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12-09-2009, 05:03 PM
|  | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | | FS: 1989 MIJ Fender P-Bass "Very Vintage"
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Well difficult times call for tough decisions and this certainly is one. I have actually sold this bass twice in the past but then managed to buy it back. Unfortunately I need to try and sell it once again.
This is a 1989 MIJ Fender P-Bass finished in what looks to me to be "Surf Green" although it could be either faded "Seafoam Green" or "Sonic Blue". What ever it is, it's the original finish and it looks really cool. There is some wear on the body, neck and headstock but it's not bad at all. One small chip on the back of the body does go through the finish. Kind of adds to the vibe IMO!
I added the tort guard but I will include the original white one. I also changed out the original pickups with a set of Quarter Pounders but I can put the originals back in if they are preferred. The pots and jack have been replaced with switchcraft components because the original ones were scratchy and somewhat worn out.
This bass feels so vintage it's amazing. The fingerboard has a nice roll to the edges and the overall balance and resonance of the instrument really reminds of a vintage mid 60's P-Bass. The playability is excellent with a nice low action and no fret buzz. The Duncan pickup gives it a bit more bite and presence than the original pickup but it still delivers that instantly recognizable P-Bass tone. SOLD $975.00 shipped in a genuine tweed Fender HSC that shows a little matching road wear.
PayPal is gladly accepted although an echeck would be preferred.
I know that this is a little more than these basses typically go for but I really feel that this one is exceptional and worth what I'm asking. Plus I'm including shipping and a nice matching hard shell case that would easily sell for $100 by itself.
Take a look at these photos and see if you don't agree. This is a rare beauty for sure!        
Last edited by swpyne : 12-19-2009 at 12:30 PM.
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12-09-2009, 05:05 PM
|  | Endorsing Curmudgeon: Mal's Kitchen Cruelties ... | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbia River Gorge | | | oh man...
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12-09-2009, 05:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sweden | | | Wow!! That is REALLY an amazing looking bass. Are you sure the body is a genuine Fender?
EDIT: I would be VERY interested if it wasn't because I live in Sweden..
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12-09-2009, 05:21 PM
| | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard89  Wow!! That is REALLY an amazing looking bass. Are you sure the body is a genuine Fender?
EDIT: I would be VERY interested if it wasn't because I live in Sweden.. | The body does appear to be original Fender. |
12-09-2009, 05:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sweden | | Quote:
Originally Posted by swpyne The body does appear to be original Fender. | Okey! No shipping outside US i guess? 
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12-09-2009, 05:26 PM
| | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard89 Okey! No shipping outside US i guess? | If I can find a domestic buyer it would be preferred although if you are really seriously interested please PM me and we can discuss it offline. |
12-09-2009, 06:16 PM
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My favorite color BTW! |
12-09-2009, 08:30 PM
| | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bongomania What's the nut width on that beauty?
My favorite color BTW! | The nut measures 1 5/8" - I love the color too! |
12-09-2009, 08:44 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas,NV | | | Ive seen this one somewhere before,man im sorry you have too give her up again,
shes a beauty for sure.
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12-09-2009, 09:55 PM
| | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by basspro Ive seen this one somewhere before,man im sorry you have too give her up again,
shes a beauty for sure. | Thanks, yeah I sold it to another TB'er a couple years ago and he was nice enough to sell it back to me. 
Like my signature line says "Comes and goes, Mon" 
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12-10-2009, 12:36 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago | | | Have the same bass with a maple fretboard. Kinda wish i had it in rosewood too. Bump for an excellent P bass!! |
12-10-2009, 04:50 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Upstate New York | | | Nice, original finish? Interested
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12-10-2009, 08:08 AM
| | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabass Nice, original finish? Interested | Yes, it's the original finish. |
12-10-2009, 08:11 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx | | | Holy hot damn! I wish I had a job, cause if I did you'd have 1k in your paypal! |
12-10-2009, 09:09 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento area | | | 99% bass porn right there folks. I'll hold out the last 1% because it is not MIA. |
12-10-2009, 09:25 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dover, NH | | Quote:
Originally Posted by scowboy 99% bass porn right there folks. I'll hold out the last 1% because it is not MIA. | I have the same bass, and I can positively tell you that it feels and sounds better than any new MIA P-bass out there.
GL with the sale, she is a beauty. |
12-10-2009, 09:25 AM
| | Endorsing Curmudgeon: Mal's Kitchen Cruelties ... | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbia River Gorge | | Quote:
Originally Posted by scowboy 99% bass porn right there folks. I'll hold out the last 1% because it is not MIA. |
more like 100%, because in '89 - these MIJ basses were Killer!
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12-10-2009, 10:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois | | | wowwwwwwwwwzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
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12-10-2009, 09:14 PM
| | Basses R Loaded! | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Centennial, Colorado | | Any reasonable offers will be seriously considered!  |
12-10-2009, 09:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: VA Beach | | | Holy Jesus!!! If this is still around come Xmas time, i will seriously consider picking this up | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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