2007 Am St 5-String P: poly or nitro?

[Rayjay]

I've heard that the first runs of 5-string Am St P's were nitro, I know the new ones (at least since 2011) are poly finish but I can't find info on ones from 2007.

(There's one for sale but owner is not sure)

 

[Flaked Beans]

I've heard that the first runs of 5-string Am St P's were nitro, I know the new ones (at least since 2011) are poly finish but I can't find info on ones from 2007.

(There's one for sale but owner is not sure)

Nitro? No nitro since 1967.

 

[Flaked Beans]

except some reissues, custom shop and signature models.

 

[Rayjay]

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There are a few select years that American Standards were lacquer finishes, just not sure which

 

[Flaked Beans]

The link above doesn't think so.

 

[Rayjay]

The link above is their current production line. I'm asking about a 2007. The link was to demonstrate there are nitro finishes since 1967, you beat me with your second post.

 

[Flaked Beans]

ok.

 

[Rayjay]

Fender American 5 string P bass. What are your impressions? | TalkBass.com

I didn't want to resurrect this thread but a few people mention nitro

 

[BrentD]

I would think that even if there were some nitro ones, they'd have to be classic colors like Oly White, Black, or 2TSB/3TSB that might just be laying around and available in the factory. The metallics like Candy Apple Red, Candy Cola, etc. only appear on certain poly-spec models and so lacquer for those would require a special order from the paint manufacturer.

 

[HeavyDuty]

My oldest P5 was a 2007 built burst reviewer sample and is definitely poly.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Polly

 

[Arizona Jones]

Fender American 5 string P bass. What are your impressions? | TalkBass.com

I didn't want to resurrect this thread but a few people mention nitro

Two mentions of nitro in that thread. One guy says he wished they came in nitro, and the other guy said he bought one in nitro.

I think the second guy is just mistaken.

2007 price guide linked below details the available finishes and there is no mention of nitro.

Fender American 5 string P bass. What are your impressions? | TalkBass.com

 

[jbednarski]

My '76 P was definitely not poly.

 

[Joedog]

Polly

.......want a cracker?

 

[Rayjay]

Ok thanks guys that's what I thought.

 

[P. Aaron]

My 2010 Precision V has their 'thin' skin finish. It's more than likely poly or some such as switching to nitro cellulose would be expensive & Fender isn't about expensive except to those who want to buy a CS or a collectible.