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Fender 60th Anniversary Precision Bass

#721
Fletz said:
2007 Tony Franklin Sig, 2011 60th Anniversary, 2008 American Standard

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DSC_0447 by peterdannenfelser, on Flickr
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YOU RULE DUDE...!
 
#722
Jeff K said:
Yes, they were (a special run for GC). I'm not sure though whether they waited until the Blondes were produced before starting on the Bursts. Seems like they were available simultaneously if my memory serves. The Bursts just weren't advertised as widely as the Blondes. I was told by Fender that approx. 125 of the Sunbursts were made.

EDIT: I just looked at the S/Ns on my Blonde and my Burst. I no longer own the Blonde, so I'll "X" out the ending S/N for it.

Blonde: US11120XXX
Burst: US11115005

So my Burst has a lower SN than the Blonde, even though I got the Blonde first. Doesn't mean anything though, since I bought my Burst used from another TB'er.
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I bought my burst new and my blonde used.

Blonde: US11121782
Burst: US11036415

So, it looks to me like they were not done in one run, more like a little bit at a time. These bursts have earlier numbers than the blondes. The plot thickens...
 
#723
WillieB said:
ooooohhh Ohh no .... felt a bit of a G A S bubble there for a minute.

I'll have a sit and a soda and fan myself till it goes away.
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Yeah, here's the spec sheet one of the guys from Fender's Customer Service sent me soon after I picked up my Burst (so they're not real plentiful):

US11115XXX 05/03/2011

Model Name: FSR 60th Anniversary Precision Bass(r) for GC
Model Number: 017-6002-(703)
Series: Limited Anniversary Edition
Body: Ash
Neck: Graphite Reinforced Maple, Modern "C" Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender(r)/Hipshot(r) Vintage Keys with Tapered Shafts
Bridge: HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Top-Load)
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Pickups: 1 Custom Vintage '59 Split Single-Coil Pickup (Mid)
Pickup Switching: None
Controls: Volume, Tone
Colors: (703) 2-Color Sunburst,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: Fender USA NPS, Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
Unique Features: "Thin-Skin" Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish,
60th Anniversary Neckplate,
Stealth "A" String Retainer,
'51 P Bass(r) Control Plate,
HMV Bridge with Chromed Brass Saddles and Black Plate, and Chromed Steel Base Plate,
Knurled Chrome Tele(r) Control Knobs,
Fender Spaghetti Logo,
PosiflexTM Graphite Neck Support Rods,
Rounded Body Shape,
Rolled Fingerboard Edges,
Black Dot Position Inlays,
Side Mounted Output Jack,
Synthetic Bone Nut
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Fender/SKB(r) Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth
U.S. MSRP: $1,999.99
INTRODUCED: 5/2011
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: FSR for GC in 2-Color Sunburst,...released in 5/2011, about 125 were made.
Uses Case P/N 0074249000
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Adjustment "T" Wrench, (3/16" Hex), P/N 0048693000,
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (1/16" Hex), P/N 0021109000,
Intonation Adjustment Wrench, (7/64" Hex), P/N 0076157000
Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
 
#728
SolarMan said:
Wow, only 125 bursts? Maybe worth some serious coin down the road.
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I'm not so sure. They seem to be a love/hate thing with most players. Even I wasn't that enamored with them at first. I loved the Blondes, but always felt the stark "white" maple board was not a good match on the Bursts. Looks killer on the Blondes, but not so much on the Bursts (IMO, of course).

I ended up getting a vintage tint on mine, and aesthetically, I like it much better now.

As for value, I also have one of the FSR hand-stained Am. Std. Red Wine Jazzes. I think there were 150 of the Jazzes made; 150 of the Red Wine Stained P's; 150 Mahogany Stained Jazzes; and 150 Mahogany P's. Will any of them be worth any more than other Am. Stds. later on? Who knows. I just liked the looks of them!! ;)

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After:
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2012 FSR Hand-stained Am. Std. Jazz
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#730
I had it done by a guy here in Memphis. He did a nice job. Another 60th Anniv. Burst owner here on TB also had his neck tinted (can't remember who it was). I think the guy who did his was in Colorado. His looked good as well.
 
