2013/2014 Fender American Professional Precision HELP

[aaron bernards]

Hey all -

Just purchased a 13 or 14 Am pro p (candy apple red) for $925. Needs a set up - grub screws down, shim the neck, and intonation. Is it worry-some that this posiflex neck needs this kind of work?

Also thinking I should drop in some Fender pv 63's in there. Have heard the V-mods aren't great but I'll have to see for myself when I get it.

 

[Turnaround]

Hey all -

Just purchased a 13 or 14 Am pro p (candy apple red) for $925. Needs a set up - grub screws down, shim the neck, and intonation. Is it worry-some that this posiflex neck needs this kind of work?

Why would you be concerned when it simply needs a setup? That's entirely normal.

 

[aaron bernards]

Why would you be concerned when it simply needs a setup? That's entirely normal.

I don't know much about the posi neck technology. Curious if it's a warning sign that the neck isn't 100% straight but I guess as long as the truss rod works I'll be okay

 

[Shawn Luckman]

Hey all -

Just purchased a 13 or 14 Am pro p (candy apple red) for $925. Needs a set up - grub screws down, shim the neck, and intonation. Is it worry-some that this posiflex neck needs this kind of work?

Also thinking I should drop in some Fender pv 63's in there. Have heard the V-mods aren't great but I'll have to see for myself when I get it.

2013-2014 you have the Am.Std Precision bass, these came with the Fender Custom Shop pickups not the V Mods,

 

[aaron bernards]

2013-2014 you have the Am.Std Precision bass, these came with the Fender Custom Shop pickups not the V Mods,

Holy crap! Guitar Center scammed me! hahaha. I wasn't thinking they made the professional series then but that's what it was labeled as. I should ask them for some money back! Those turds.

 

[pineweasel]

I have one of these, it’s a really good Precision. The colour is Mystic Red. The Custom Shop pickup is excellent, no need to replace it. Just set it up using Fender’s guide and you’ll be all set
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[Pet Sounds]

Holy crap! Guitar Center scammed me! hahaha. I wasn't thinking they made the professional series then but that's what it was labeled as. I should ask them for some money back! Those turds.

You're probably better off with a 2014 American Standard than a Pro I. Be happy about that.

 

[Shawn Luckman]

You're probably better off with a 2014 American Standard than a Pro I. Be happy about that.

Very true my 2014 Am.Std.Precision

 

[aaron bernards]

I have one of these, it’s a really good Precision. The colour is Mystic Red. The Custom Shop pickup is excellent, no need to replace it. Just set it up using Fender’s guide and you’ll be all set
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Sick, I am happier about the pickup for sure. Mystic red looks awesome. Thank you

 

[aaron bernards]

You're probably better off with a 2014 American Standard than a Pro I. Be happy about that.

Awesome, you may be right. I think I'll be happy with it! cheers

 

[aaron bernards]

Very true my 2014 Am.Std.Precision
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Love olympic white. what would you say the value is on a "good condition" am standard that needs a setup / new strings

 

[Pet Sounds]

@aaron bernards, I see GC stores mislabeling basses quite frequently. I think it's much more likely a lack of knowledge on the part of the staff than an attempt to scam anybody.

 

[aaron bernards]

@aaron bernards, I see GC stores mislabeling basses quite frequently. I think it's much more likely a lack of knowledge on the part of the staff than an attempt to scam anybody.

Yeah you're right I agree. I'll probably just ask if they'd set it up for me for mislabeling. Would you say it's worth $925?

 

[Shawn Luckman]

Not really sure on the American prices i'm afraid, being from the other side of the pond. Check the for sale prices here on TB it will be a good start. Hopefully GC may either refund you some amount as it wasn't a Pro series bass, or change the strings & do a factory setup for you. The necks on these basses with the rolled edges & reinforced rods feel great in the hand you may be surprised, that your bass may just need new strings & a clean up and minor tweaks.

 

[nilorius]

If You feell that You need that full setup and never had done it before, but want it to do it yourself - be shure that You have the right instruments for adjusting truss rod, changing the action level of strings and pickups and start after Your breakfasts first copy. Also be shure You have a lot of time to do the job right and till the end. If You don't know what to do, the internet will help You at full power. The easiest way is to bring it to Your master, but that will cost You some. Better is to do it Yourself, because sooner or later You will have to do a small or full setup Yourself anyway. Good luck !!!

 

[pbassnut]

Holy crap! Guitar Center scammed me! hahaha. I wasn't thinking they made the professional series then but that's what it was labeled as. I should ask them for some money back! Those turds.

If it's a 2013 or 2014 American Standard instead of a 2017 (or newer) American Pro, I think you're probably at least as good, if not better off overall. I have a to die for 2013 Jade Pearl Metallic alder/rosewood Precision and the Fender Custom Shop pickup that came stock on that bad boy is the bomb, IMHO. Whereas I've certainly seen a few posts where the owners of American Pros love those V-Mod pickups, I've also read quite a few posts from people who didn't like them so much. In addition, I didn't really care all that much for the tall frets that come stock on the American Pros.

 

[Pet Sounds]

Yeah you're right I agree. I'll probably just ask if they'd set it up for me for mislabeling. Would you say it's worth $925?

Yes.

 

[Turnaround]

I don't know much about the posi neck technology. Curious if it's a warning sign that the neck isn't 100% straight but I guess as long as the truss rod works I'll be okay

There's nothing special about "Posiflex" necks other than that they are just regular necks with graphite rods for re-inforcement. According to Fender, the graphite rods reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations the environment. Perhaps they help, but they certainly don't prevent it. And it's a good thing that they don't. If you force the wood to not move with environmental fluctuations, the wood will crack or split.

 

[aaron bernards]

There's nothing special about "Posiflex" necks other than that they are just regular necks with graphite rods for re-inforcement. According to Fender, the graphite rods reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations the environment. Perhaps they help, but they certainly don't prevent it. And it's a good thing that they don't. If you force the wood to not move with environmental fluctuations, the wood will crack or split.

great info, thank you!

 

[Polardog]

The price seems fair enough, but I think they should have set it up properly for you. I'm a big fan of American Standards, no need to think your should have bought a Pro instead.