This will probably be the best 2010 or newer Fender am dlx jazz bass you've ever played. Why? Because I spent 2 years waiting for the right one with the right weight (9.0 lbs) & balance and the most beautiful grain I could find. Additionally, It's been modified for ultimate playability and tone (subjective of course
):
- PLEK by Mike Lull ($
285) (
night and day difference!!)
- Setup by Mike Lull (price inc. with PLEK)
- Sadowsky Single Coil Pickups installed by Mike Lull ($
200 with install)
- Custom Tortoise shell pickguard ($
100?)
- Electronics Shielded ($
100ish) by Fender tech
- Dunlop Strap-Locks ($
15)
The bass is $1600 new with $700 in incredible mods to make this one of the best classic-styled basses utilizing modern comforts and superior building techniques (graphite reinforcement, PLEK, contoured heel, shielded SC pickups etc.). If you've never had a bass that was Plek'd then you don't know what you're missing. The feel and playability is unbelievably improved. I get it done to all my basses and it has improved every one considerably. The Sadowsky pickups are also so well-shielded that I had to call them back thinking they accidentally sent me the hum-cancelling.
Some of the pics below were taken by the previous owner and some by me, so some of them still show the OEM N3 pickups installed (which will be included with the bass, as well as the black pick guard pictured. The 60's style rest shown below was just glued on with short screws and will also be included.)
Comes with OHSC and case candy.
I'm selling this bass for several reasons.
1. Every gig I play seems to require a 5-string and I keep putting a 4-string in the arsenal and never seem to get a chance to gig it. This bass has never been gigged by me or the previous owner from what I am told.
2. I don't like things of value not getting used. This bass is too good not to be gigged and played more often. It needs a good owner.
3. I'd like another cab. My 210 isn't enough for some of the rock gigs and outdoor shows I do. I never buy gear until I've sold off other gear. Just a GAS rule I've made for myself.
With all the work done ($700 worth) to make it a superior-playing and sounding bass, I can let her go for
$1650 firm shipped in the ConUS.
The only trade I'd consider on this deal is a partial trade for a Bergantino HS210. Absolutely nothing else, so please don't ask.
PM me with any questions about anything. Check my feedback. Take care and thanks for lookin'!
