Fender FSR question - Page 2

tastybasslines · #21 12-28-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMusic

Never said it was $499.00 and the question was about FSR basses all being MIM. Just answered the question.

Ok. I'm not sure what I've seen then...all the FSR basses I've looked at online were 499 and I look often. I've never seen a MIA FSR ever.

pica · #22 12-29-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tastybasslines

Ok. I'm not sure what I've seen then...all the FSR basses I've looked at online were 499 and I look often. I've never seen a MIA FSR ever.

They're on sale at GC for $449.

ggvicviper · #23 12-29-2012, 07:12 AM

Definitely at least 4 years old. Check out this thread from 2008 where a guy got one...

New FSR Jazz

Nothing wrong with the bass itself, but I think it should be called a Guitar Center exclusive more than a FSR, which are usually limited edition.

EDIT: It's probably about 8 years old... See the post below from Mind Eroded. They discontinued the P version though... Only the Jazz remains. It has the old MIM headstock.

tastybasslines · #24 12-29-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pica

They're on sale at GC for $449.

Its not MIA.

ggvicviper · #25 12-29-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tastybasslines

Its not MIA.

There are FSR MIA basses too. I think someone got an American Special around here that was a special run.

pica · #26 12-29-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tastybasslines

Its not MIA.

Oh yea, I know.

mattbass6945 · #27 12-29-2012, 07:23 AM

the fsr (natural/tort) in question was mim and it was $499. i had one and i believe it was also an ash body (if memory serves). nothing wrong with those bent tin bridges, they served their purpose.

Mind Eroded · #28 12-29-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pica

The one in particular I was referring to is a jazz, natural wood with a tort pick guard. I don't really know what version or model it is.

I bought one of these in GC in 2004. It is still my 'main bass'. I made some mods over the years(swapped pickups) however there was nothing 'wrong' with the stock ones. these are great basses, mine sports some incredibly nice matched woodgrain...it sounds, plays and feels like a jazz bass should and I have even sold MIA jazzes in the past to keep this one.

On a side note, im not sure if this is still an issue with these basses, but in my experience some of the early models(including mine) had a pretty substantial neck pocket gap on the upper horn side. However, this is purely a cosmetic issue and If you are seriously looking to pick one of these up, I would urge you to handpick a model in person(if possible) rather than ordering sight unseen(since this is a natural finish, woodgrain varies from model to model, and I have seen some pretty mismatched ones over the years)

here's mine:

MyMusic · #29 12-29-2012, 08:15 AM

Here is a Fender stock photo of my recent purchase. FSR Antigua Precision. It's an MIM.

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georgestrings · #30 12-29-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ggvicviper

There are FSR MIA basses too. I think someone got an American Special around here that was a special run.

Yeah, there's a bunch of us that got a "limited edition" FSR Hot Rod Jazz that's MIA - they came with a nitro finish on the body and neck, white, with matching headstock, tort PG, SCN pups, S1 switch, BAII bridge, and a brown tolex "vintage" hardshell case from G&G cases:

- georgestrings

ggvicviper · #31 12-29-2012, 08:26 AM

I have a FSR Standard P in White Chrome Pearl, too.

bh2 · #32 12-29-2012, 09:30 AM

This is a MIA FSR...

Fender Honeyburst AM Special P-Bass, lightly modded

Texsunburst59 · #33 12-29-2012, 10:00 AM

Here's my Fender '03 FSR MIM Jazz I picked up in a pawnshop for $ 115 w/case, strap and 2 sets of bass strings. I really didn't NEED or WANT a bass at the time, but I just couldn't pass up this deal.

pica · #34 12-29-2012, 04:01 PM

These are some nice lookin basses. I really like the natural look of the wood.

Zootsuitbass · #35 12-29-2012, 07:50 PM

I have a FRS american 62 vintage RI. It was made in 01 for Mars music. Ice blue metallic w/matching mint guard.

Pretty sweet.

**TheAnalogKid** · #36 12-29-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Texsunburst59

Here's my Fender '03 FSR MIM Jazz I picked up in a pawnshop for $ 115 w/case, strap and 2 sets of bass strings. I really didn't NEED or WANT a bass at the time, but I just couldn't pass up this deal.

Hey Tex...WOW! I am still very surprised that any pawn shop in the Western world would sell any Fender for that price. I saw your FSR Jazz in another thread, very nice!!! I still think the remaining ones are worth the 450-500 at MF/GC, though.

pica · #37 12-30-2012, 04:44 AM

Sweet, can't wait to get one. I haven't heard a bad thing about them.

Texsunburst59 · #38 12-30-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalogKid

Hey Tex...WOW! I am still very surprised that any pawn shop in the Western world would sell any Fender for that price. I saw your FSR Jazz in another thread, very nice!!! I still think the remaining ones are worth the 450-500 at MF/GC, though.

Thanks TAK. This isn't even my best pawnshop score. Here in South Tx., people GIVE basses away. They have no loyalty to them and abandon them like mangy dogs. In the last 5 yrs. I've scored 5 pretty killer deals. Here's the order in which they were purchased.

The 1st 3 purchased as same pawnshop:

1) '74 Fender S.B. Jazz Bass for $ 64.64
2) '79 Fender Black P-Bass for $ 180
3) '79 Fender Butterscotch P-Bass w/ OHSC for $ 260
4) '89 Fender Metallic Silver "Longhorn" Jazz Bass w/ OHSC for $315
5) '66 Fender Black P-Bass w/ OHSC for $ 140 (this was just recently )

pica · #39 12-30-2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Texsunburst59

Thanks TAK. This isn't even my best pawnshop score. Here in South Tx., people GIVE basses away. They have no loyalty to them and abandon them like mangy dogs. In the last 5 yrs. I've scored 5 pretty killer deals. Here's the order in which they were purchased.

The 1st 3 purchased as same pawnshop:

1) '74 Fender S.B. Jazz Bass for $ 64.64
2) '79 Fender Black P-Bass for $ 180
3) '79 Fender Butterscotch P-Bass w/ OHSC for $ 260
4) '89 Fender Metallic Silver "Longhorn" Jazz Bass w/ OHSC for $315
5) '66 Fender Black P-Bass w/ OHSC for $ 140 (this was just recently )

I bet that '79 Fender Butterscotch P-Bass is a beautiful bass.

**TheAnalogKid** · #40 12-30-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Texsunburst59

1) '74 Fender S.B. Jazz Bass for $ 64.64
2) '79 Fender Black P-Bass for $ 180
3) '79 Fender Butterscotch P-Bass w/ OHSC for $ 260
4) '89 Fender Metallic Silver "Longhorn" Jazz Bass w/ OHSC for $315
5) '66 Fender Black P-Bass w/ OHSC for $ 140 (this was just recently )

Yeah, I remember all the butt-hurt and unjustified flak you got in that '66 Precision-related thread! Bryan R. Tyler (mod) did a good job putting the kibosh on all the negativity. Good thread that was!