Fender CS 1958 Precision Bass Relic LTD.

dmk · #1 08-13-2011, 05:08 PM

Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition run of 100 instruments introduced at NAMM 2005.

Select alder body
1-piece quartersawn maple neck with '55 soft V shape
Maple fingerboard (7.25" Radius/184 mm)
20 vintage-style frets
Vintage-style reverse tuning machines
Gold anodized aluminum pickguard
34" (864 mm) scale
1.750" (44.5 mm) width at nut
Relic treatment: shows wear and tear of years of heavy use, nicks, scratches, worn finish rusty hardware and aged plastic parts.

Currently set up with OC Duff handwound ‘58 split-coil pickup. Original ‘59 split-coil pickup included in sale.

$~~2650~~ Reduced $2500 CONUS

Coelho · #2 08-14-2011, 02:28 AM

mmm...

IanAllison · #3 08-14-2011, 09:07 AM

Hey dmk,

What made you go with the OC Duff? Can you describe the differences between the Duff and the stock pickup?

Thanks! (bump)

dmk · #4 08-15-2011, 12:03 PM

OC Duff put together some pickups for my '53 Telecaster project, and I was so happy with the results I had him make up some handwound pickups based on '58 Precision specs. The only difference is that the A pole is not raised.

The Custom shop '59 pickups sound real good, but OC's pickups have a more full pleasing sound. Hard to describe in detail, but there is a difference. I'm including both pickups so the new owner can choose the one he prefers.

dmk · #5 08-17-2011, 05:10 PM

One Drop · #6 08-18-2011, 02:44 AM

Bump for a drop dead gorgeous bass.

BTW, I've played a real '58 and the soft V neck shape felt amazing.

dmk · #7 08-18-2011, 08:27 AM

I agree, the soft V shape really is fantastic.

Some extra full body shots. Even though Fender calls this a Relic, I would categorize the finish between a Closet Classic and Relic.

IanAllison · #8 08-18-2011, 10:00 AM

Bump for an absolutely incredible instrument. I picked one of these up from DBopp and it's by far the best P I've ever played.

dmk · #9 08-21-2011, 08:20 PM

Sunday evening bump

D Bopp · #10 08-21-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanAllison

Bump for an absolutely incredible instrument. I picked one of these up from DBopp and it's by far the best P I've ever played.

+1
I agree, one of my faves as well!

dmk · #11 08-24-2011, 07:25 PM

Price reduced!

Tigger Bangdang · #12 08-24-2011, 07:36 PM

Interested in a callowhill?

silverburst · #13 08-24-2011, 08:18 PM

Does it have the case and COA? Any fret wear?

dmk · #14 08-24-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger Bangdang

Interested in a callowhill?

CallowHill basses are beautiful instruments, but right now I'm looking to sell.

kurpak · #15 08-25-2011, 02:01 AM

The pick tone on these basses is unbelievable! I might actually like these better than the pinos. Someone buy this already.

dmk · #16 08-25-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverburst

Does it have the case and COA? Any fret wear?

Comes with the Fender CS case - condition 8.5/10. Fret wear is minimal as it has always been strung with LaBella flatwounds.

Coelho · #17 08-28-2011, 04:49 AM

Mine is so much more relic'd than that... Interesting...

dmk · #18 08-29-2011, 01:41 PM

Looking for a new home bump.

wfmandmusic · #19 09-30-2011, 03:50 PM

pm sent...

someparts · #20 09-30-2011, 08:54 PM

I have one of these also(heavy relic), and it is among the best P Basses I've ever played and I've had some monsters.....feels old, sounds like buttered thunder and never goes out of tune.