#732
I sold my burst a couple of years ago and now find myself thinking about the blonde. Great basses. (Seems not terribly long ago, the blondes were easy to find on TB or eBay, and I remember Hello Music had a sick deal at one time. Now... nada.)
 
#735
Quick story... A steal!!! I think.

So I know it's no pix / no bass, but The forum is not letting me from my iPhone.

I was thinking about getting one of those guitar center fender pj deluxes. The passive MIM, badass bridge, Geddy neck beauties. I found a black one on line at a store in PA and got a $100 code online. I decided to stop by on my way to the Flyers game to take a look and probably buy one. (Just sold some gear and I had some GAS money burning a hole in my paypal acct). I walked in and there it was - a black pj deluxe on the hook but the action was like a compound bow. It was awful. Sounded pretty darn cool but in that condition unplayable.

I asked the guy "I assume setup is included." He said no. "Espescially because we have a low price guarantee ." Yeah, I don't see the connection either. Irritated, I was putting the pj back up on the hook and what do my wandering eyes find? A burst 60th anniversary ... Just like the beautiful blonde I sold.

I grabbed it off the rack and started playing it and fell on love again. The price tag was a reduced $1099 from $1499. I looked it over. It was in typical guitar center condition. Needs a setup but over all not bad. I found one little teeny nick on the bout so I said "look, this things a little dinged up. I'll give you $999."

The guy went to the manager and they said, "ok." I said, "get me the case."

20 minutes later the guy finally comes back to tell me they have no case. I said, "wow. That changes everything. It's a collectors edition. A fancy SKB case. Case candy.... I know you already took $100 off but what are you gonna do for me?"

5 minutes later he returned and said, "we'll do $899." I said "let's do this." I bought a $20 gig bag that will be returned this weekend and she's coming home with me tonight. Since I learned the lesson I don't plan to sell this one so the case is nice but she will be actively played. I have a great gig bag I use so the case is only for resale value. And, who knows, maybe I'll get one someday. Sad about the case candy but for $899 how can I go wrong?

How'd I do?

I will post pix tomorrow. The grain is amazing - almost spalted I might say. Not really but very nice.
 
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#738
Fletz said:
Quick story... A steal!!! I think.

So I know it's no pix / no bass, but The forum is not letting me from my iPhone.

I was thinking about getting one of those guitar center fender pj deluxes. The passive MIM, badass bridge, Geddy neck beauties. I found a black one on line at a store in PA and got a $100 code online. I decided to stop by on my way to the Flyers game to take a look and probably buy one. (Just sold some gear and I had some GAS money burning a hole in my paypal acct). I walked in and there it was - a black pj deluxe on the hook but the action was like a compound bow. It was awful. Sounded pretty darn cool but in that condition unplayable.

I asked the guy "I assume setup is included." He said no. "Espescially because we have a low price guarantee ." Yeah, I don't see the connection either. Irritated, I was putting the pj back up on the hook and what do my wandering eyes find? A burst 60th anniversary ... Just like the beautiful blonde I sold.

I grabbed it off the rack and started playing it and fell on love again. The price tag was a reduced $1099 from $1499. I looked it over. It was in typical guitar center condition. Needs a setup but over all not bad. I found one little teeny nick on the bout so I said "look, this things a little dinged up. I'll give you $999."

The guy went to the manager and they said, "ok." I said, "get me the case."

20 minutes later the guy finally comes back to tell me they have no case. I said, "wow. That changes everything. It's a collectors edition. A fancy SKB case. Case candy.... I know you already took $100 off but what are you gonna do for me?"

5 minutes later he returned and said, "we'll do $899." I said "let's do this." I bought a $20 gig bag that will be returned this weekend and she's coming home with me tonight. Since I learned the lesson I don't plan to sell this one so the case is nice but she will be actively played. I have a great gig bag I use so the case is only for resale value. And, who knows, maybe I'll get one someday. Sad about the case candy but for $899 how can I go wrong?

How'd I do?

I will post pix tomorrow. The grain is amazing - almost spalted I might say. Not really but very nice.
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They've been on clearance for $899 for a few months w case and everything. I'd go back and get that case bro.
 

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