Difference between these 2 basses

[Kelloggs]

What's the difference between Fender P-Bass Deluxe active and Deluxe (about $1000 more expensive)?

 

[bubinga5]

at a guess ones an MIM and the other is a USA.... weather the difference is worth it is up to you playing both..

 

[hdracer]

USA-MIM

 

[Stranger Danger]

Besides fit and finish and superior electronics (USA), the mexican has a jazz neck. I know some people here like the MIM version but I found the pups to be very weak and thin sounding. I dont particularly care for actives though. If youre looking for something like that I would look at the classifieds here. Somebody has a Fender Hot-Rod P for sale for little more than the MIM would cost and it is a far superior instrument.

 

[Kelloggs]

I hate low quality made basses, no wonder it's cheap.

 

[Burlington]

I hate low quality made basses, no wonder it's cheap.

:scowl:

 

[Kelloggs]

:scowl:

Sorry Mexican Jesus!

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

I suggest that the OP play both and decide if the MIA deluxe is worth the extra coin. I know that I played one, at some length, and it was the nicest factory fender I've ever played with, bar none. Just hangin' on the wall at Guitar Trader. If I needed a 4 string, I'd certainly consider it...

 

[s_mcsleazy]

Sorry Mexican Jesus!

thats more than jesus

thats "the dude"

 

[Kelloggs]

I suggest that the OP play both and decide if the MIA deluxe is worth the extra coin. I know that I played one, at some length, and it was the nicest factory fender I've ever played with, bar none. Just hangin' on the wall at Guitar Trader. If I needed a 4 string, I'd certainly consider it...

I know right. I know the USA one would be worth it. Did you try the MIM one?