2012 American Special P Bass (HoneyBurst)

Buster Brown · #1 10-25-2012, 09:01 AM

So, I am walking through a store yesterday in Kentucky, like I tend to do to "de-compress" and there, hanging way up on the wall is a brand new 2012 American Special Precision in honey burst! Hadn't seen 'em before.....

It now belongs to me!

Sorry about the crappy pics - My cell phone did the best it can do...

I have to have it mailed home - Good thing actually....It will give me a little time to tell my Wife......

Oh well....early Christmas present to myself, I guess!

thedudebrah · #2 10-25-2012, 09:06 AM

Sharp! Throw a tort guard on it

**awilkie84** · #3 10-25-2012, 09:14 AM

I'd say black guard & flats!

fourstringdrums · #4 10-25-2012, 09:24 AM

Wow that's nice! The finish looks aged. I dig it...good job

Buster Brown · #5 10-25-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fourstringdrums

Wow that's nice! The finish looks aged. I dig it...good job

Thanks! The store dude says it is ash, but honestly, with the hand-rubbed finish, it's a little difficult to tell ( as far as I know, earlier models are alder) but it makes no difference to me, actually.

I wandered over to the GC site and, unfortunately, they are still too new to have a description listed, but after playing it for 5 minutes, I was sold. I love the fit and especially the finish and look. I was torn a while back when Fender came out with the hand-rubbed mahogany finishes but after buying this - I'm glad I waited.

Thanks again!

Buster Brown · #6 10-25-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by awilkie84

I'd say black guard & flats!

Haven't decided if I'm goona change the guard yet - but Oh Yes! Flats WILL be installed!!

6pack Jon · #7 10-25-2012, 10:31 AM

Congrats! Been trying to get to the store to try one out. Gf keeps bass blocking.

bassist4dalord · #8 10-25-2012, 11:12 AM

WOW

That is gorgeous! Congrats. I wish I could walk in to GC and walk out with a bass on a whim.. Color me jealous!

lavmonga · #9 10-25-2012, 11:13 AM

Great looking bass! The necks on those Specials are great!

sixesandsevens · #10 10-25-2012, 11:27 AM

I played one of those around here too. It was nice and light and rang like a bell.

Congrats!

iriegnome · #11 10-25-2012, 12:22 PM

WOW... Drop dead wow...

tinman 1967 · #12 10-25-2012, 02:13 PM

Nice. I went into guitar center over the weekend for some speak on connectors, and the store clerk was noodling on that very same bass. I commented on how nice it was, so he handed it to me where I fiddled a bit with it. It really is a beauty!
He told me he was planning on purchasing it in a few days if it was still for sale.
The finish is really great. Super light, and as others have said, the neck feels great . I have researched the honey finish and have come up with nothing. Now I know that at least 2 exist

portlandguy · #13 10-25-2012, 02:15 PM

Very nice!

**bobbybass85** · #14 10-25-2012, 02:18 PM

That might be the first time I've liked a plain white PG EVER!

Mike M. · #15 10-25-2012, 02:25 PM

Whoa! That is nice! I also think it looks perfect as is.

I never played a P Special but I did try out a J Special last weekend that was a very good player. Very punchy sound as well.

Enjoy!!

fourstringdrums · #16 10-25-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbybass85

That might be the first time I've liked a plain white PG EVER!

Same here. It's a beauty on that finish. I hope they're still making it next year some time. I may get me one.

christle · #17 10-25-2012, 02:49 PM

Beautiful bass. I love my American Special Precision and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.

Pet Sounds · #18 10-25-2012, 08:16 PM

I saw one of those at my local GC. Beautiful bass, but I couldn't really evaluate it because the setup was so awful.

bonga_rascal · #19 10-25-2012, 11:07 PM

I got a precision some time back and I absolutely love every freaking P-bass that I see. Yours looks great man! Very unique colour scheme you got going there. Have fun with here.

P.S - Which flats are you gonna be installing?

Munjibunga · #20 10-25-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

So, I am walking through a store yesterday in Kentucky, like I tend to do to "de-compress" and there, hanging way up on the wall is a brand new 2012 American Special Precision in honey burst! Hadn't seen 'em before.....

It now belongs to me!

I have to have it mailed home - Good thing actually....It will give me a little time to tell my Wife......

Oh well....early Christmas present to myself, I guess!

So is this a forgiveness bass or a permission bass? Or worse, a revenge bass? Anyway, it looks great! Congratulations, I hope.