FS Fender Pro Tone 5-string $299.plus ship-conus

kencasino · #1 09-19-2011, 09:42 AM

This is a rare bass that is in high demand at this time. This bass was made in Korea for two years at the Cort Factory for Fender. It is widely believed that the contract was terminated due to the high quality of the instrument hurting US sales. I can attest to the quality, as I have owned a couple of US Fender Basses, and it compares favorably to any I have had. Not a flaw on the the finish and not a single ding after 15 years. The wide neck (2" at the nut) is a little difficult to get used to if you are coming from a 17mm bass, but those who play 19mm instruments will find it is easy to adapt to. The spacing is 19mm, it is just that there is a 1/16 inch more neck on each side after the last string. I used this as a backup for awhile then moved it to my primary bass. I have since scored a great deal on a different bass that I think I will use as backup. This one needs to go. I paid over $300 for it a couple of years ago and drove all the way to Phoenix to get it!

The bass is in Mint condition, true neck, no dings, beautiful finish!

Google the instrument or search here on talkbass and you will see a lot of happy owners, and not a lot of them available. I screwed up a couple of months ago when someone offered me $600 for it at a gig and I didn't do it.

Do a search here and you will find a lot of good information on this bass

Bloodywanker1 · #2 09-19-2011, 11:21 AM

First off I'd like to say that Ken is absolutely spot-on about the quality. These are solid!!!

Didn't the Pro-Tone's come with a pearloid guard? I couldn't quite make out if that is a white or pearl guard...

Bump for a sweet bass!

kencasino · #3 09-19-2011, 11:34 AM

Here is a better View of the bass

AtomicPunk · #4 09-19-2011, 12:29 PM

Shot of the headstock?

AlmightyPancake · #5 09-19-2011, 12:36 PM

I have really bad GAS today...

kencasino · #6 09-19-2011, 12:56 PM

AtomicPunk · #7 09-19-2011, 01:15 PM

Inline 5 - i like it!

kencasino · #8 09-19-2011, 01:16 PM

Doesn't leave a lot of string room when you switch strings from a 3/2

TNCreature · #9 09-19-2011, 01:22 PM

Nice looking bass. Did these only come in 5?

kencasino · #10 09-19-2011, 01:28 PM

No there was a 4 with I think Black with red guard

kencasino · #11 09-19-2011, 01:35 PM

here is a black one:

http://rowdyjohnsonband.com/pt 4.jpg

4Mal · #12 09-19-2011, 02:38 PM

What's the weight ?

kencasino · #13 09-19-2011, 02:42 PM

15 double packed, about 12 or 13 I would guess or maybe even 11

Someone said 8.75

negativeions24 · #14 09-19-2011, 04:55 PM

Fantastic basses. I'll never get rid of mine. Put EMG 40P5's in it and its now my main player. About 8.75 pounds. Buy it and don't look back!

kencasino · #15 09-20-2011, 08:00 AM

It costs me almost that much to take it to town to ship it so if you catch me between now and around 11AM Pacific time I will take off the $15.

kencasino · #16 09-21-2011, 07:39 PM

Will be going into town tomorrow, pull the trigger and it is yours for $300 shipped!

kencasino · #17 10-27-2011, 08:23 AM

Fellow TBers, I would rather keep this in the family, but have to move it. I am going to put it on the bay by the end of the week!

Come on grab this steal!

rojo412 · #18 10-27-2011, 08:30 AM

Man, do I wish I could! These are phenomenally good basses and if you're one of the sticklers for 19mm spacing, THIS IS YOUR BASS!

And talk about a good platform for upgrades... there's a ton of killer pickups that could be swapped in and make it dreamy. Not that they don't sound good to begin with, but imagine it with Nordstrands or Delanos...

GLWTS!
Sweet bass...

kencasino · #19 10-27-2011, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the Bump Big Red, These are great, and I can't do anything but 19mm either. I can adapt to any bass out there except 17mm spacing, just makes themuscle memory go away! I hope someone on TB takes this great instrument. they should look at the 3 that are on the bay hovering around $400 now!

kencasino · #20 10-27-2011, 08:39 AM

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