SOLD 2012 Fender FSR American Special Honeyburst P Bass - 7.75 lbs

$650.00 via Paypal, shipped ConUS.

Slim "C" profile neck
1.625" nut
Lightweight, 2-piece Alder body
7 pounds, 12 ounces
CTS 250k pots
Switchcraft jack
Thin, hand-rubbed Nitro finish
Fender nickel roundwound strings
Includes Protec Contego case

There's tons of love for these basses, especially for the thin neck, thinner finish, and light weight. What sets this one apart are its well-matched, 2-piece body, and its feather light, 7lb 12oz weight.

I am the original owner and used this bass at home and at a number of rehearsals, but it's never seen a gig or a smokey stage. Bass will ship in an as-new Protec Contego case. This case is lightyears better than the flimsy gig bags these basses came with. The Contego is undeniably a really nice case.

Disclosures: Bass is in good condition with a handful of dings and scratches caused by normal player wear, and a little bit of fret sprout from the dry, winter air. The finish is very thin and is more like a hand-rubbed oil finish than a traditional nitrocellulose finish and the body wood seems a little softer than most poly finished alder bodies. As a result, the bass has acquired a few dents and dings through regular play. IMO, it would be almost impossible to play one of these regularly without imparting a little character to the instrument. Quite frankly, it's a great bass for someone who likes a bass that earns its mojo honestly. There is what I think is a scratch near the neck mounting plate. It appears to me to be superficial and does not look like it causes any significant issues with the bass. Finally, there are four small holes drilled in the headstock, hidden by the stock tuners, used for mounting a set of Hipshot Ultralight tuners (not included in sale). I have tried to photograph these concerns as best I could.

 

Thanks for the kind words. It is a great bass. Someone asked me in a pm me about the tone, and I responded that the tone is fairly neutral, with just a little something extra in the high mids. My opinion is that it takes aftermarket pickups and strings well, letting the tone of your upgrades shine through.

Sorry guys. I'm not parting this one out.

It is definitely still available. I've had a lot of nibbles and offers but nothing definite yet.

 

Sold.