Actually the body contours happened on the Precision at the same time as the Stratocaster debuted in mid ‘54. Early 54’s were still plank bodied. 1956 was the year the Alder was starting to be used as the tone wood. That one is Ash which makes it an early ‘56. Cool piece no doubt and great playing bro!
Hello Greg, As always you do these bass's proud. I really like the way that you demonstrate these fine instruments. It has got to be so cool to be able to play all of those wonderful vintage bass's. Wouldn't be nice if they could talk & tell you there story's of there life. Oh well stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory / Zepbass from Munster Indiana.
Very cool to see Greg back and flying solo Think he could do Thumping Thursday solo and give Lemmo the day off Hope that what ever is going on with Michael's family turns out to be ok
At some point someone put a more functional bridge on that bass, but it appears to have the stock bridge now.......I have a Sting bass that plays amazingly but the stock bridge would not stay in tune and would not allow the action to be set low enough.
WHAT!? A Vintage Fender!! Never before has such a unique instrument been shown to the world. WOW, truly a rare unheard of instrument. I'll admit it's cool to see an early P Bass like the '56...
Depends upon what time you’re going for? I really like the “angry piano” sound of stainless steel,but it seems that most people gravitate towards nickel roundwounds or flat wounds-both have their defining characteristics.
I looked it up...if we divided all US money evenly, we'd all get about $300,000. So, anyone with more than that is doing so at the cost of others living without. Norm's Rare Guitars sells to greedy assholes who cause poverty.
I DIG THE OLD STYLE DOME KNOBS THESE CAME WITH FLATWOUNDS & WITH THESE LOW OUTPUT PICK UPS THIS OLD BASS SURE NEEDS A SET OF 'EM THE LACK OF SUSTAIN IS EVIDENT STILL, IT'S A GREAT OLD INSTRUMENT NORM SURE HAS SOME COOL STUFF PUT IN SOME FULL VALUE NOTES CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042 USA
Greg is really a monster playing that bass, very smooth sound !!
Great to hear Greg play again!
Actually the body contours happened on the Precision at the same time as the Stratocaster debuted in mid ‘54. Early 54’s were still plank bodied. 1956 was the year the Alder was starting to be used as the tone wood. That one is Ash which makes it an early ‘56. Cool piece no doubt and great playing bro!
Where you been Greg! Awesome to see and hear you again!
Thank God for Coates!!!
We love Greg. Top flight musician.
Beyond words...... amazing that it's 65 year's old and still is as perfect as can be ....like they say.....simple is better.....
Wooohoooooo Thumpin Thursday with our boy Greg Coates
Great to see Greg ! Fantastic musician that he is. Love the expressions on the bass and his face.GO GREG!!
Hello Greg, As always you do these bass's proud. I really like the way that you demonstrate these fine instruments. It has got to be so cool to be able to play all of those wonderful vintage bass's. Wouldn't be nice if they could talk & tell you there story's of there life. Oh well stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory / Zepbass from Munster Indiana.
Tidings of joy and comfort to Norm and everyone here.🙏🏻
good to see Greg back
Welcome back Greg. Great see you thumbing those basses. 👍🏻
That sound/feel is so timeless.
Beautiful ash! Great playing and sound!
Awesome Bass. Great playing.
Nice to have Greg back again!!!
Greg is kicking ass. Love the '56 P Bass.
Fantastic bass! Looks goid, sounds great! Especially in the hands of Mr. Coates!
Thank you 🙏
Greg, nice work !!!!
It's awesome that Greg is back doing his thing 👏 💯🎃
these single coil p basses are not my cup of tea but i still smile every time i see one
Cool! It’s Greg!
I like how Greg plays his Bass like a guitar; I dont play Bass, but watching Gregs style makes me wanna try.
Do you mean he plays his bass like a guitar referring to his sense of melody? Because as far as technique goes, he seems to be 100% bass player.
That is a lovely bass guitar
what a beauty
Greg is fab
The Sting bass,,,,didn't Gordon leave this a bus stop and luckily, got it back ? long time...
fat Tele here. The Andy Summer look. Just a Tele i love.
Nice job, Greg!
Never hear of half wounds mentioned much these days, apparently they’re really comfortable to play.
Welcome back Greg. Super fat tone on that beauty.
Damn, almost as old as I am - I love it and want it!
So good to have Greg back!
Glad Thumpin' Thursday is back! Welcome back Greg!!
Sweet bass🤘🏼
Very cool to see Greg back and flying solo Think he could do Thumping Thursday solo and give Lemmo the day off Hope that what ever is going on with Michael's family turns out to be ok
Sounds So Good Hi Jen
At some point someone put a more functional bridge on that bass, but it appears to have the stock bridge now.......I have a Sting bass that plays amazingly but the stock bridge would not stay in tune and would not allow the action to be set low enough.
That tone is my kind of tone
Great sounding bass. I see why Sting likes them so much. I think he has a 55 and a 57.
Super !!!
Greg Coates my Ears
If Lemmo leaves this is the best guy to take it 😎
WHAT!? A Vintage Fender!! Never before has such a unique instrument been shown to the world. WOW, truly a rare unheard of instrument. I'll admit it's cool to see an early P Bass like the '56...
🥇👌
Man, gave that p-bass a work out!
What do recommend for nice strings on a p bass
Depends upon what time you’re going for? I really like the “angry piano” sound of stainless steel,but it seems that most people gravitate towards nickel roundwounds or flat wounds-both have their defining characteristics.
TONE,not time*
@@gregcoates4281 thank you much for your information :0)
@@gregcoates4281 I understood 😎
I didn't know that any pre-'57 models had contours. COOL. Flatwounds would be better in my opinion.
They did it from '54-'56 if I remember right. . .
I have a 5 string elite jazz bass
I have a 4 string Elite jazz bass
what's up with the high string? it looks like it's almost hanging off the fretboard, are my eyes playing tricks?
With those two barrel saddles sometimes the strings have a mind of their own,though it played great!
Love a good P bass for the end of a week! Great work Greg! However! Gotta do a Maton!
Look forward to rockin’ a Maton!!!
Why did Leo think a p bass needed more treble?🙃
FLAT-WOUNDS on these old basses-PLEASE‼‼
Sting used/uses Rotosound RS77 Flat-wounds on his.
What the Flock?
Put your weight on it!
He dont need no stinking Lemmo! Har
I looked it up...if we divided all US money evenly, we'd all get about $300,000. So, anyone with more than that is doing so at the cost of others living without.
Norm's Rare Guitars sells to greedy assholes who cause poverty.
bass bad, guitar good
😐
Genius comment...🙄
Thanks I thought so too
@@DatMetalBoi75 Guess sarcasm doesn't come across very well on the internet...Ugh.
@@mattrogers1946 gee I never would've guessed
I DIG THE OLD STYLE DOME KNOBS
THESE CAME WITH FLATWOUNDS &
WITH THESE LOW OUTPUT PICK UPS THIS OLD BASS SURE NEEDS A SET OF 'EM
THE LACK OF SUSTAIN IS EVIDENT
STILL, IT'S A GREAT OLD INSTRUMENT
NORM SURE HAS SOME COOL STUFF
PUT IN SOME FULL VALUE NOTES
CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042 USA