Fender American Precision Deluxe

canadian_man_44 · #1 08-24-2010, 06:03 AM

I finally got it. I've been looking at this for weeks while I pondered getting this or a G&L....as well as scraping together the money. The decision was made for me when the G&L sold.
Anyway, I picked this up the other day and took it straight to band practice. Right away I noticed a huge difference between anything I've had/used before and this bass. My last few basses were a Washburn T25(neck through), Fender Jazz(MIM), Fender Squier Jazz Fretless, Ibanez(don't remember the model), 1975 USA Fender Precision, USA Fender Jazz....and a bunch I don't remember. Anyway, suffice it to say this is the first time I've played an American Fender Precision Deluxe(60th Anniversary).

This is a tone monster. I don't even know what all the knobs do yet, but, I just set most of them to center and it sounded better then anything I've played yet. I was plugged into a Marshall amp(not sure of the model as the church owns it) which has a 4 by 12 cabinet. This is the same amp I've been playing my Washburn, Fender Jazz and Squier Fretless through. Anyway, the first thing I noticed was the output of this bass. I had to turn the volume down to half to stop the drums from shaking. Once I figure out what all the knobs do, the tone will just get better.

christle · #2 08-24-2010, 06:13 AM

Beautiful looking bass! I have always wanted that version of the Deluxe.

Vincent P · #3 08-24-2010, 06:19 AM

Congratulations. I've noodled on one of these every time I go to my local music shop. This will be my next purchase. Agree 100%, the tones and playability of this instrument are amazing.

Enjoy it.

cassanova · #4 08-24-2010, 06:25 AM

Congrats! Those are great basses. They have a very well balanced, deep, fat, warm, rich, room, filling tone.

I owned a 5 string version for a short while before having to part ways with it for financial reasons.

waleross · #5 08-24-2010, 06:56 AM

I have one that's Montego Black (discontinued color) and just had it set up for the first time. These just stand on their own as far as tone goes. I don't use much in the way of pedals or toys with it,its all in the bass.....Good luck with it . .

canadian_man_44 · #6 08-24-2010, 08:07 AM

Does anyone know where I can find the user manual? I would really like to know what all the knobs do.

pasta4lnch · #7 08-24-2010, 08:12 AM

I had this exact bass - it played great, but I wasn't much for the tone - probably the first and last active bass I'll own. but it is a well built bass - lots of luck!

Hyde · #8 08-24-2010, 08:12 AM

Assuming that they're laid out the same as my '96, it's volume, pan (turn it up for the split pickup, down for humbucker), stacked treble/bass (the little top half is treble and the lower, larger part is bass), and mid. YMMV, since I replaced the guts in mine years ago and am infamous for having a poor memory.

LowDown Hal · #9 08-24-2010, 08:13 AM

That's sweet looking.

I lust for one with a RW neck.

sgtpepper · #10 08-24-2010, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadian_man_44

Does anyone know where I can find the user manual? I would really like to know what all the knobs do.

Hope this helps.
http://fender.com/support/wiring_dia...sts.php#basses
http://support.fender.com/diagrams/b...200_02BPg4.pdf

Good looking bass! congrats!

Medford Bassman · #11 08-24-2010, 08:50 AM

I just picked one up last week from a fellow Tb'er. Sunburst with a maple neck. It's in mint condition, not a ding on it.

Used it at a gig this weekend, it was sweet. Very hot preamp. I had to turn the amp controls down a big. Big, round and full. Plus it's a beautiful bass. I tried to post some pics of it, but I had some problems this morning with the dang upload.

I am considering putting flats on it as flats really completes the bands overall sound.

I am extremely happy with it. Remember shop on TB first for the best deals and honest sellers!

Frankjohnson · #12 08-24-2010, 08:51 AM

You got a sweet one! I think a nice tort pickguard will make it look even better - just my opnion.

BTW -

top knob is master volume
then balance
then bass (lower) - treble (upper)
then Mids

All are cut or boost

StuartV · #13 08-24-2010, 09:10 AM

Do the Deluxes have an option for a Passive mode?

I think what I would really like to find is a P/J 5-string that is either all passive or at least has a passive mode.

Setebos · #14 08-24-2010, 09:20 AM

Beautiful bass!!!!

Paul M · #15 08-24-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartV

Do the Deluxes have an option for a Passive mode?

I think what I would really like to find is a P/J 5-string that is either all passive or at least has a passive mode.

I think only the newest (2010) Deluxe Fenders have a passive mode.

StuartV · #16 08-24-2010, 10:59 AM

But the new Deluxe Fenders do not have an option for a Precision 5-string, right? I don't see one on Fender's site.

LowDown Hal · #17 08-24-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankjohnson

You got a sweet one! I think a nice tort pickguard will make it look even better - just my opnion.

BTW -

top knob is master volume
then balance
then bass (lower) - treble (upper)
then Mids

All are cut or boost

great looking finish

canadian_man_44 · #18 08-24-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankjohnson

You got a sweet one! I think a nice tort pickguard will make it look even better - just my opnion.

I was actually thinking the same thing myself. Tort or possibly an antiqued mother of pearl to match the dots on the fretboard. That will be a little ways down the road though. For now I'm just enjoying the feel and the sound from this beast.

doctorpunch · #19 08-24-2010, 11:54 AM

are these even sold anymore? I've been gassin' for one lately.

canadian_man_44 · #20 08-24-2010, 12:52 PM

They definitely sell them here at Long and McQuade. Not sure if they have those stores in your area but here's the link to one of them.

http://www.long-mcquade.com/products..._-_Natural.htm