SOLD 1989 MIJ Fender P-Bass - Surf Green

This is the best P bass I've ever owned but the bottom line is I hardly ever play a P-Bass. So here it is.........again! I have actually bought and sold this bass 3 times over the last 10 years

This bass feels VERY vintage to me, particularly the neck. It has very nice rolled edges on the board. I love the color which is actually Surf Green. In the photos it appears a bit darker and kind of looks like Seafoam Green but trust me, it's the lighter shade Surf Green color.

I changed out the pickup and it now sports a Duncan SPB1. I have the original that will be included with the bass.

The pots and jack have been changed out and replaced with high quality switchcraft components. The knobs are replacements as is the tortoise guard and covers. When I originally bought the bass from a Nashville player it had no covers and a white guard. I think it looks a lot better now.

It will also come with a "real" vintage Fender P-Bass hard shell case. The black tolex kind with the red/orange plush interior. It looks to me like it may be from the late 60's or early 70's but I can't say for certain.

Weight is 9 pounds 6.6 ounces. The nut measures 1 11/16".

[DEL]$1,195.00 [/DEL]> Now Reduced to $1,095.00 Shipped and insured in the CONUS.

 

IMO the covers are largely historical. They really don't serve any practical purpose as far as I can tell. I understand why many players remove them as they can get in your way depending on your playing style and technique. I am a fingerstyle player and I have found that I'm comfortable resting my right thumb on the edge of the pickup cover and then playing just behind it with my other fingers (see the last photo of me playing the bass). If someone buys this beautiful bass they can certainly remove the covers if that's their preference......

 

Thanks for the bump and the positive comments. I know a lot of this is subjective but I have never thought of the neck on this bass as being "Big". Actually it feels a little thinner to me than many of the 70's P basses I have played over the years. I find it to be quite comfortable but I do have reasonably large hands so that may be why. Regardless the neck feel is "very vintage" and I always enjoy playing it!

 

Thanks for your input road-cat1 ! Yep, I've heard that theory too but never knew if it was really true or not. Sounds kind of like the 50's SciFi mindset meets bass guitar building......gotta love that!

 

Yes, it's the standard 34" long scale!