FS: 2008 Fender Am Std P-Bass modded with L. Fralin PJ Pickups

**NOLA Bass** · #1 11-12-2011, 03:38 PM

Up for sale is the following:

2008 Fender American Standard Precision PJ

Alder Body
Maple Neck
Black with Black PG

I have had it professionally modded with a set of Lindy Fralin PJ pickups. The controls are now V/V/T with a side jack mounted. A local luthier did the pickup and jack routing, so they look factory.

First off, I think the Fralins are a big improvement over the stock Fender pickups, but that can be persoanal taste. Adding the stacked J to this bass really opens up alot more tonal versatility as well. I've played this bass with Blue Steels in a hard rock/metal band down to flats for some alt-country, blues, etc. It is currently strung with flats.

The 2008 American Standards were a big upgrade from Fender in my opinion (I used to have two older MIA P's as well). The bridge, light tuners, etc. really are nice.

The bass also has Schaller straplocks on it.

It will ship in an older Fender P case. Works fine, good protection but has lots of stickers on it and is missing one of the little metal feet. However, it will get the bass there safe and sound. If you are interested, I have a brand new MBT Cases gig bag that I can add for $25. It has never been used. Up to you.

The reason I'm selling is that I just don't like P necks anymore. Both my Sadowsky's have Will Lee necks, so they are exceptionally narrow. I ended up getting a Lakland 44-64 to have a P with a Jazz neck.

The bass is in good shape. There is some belt rash and denting on the back, but not through the finish. The pickguard has some scratching. There is a rather deep ding you can see in a picture near the tone control. You should see it in the closeup.

$975 Shipped in the Continental US.

**NOLA Bass** · #2 11-12-2011, 03:44 PM

**NOLA Bass** · #3 11-12-2011, 03:45 PM

Lindy Fralin PJ pickup set professionally installed including J routing with 2 vol/1 tone setup.

**NOLA Bass** · #4 11-12-2011, 03:46 PM

Note ding near tone knob on body.

**NOLA Bass** · #5 11-12-2011, 03:47 PM

Belt rash on rear on poly (not through paint).

**NOLA Bass** · #6 11-12-2011, 03:49 PM

Fender hardshell case (older model - I am keeping the Fender road case for my Lakland).

Note one missing foot on case.

**NOLA Bass** · #7 11-12-2011, 04:11 PM

Oh yeah, here is the new input jack that made room for the 2 vol/1 tone setup.

**NOLA Bass** · #8 11-20-2011, 05:13 PM

Bump. I'm open to offers but to be honest, I have more gear than I know what to do with at the moment! If it was a trade, I'd be more interested in recording gear or keyboard gear. Feel free to make a cash offer as well.

**NOLA Bass** · #9 11-22-2011, 08:28 AM

Bump for a PRICE DROP to $975 shipped in cont. US.

the art guy · #10 11-22-2011, 08:34 AM

Free bump for the Fralin P/J setup - I've got those in my main player, and in my opinion it doesn't get much better for a passive Fender.

Black Arts Mark · #11 11-22-2011, 09:32 AM

**NOLA Bass** · #12 11-23-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the art guy

Free bump for the Fralin P/J setup - I've got those in my main player, and in my opinion it doesn't get much better for a passive Fender.

Thanks, it is a great setup. I've played it with nickels in a hard rock band to flats playing alt country. It does both beautifully.

**NOLA Bass** · #13 11-23-2011, 07:48 PM

If you have an EUB to trade, that would really get my interest.

**NOLA Bass** · #14 11-26-2011, 10:47 AM

Bump. I know a lot of you guys love the Hot Rod P, this one smokes it in my opinion. The routing has been done and well over $200 for the Fralin set. If for some reason someone is really wanting the American Standard case, I can include that instead. Just say the word.

**RaginRog** · #15 11-26-2011, 12:20 PM

Who Dat gonna buy this bass- BUMP?

Bump for a nice P...I'm dying here...waiting for my repair guy to call me to go pick up my 2011 American Std that he's routing for a J pickup. I opted for a Dimarzio PJ set though.

Also, I assumed you were a Saints fan...pardon me if I'm incorrect!

Zuokie · #16 11-26-2011, 02:42 PM

I will trade you my 2011 American Standard Jazz for this? Bass for bass but man I need to have that better hard shell as mine has the new case . All the case candy etc. FYI has a ding but still think its a fair trade! I'm a P Bass Neck guy!

**NOLA Bass** · #17 11-27-2011, 07:20 PM

Looks like this is traded pending partial payment.

**NOLA Bass** · #18 11-27-2011, 08:42 PM

Sold/Traded. Thanks Todd!

**Ryan L.** · #19 11-27-2011, 09:51 PM

Cool, now I'll get to check this one out!