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For sale Fender P/J Bass 1979 Vintage

Sold
$3,000.00
Strings
4
Status
This item has been sold and is no longer available!

Details

This has been with me since 1979, I bought the bass new in Boston, it has toured many times over and has the wear to show it, but this bass sounds and plays like no other P bass I've ever owned, it is all original except the bridge pup, pickguard, and BadAss Bridge but I have the original black pickguard, and bridge as well, the bridge pup is a Nordstrand NJVSE, the badass bridge was installed by Leo Quan himself in San Francisco, back in 1981, comes with OHSC. the body is ASH, so the bass is 10.5 lbs, but that with the bridge makes this bass sound big, tight, and focused.
I would. like to see this bass go to someone who can appreciate the history and sound.
Shipping is free CONUS
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Comments

BonBass

Gold Supporting Member
Aug 16, 2019
48
329
New York City area
I have this exact year Fender P bass and a very similar PJ set-up with a Badass II bridge. It has been my main bass since purchasing it in 1981. It has tone for miles. It is as Fender as Fender gets. While it is on the heavier side (so not great for those with back problems), I suspect your bass will shine and sing its tones admirably for many decades to come.
 
Jun 11, 2012
18,303
21,057
Mascoutah, IL
I have an MIA N series of the same configuration made in the 90s. It’s the best Fender bass I’ve ever played. Definitely the best sounding Fender bass I’ve heard.
 

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