New Fender American Vintage Series - Waiting Room - Page 42

sneha1965 · #**821** 02-08-2013, 11:28 AM

kobass, please let us know what you got with pics and what you think. Thanks!

ShowLow · #**822** 02-08-2013, 11:46 AM

Kobass...we're waiting!! Your 24 hours are up. Inquiring minds want to know!!

kobass · #**823** 02-08-2013, 11:53 AM

Hey everyone,
I just opened the box now. Twenty three hours was good enough! Wow! First, the case is just like the one in the link I posted (Sweetwater web site). It's cream with dark brown edges and the classic orange interior. The bass is beautiful! The faded sonic blue is gorgeous! The mint green guard is just like in the pics we've seen so far. It's definitely a "deeper" mint than others I've seen. I have two other (non-Fender) basses with mint guards, and the mint is much more subtle on those. The weight is just about right. I'll get it on a scale at some point. There are mutes in the bridge cover. The bass is strung with roundwounds, but they actually included a set of flats in the case! I played her only for a couple of minutes, but my initial impression is that she's a keeper! Very resonant, and I cannot find a dead spot-not even around the fifth to seventh frets on the G-string. Awesome! Lots of case candy (the useless "vintage" strap, cable, etc.) There is also what appears to be a reproduction of an old user's manual. I've only glanced at it, but it gives tips on how to play if you are new to the instrument (coming from guitar or DB perhaps).
Anyway, I've got a couple of hours more of work to do. After that, I'll spend a couple of hours playing. I promise I'll get pics up asap-as long as I have power and internet access during the storm!

king_biscuit · #**824** 02-08-2013, 11:55 AM

Does it have the deeper cutaways like the Fullerton era reissues?

kobass · #**825** 02-08-2013, 12:21 PM

I'm no Fender historian, so I can't answer about the cutaways. Since you guys were so supportive, I took some quick pics.

Please keep in mind, the lighting is not the greatest, I didn't use a tripod, and the protective film is still on the pickguard. Once I get to spend some more time with her, I'll take better pics. She looks MUCH better in person!

Mastermold · #**826** 02-08-2013, 12:26 PM

Beautiful bass! Dig the woodgrain on the rosewood.

miles'tone · #**827** 02-08-2013, 12:28 PM

Now you're talking Fender. That is just beautiful!

biosfer · #**828** 02-08-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kobass

I'm no Fender historian, so I can't answer about the cutaways. Since you guys were so supportive, I took some quick pics.

Please keep in mind, the lighting is not the greatest, I didn't use a tripod, and the protective film is still on the pickguard. Once I get to spend some more time with her, I'll take better pics. She looks MUCH better in person!

lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to order!
still stayed sonic blue between seminole red

narud · #**829** 02-08-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastermold

Beautiful bass! Dig the woodgrain on the rosewood.

+fantastic looking rosewood board. much better than the board on the 62 ri jazz i have.

kobass · #**830** 02-08-2013, 12:33 PM

fwiw, these pics don't do it justice. I promise I'll get some better ones up over the weekend (if I still have power and internet access). The Faded Sonic Blue looks washed out in these pics. In person, it's somewhat deeper/more robust.

Again, I've only played her for a few minutes, but the neck is super comfy and the frets are definitely "vintage" (read: small). I'll try to get some close-up side shots so you can check 'em out.

Thanks for all of the comments. Now I gotta get some work done!

Mastermold · #**831** 02-08-2013, 12:34 PM

kobass needs this bass now for his avatar pic.

kobass · #**832** 02-08-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastermold

kobass needs this bass now for his avatar pic.

Especially since I might be selling the one that's there now to fund this one...

sneha1965 · #**833** 02-08-2013, 12:43 PM

Beautiful!!!

Pet Sounds · #**834** 02-08-2013, 12:44 PM

Gorgeous bass!

Zoomie · #**835** 02-08-2013, 12:51 PM

Awesome ! Can't wait for mine to arrive.

ShowLow · #**836** 02-08-2013, 01:10 PM

Beauty!! The color is awesome. Love that RW grain on the fretboard. The pickup cover doesn't look as square as some pics...? Kind of resembles the one that came with my '62.

Congrats

Congrats