FS: Fender American Deluxe Precision P-bass Sunburst

**nostatic** · #1 10-07-2011, 10:59 AM

I bought this new earlier this year and frankly it is a great bass. As in plays great, sounds great, etc. Classic looks and vibe with a great variety of tones. So why am I selling? Well, bought a Fodera and am in the honeymoon phase with that bass (while my budget is in the divorce phase

).

Not a panic sale though so no low-ball offers and I'm not interested in trades.

2011 Fender American Deluxe Precision (MIA)
Sunburst w/black pickguard
rosewood fingerboard
PJ pups, 3-band preamp with passive option
8.8 lbs

Playability is excellent, tone is excellent as well. Has a new set of Dunlop nickel strings (45-105). Ships in the original Fender ATA case. Pretty much dead mint condition. 8.8 lbs and perfectly balanced.

$1175 shipped in the CONUS. Will include a Levy 3" wide leather strap with the Schaller straplocks installed.

flewis · #2 10-07-2011, 05:01 PM

Very nice! Good luck w/ the sale!

**nostatic** · #3 10-08-2011, 06:14 PM

Buyers choice of the Fender flight case or a Protec gig bag. Pic of the case:

Levy leather strap w/straplocks installed:

chuck3 · #4 10-08-2011, 07:53 PM

That is indeed very nice.

**nostatic** · #5 10-09-2011, 05:35 PM

Some live recordings:

http://nostatic.com/mp3/24jul11/use.mp3

http://nostatic.com/mp3/24jul11/magic.mp3

http://nostatic.com/mp3/24jul11/bless.mp3

Anthony Barrett · #6 10-09-2011, 05:58 PM

A "You should keep this bass notwithstanding the Fodera", bump.

swpyne · #7 10-09-2011, 06:25 PM

I briefly owned one of these and should have hung on to it. Incredible bass! The best thing Fender has built in years!

**nostatic** · #8 10-10-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony Barrett

A "You should keep this bass notwithstanding the Fodera", bump.

Yeah, I've thought about that. This has been an ugly month on the credit card though...

This bass is a winner.

SteveC · #9 10-10-2011, 06:31 PM

Well, this bass would certainly be a good one for the funk/soul/R&B horn band...

**nostatic** · #10 10-11-2011, 08:36 PM

Looks and sounds the part. Plus the PJ setup and 3-band eq make it so you can play most anything. If I wasn't knee-deep in Fodera land this bass would be a permanent fixture in the lineup.

SteveC · #11 10-11-2011, 09:36 PM

It's tempting. I think I have talked myself out of "needing" a 5 string. I've never been happy with a P but I played a P/J (cheap Yamaha but still) and I like the P tone with the added definition of the J.

This bass actually has a lot of what I'm looking for in a bass - active passive, 3 band EQ, Rosewood board, 21 frets, classic look. After playing a "more substantial" Rob Allen neck, maybe the P neck would be OK.

Can I find a buyer for my Skyline 44-02.....

geremia · #12 10-12-2011, 07:42 AM

Are you paypal friendly?

**nostatic** · #13 10-12-2011, 03:36 PM

I am paypal friendly. I prefer avoiding fees but am flexible.

SteveC · #14 10-12-2011, 08:18 PM

Rob,

Is a P/J really the best of both worlds or does one really need a J to pull of the J stuff. I'm guessing the P part sounds pretty good. I'm debating a P (with flats maybe) for traditional jazz, R&B, soul, etc. and a J with rounds for covers, funk, church, etc.

I love the sound of the Rob Allen for traditional jazz, but might get more use from those funds in a P or J or both.

Steve

Vintage Guy · #15 10-12-2011, 09:19 PM

Just bought one of these with a Humbucker in the bridge position. Used it on two gigs so far. Nothing this bass can't do in the tone department!

chuck3 · #16 10-12-2011, 09:51 PM

That's a sweet bass all right.

**nostatic** · #17 10-12-2011, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveC

It's tempting. I think I have talked myself out of "needing" a 5 string. I've never been happy with a P but I played a P/J (cheap Yamaha but still) and I like the P tone with the added definition of the J.

This bass actually has a lot of what I'm looking for in a bass - active passive, 3 band EQ, Rosewood board, 21 frets, classic look. After playing a "more substantial" Rob Allen neck, maybe the P neck would be OK.

Can I find a buyer for my Skyline 44-02.....

The nut is 1-5/8" - same as the Rob Allen. Fretwork is excellent. I am not a JJ guy and I really prefer having the P there for the P sound. As for the JJ tone, I like the PJ mix as it has a bit more balls to my ear.

http://nostatic.com/mp3/28aug11/magic.mp3 (that may be the Nordy though)

http://nostatic.com/mp3/24jul11/use.mp3 (definitely the Fender)

http://nostatic.com/mp3/19jun11/cantaloupe.mp3

SteveC · #18 10-13-2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nostatic

I am not a JJ guy and I really prefer having the P there for the P sound.

I've never been a P guy. I've tried but it's never stuck. However, I think it sounds good with the J added. Never owned one but have tried them a couple times. They were all cheap basses though so that may have had a part in it. Never tried it with a "good" bass.

Hmm....this and my Rob Allen Mouse would cover a lot of gigs I think. If only I could be sure I don't want/need a 5 string...

**nostatic** · #19 10-13-2011, 10:23 AM

If you don't dig a P, then no reason to get a PJ. I find that the P works for probably 60-70% of the stuff that I'd use a fretted 4 on.

$1175 shipped. I'd rather keep it as a backup than sell for less than that. This bass compares favorably with the Nordy I had and even with my current Fodera. Yes, it is that good. Easily the best Fender I've owned and played over the past few years.

SteveC · #20 10-13-2011, 11:18 AM

More than the P or J or P/J or J/J thing is 4 or 5 string. If I get another bass, I can't decide if it should be a 5 or not. I know, I know. For most of my gigs, my Mouse or any 4 string will do. For things I like to "play along with" at home, I'd like a 5. Nice for CCM stuff as well.

Greg made me a nice offer on that G&L L2500 he has at the shop. Not a J/J but it does have the "K" wiring so in the neighborhood, and they aren't as spendy as some others. Just don't know.