Fender Honeyburst AM Special P-Bass, lightly modded

[Megas3300]

Originally Posted by odarellmc

I see ya, sweet!

The way I see it, you pay less and you don't have to have the moment where it gets it's first ding. It is always easier after the first one, but the first one is always , every one after that is added mojo.

[WoodyJ]

Originally Posted by odarellmc

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?

Yes, nearly half of what I paid for the bass...but I just sold the original one here on TB for enough that it ended up being worth it for me. Evidently the word is out on these AM Special necks, so selling your existing one shouldn't be a problem if it stays like new.

Regarding your earlier post, I haven't recorded anything with the honeyburst so far. My "Number One" is still the '65 Precision I've had for a long time that is my main recording P-Bass. It is somewhat of a mongrel with its Warmoth Jazz neck and Lollar pickup but it's otherwise all original.

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by Megas3300

The way I see it, you pay less and you don't have to have the moment where it gets it's first ding. It is always easier after the first one, but the first one is always , every one after that is added mojo.

Lol, well put...

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by WoodyJ

Yes, nearly half of what I paid for the bass...but I just sold the original one here on TB for enough that it ended up being worth it for me. Evidently the word is out on these AM Special necks, so selling your existing one shouldn't be a problem if it stays like new.

Regarding your earlier post, I haven't recorded anything with the honeyburst so far. My "Number One" is still the '65 Precision I've had for a long time that is my main recording P-Bass. It is somewhat of a mongrel with its Warmoth Jazz neck and Lollar pickup but it's otherwise all original.

Gotcha, makes sense now..

[76Dub]

I'm picking mine up tomorrow weather permitting....pics to follow!

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by 76Dub

I'm picking mine up tomorrow weather permitting....pics to follow!

Nice!

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by 76Dub

I'm picking mine up tomorrow weather permitting....pics to follow!

I know the price went up to 899.99, where you able to get it at the discounted price?

[jbybj]

I too was instantly drawn to this bass when I played it in GC a couple of months ago. I was not even close to being able to justify a new bass. When I saw someone looking at Fenders, I put this bass in their hands. If I couldn't have it I wanted someone else to buy it.

They look great in person.

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by 76Dub

Yes $699 plus a coupon

Nice!

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by jbybj

I too was instantly drawn to this bass when I played it in GC a couple of months ago. I was not even close to being able to justify a new bass. When I saw someone looking at Fenders, I put this bass in their hands. If I couldn't have it I wanted someone else to buy it.

They look great in person.

You're a good man, i would have hid it behind some amps, lol

[76Dub]

Picked mine up today and went right to the scale. 7.5 lbs of pure tone. The neck feels better then my old american standard and what a nice woody punch!

[odarellmc]

Originally Posted by 76Dub

Picked mine up today and went right to the scale. 7.5 lbs of pure tone. The neck feels better then my old american standard and what a nice woody punch!

Welcome to the club, bro! She is sweet isnt she, 7.5, didn't know she was THAT light....

[diamond]

you are right on the money, i thought the maple was very sweet but the rosewood you put on it just took it to another level. enjoy. i missed my chance of buying one i played it and it was fantastic. enjoy thanks for sharing.

[klejst]

Honestly either neck looks good, I just love that Honeyburst body though.