Fender Honeyburst AM Special P-Bass, lightly modded - Page 5

gurensan · #81 01-24-2013, 06:55 PM

I picked one up at a GC but every jerk in there was watching me like a hawk so I didn't really dig in and take it for a real spin. Apparently it's more popular than they expected.

I'd love to see it with the tinted neck/fretboard, covers, and the '57 pickguard! That tortie looks great on it, though.

odarellmc · #82 01-24-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gurensan

I picked one up at a GC but every jerk in there was watching me like a hawk so I didn't really dig in and take it for a real spin. Apparently it's more popular than they expected.

I'd love to see it with the tinted neck/fretboard, covers, and the '57 pickguard! That tortie looks great on it, though.

I wonder if its worth tinting it yourself..interesting mix of accessories

**RaginRog** · #83 01-24-2013, 07:45 PM

Played one the other day at GC. Good bass, very light weight, and nice P bass tone, US made...for $699 new. If my wife wasn't prego with twins, and I didn't just buy a car, I'd of bought it.

odarellmc · #84 01-27-2013, 02:07 AM

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Actually, nothing so far...that's the way it looks. The last pic in the first post shows it best.

Fender's "hand stained" finish has a very thin satin clear lacquer topcoat over what appears to be stained bare wood with no undercoat.

The finish probably could made more glossy by using a good automotive polish like Mother's or Meguiar's. I did that on a Wine Red Highway One Jazz I used to have and it looked killer. The Highway Ones had a very flat, not satin, finish but must have had an undercoat filler because the wood "grain" was completely smooth unlike these hand stained ones.

do you plan on using a polish on your honey burst P?

Buster Brown · #85 01-27-2013, 03:46 AM

Can't really speak to what Woody might do, but I use a little Dunlop spray on mine and it works really well. Doesn't gunk up or anything....

odarellmc · #86 01-27-2013, 03:49 AM

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Can't really speak to what Woody might do, but I use a little Dunlop spray on mine and it works really well. Doesn't gunk up or anything....

Hmmm does it give it shine?

Buster Brown · #87 01-27-2013, 03:53 AM

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Hmmm does it give it shine?

Yes it does....without the wax....and cleans as well.

**WoodyJ** · #88 01-27-2013, 06:59 AM

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do you plan on using a polish on your honey burst P?

Nope, I don't want it to be shiny. I use an automotive product called "Mother's Showtime Instant Detailer" which is great for removing fingerprints and back-of-the-neck crud without adding additional shine.

I used to have a Wine Red Highway One Jazz that I disassembled and polished with a buffer and it looked great.

odarellmc · #89 01-27-2013, 08:02 AM

Good tips, thx fellas..

odarellmc · #90 01-27-2013, 08:09 AM

Question WoodyJ, its my observation that the thick headstock of this bass is responsible for a good deal of the resonance of this bass, did you notice a difference when you changed necks? Also is the new headstock the same thickness as the original?

**WoodyJ** · #91 01-27-2013, 09:03 AM

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Question WoodyJ, its my observation that the thick headstock of this bass is responsible for a good deal of the resonance of this bass, did you notice a difference when you changed necks? Also is the new headstock the same thickness as the original?

The new neck came off a non-FSR American Special and is identical to the one that came on the bass, aside from the rosewood board.

Not sure if it's the headstock that makes these basses more resonant than usual. I have a '82 Fullerton AV reissue that has an equally thick headstock and it isn't as resonant as the honeyburst one. I believe it's a combination of good body wood with the super-thin finish, which is just a light coat of satin lacquer over bare stained wood...no filler, no sealer, no undercoat.

I've been playing bass for 40 years and every time I play this thing I'm amazed at the bang for the buck at $699. I believe that sale price ends after January 31, though.

odarellmc · #92 01-27-2013, 06:01 PM

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The new neck came off a non-FSR American Special and is identical to the one that came on the bass, aside from the rosewood board.

Not sure if it's the headstock that makes these basses more resonant than usual. I have a '82 Fullerton AV reissue that has an equally thick headstock and it isn't as resonant as the honeyburst one. I believe it's a combination of good body wood with the super-thin finish, which is just a light coat of satin lacquer over bare stained wood...no filler, no sealer, no undercoat.

I've been playing bass for 40 years and every time I play this thing I'm amazed at the bang for the buck at $699. I believe that sale price ends after January 31, though.

Interesting, well we have ours so we're good, im a new bass player, it would be good to hear you put up something using this bass.

SIFJiggy · #93 01-27-2013, 06:18 PM

Not to thread hijack - but I LOVE my mahogany hand stained ash jazz from sweetwater - light, sooo resonant, and sharp.

One drawback--- the satin finish/wood is very very soft. I'm careful with this bass so I don't know how, but I got a couple of good dents that you can tell are from light pressure.

Is this a problem with this Honeyburst P? It might be that ash is softer?

odarellmc · #94 01-27-2013, 06:21 PM

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Not to thread hijack - but I LOVE my mahogany hand stained ash jazz from sweetwater - light, sooo resonant, and sharp.

One drawback--- the satin finish/wood is very very soft. I'm careful with this bass so I don't know how, but I got a couple of good dents that you can tell are from light pressure.

Is this a problem with this Honeyburst P? It might be that ash is softer?

I have a little dent on the bottom of mine and i dont know how it happened because ive been handling it like a baby, and with out all the finishes i would imagine we have to be more careful, post a pic of yours..

odarellmc · #95 01-27-2013, 06:23 PM

Hey woodyJ if you don't mind me asking, been checking out some RW necks on ebay, its more than half the cost of the whole bass! Did you pay alot for your neck?

SIFJiggy · #96 01-27-2013, 07:55 PM

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odarellmc · #97 01-28-2013, 02:37 AM

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I wonder what could do that, maybe its the case u keep it in...

SIFJiggy · #98 01-28-2013, 05:36 AM

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I wonder what could do that, maybe its the case u keep it in...

Stock Fender HSC... I'm clueless too....

I do love the soft finish and resonance so much I'm GASn for this P now though, too... Even if I mess it up.

Megas3300 · #99 01-28-2013, 05:44 AM

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Stock Fender HSC... I'm clueless too....

I do love the soft finish and resonance so much I'm GASn for this P now though, too... Even if I mess it up.

It WILL get messed up, that's how I got mine for $595 + tax. It was a "scratch and dent" price, and it had a couple minor scratches and a small odd dent on the upper horn. It is still a great bass.

If you are ok with having a couple imperfections, it is a brilliant bass. (That neck

) See what GC can do for you.

Here's mine: NBD (Finally!) American Special Fender Precision

odarellmc · #**100** 01-28-2013, 06:34 AM

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It WILL get messed up, that's how I got mine for $595 + tax. It was a "scratch and dent" price, and it had a couple minor scratches and a small odd dent on the upper horn. It is still a great bass.

If you are ok with having a couple imperfections, it is a brilliant bass. (That neck

) See what GC can do for you.

Here's mine: NBD (Finally!) American Special Fender Precision

I see ya, sweet!