best quality.

i have played around with the contols, and this bass can produce a million different sounds. you can make it sound like anyones bass. if i hear a bassline with lots of treble for the slap bass, i can change the settings and play some funky slap bass. its so versitlie!

i cant think of anything that i dislike about this bass. its perfect for me!

I bought my bass second hand, but the person i bought it from was a heavy metal bassist and dint have much action going on so i had to higher that straight away. the only flaws in the finish are a few small marks in the laqcuer, where the previous owner used a plectrum too hard on it. i personally dont like using plectrums because i dont like the sound it produces. so my fingers dont make any more marks on the bass.

this bass is great on stage. through my amp i can feel the bass driving through my body whilst im on the stage. its brilliant. the only thing i worry about is if the battery is going to last the whole length of the gig. you just have to make sure you have a new battery in before every gig. this can be a pain at times, but its worth it.

the body is well protected and doesnt wear easily at all!

This is a very dependable bass. id put my life on the line for it and i never use a backup bass although i do have one!

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I have been playing for about 3-4 years now and started off with a Dean edge-4 which i have customised and made into a fretless. i have tried a lot of basses out in shops, but the p-lyte is only my second bass. i didnt ask many question when i bought the bass because i wasnt to sure what i was talking bout back then, but i got lucky because theres nothing i wish i had asked. if it was stolen or lost, i would have to try and find it, but i have serched ont he net for these basses and they seem pretty rare, so i would probably have to get a Fender '75 jazz bass. i think the warm jazz sound would suit me better than a precision, plus i prefer the thinner necks on the jazz basses.

i love everything about this bass and hate nothing!

the erfect bass for me would be, the body and finish of the fender 75 jazz bass, with all the controls and sound of the p-lyte. infact i might consider doing that when i get a 75 jazz!