Fender 75th Anniversary Collection Basses

[antfarm]

I wanted to check if the Vintera III series had landed yet and found this instead.

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[Sauron_]

Next.

 

[nonohmic]

$2900 lol

 

[DrBnz]

Wow...... is it possible that they come out with a new lineup and I don't have a GAS attack. Not even heartburn. But they do have a sense of humor with them prices.

 

[Clark W]

https://www.fender.com/products/75th-anniversary-american-professional-pj-bass
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1100 for the MIM Player II Precision
2700 for the American Professional Precision PJ with flame maple top
2900 for the American Vintage II 1951 Precision

They're proud of 'em for sure.

But that's not the worst part. Go look at the prices for MIM Signature basses.

2 grand
MIM Nate Mendel P bass
MIM Shell Pink, Road Worn, Flea Jazz Bass
MIM Mike Dirnt Road Worn Precision Bass

 

[Clark W]

Wow...... is it possible that they come out with a new lineup and I don't have a GAS attack. Not even heartburn. But they do have a sense of humor with them prices.

What little gas I had I just burped right out of me.

Actually no gas at all. I haven't gassed for a bass since I got my custom Ferner back in September. I even sold off 4 Fender basses. Thinking about selling off two more Fenders and only keeping my Am PJ and my Kingman Acoustic as backups to the Ferner. But I do like to look.

 

[sleddogn]

watch out horsey.....

 

[nickpc]

Oh my eyes! That Diamond Dust Sparkle with the Aged White Pearl pickguard - too much "hot mess" for me, no thank you.

If you love it, take no offense, just know I'm not competing with you to get one!

 

[Lammchop93]

$2,900 for a single-coil pickup, slab body precision is laughable. Not a chance.

 

[T McClure]

I think the 1951 looks great, but I bet I’d hate trying to play it sitting down with the slab body.

 

[Brandon Shea]

The finish on the Player II makes it seem like the coolest of the bunch. The pricing is rough for sure, though.

I hope the Player II model shows up at one of the shops near me so I can see the finish in person. I’m curious how it holds up compared to some of the sparkly finishes from the Fender Custom Shop hanging on the wall.

 

[antfarm]

 

[J Wilson]

I didn't know they made a PJ Precision 75 years ago.

Man, what ELSE have I missed ? ? ?

I'd only say that in this $2500 to $3000 price range, there are LOTS of choices.

$449.99. Pine body, no 2x fiber bridge saddles. Oh well . . . . convince me the other one is $2400 better, or I couldn't take some of that $2400 difference and make the few improvements of (maybe) a better pickup and first-class wiring. And have the cash left over for a beach vacation.

 

[sleddogn]

oh come on, the real one has a Black pickguard...geez

 

[Dabndug]

How are the split-coil basses relevant to the 75th anniversary?

 

[Nekomata]

Prices and historical accuracy aside... I like that 'Diamond Dust Sparkle' finish (I wish more basses came with a sparkle)! The Rosewood fretboard and the natural headstock, in this particular case, not so much...

 

[J Wilson]

Prices and historical accuracy aside... I like that 'Diamond Dust Sparkle' finish (I wish more basses came with a sparkle)! The Rosewood fretboard and the natural headstock, in this particular case, not so much...

This is what I never understand. Of course, Fender's historical visual language has always been unpainted headstocks . . . . . but this one here is one more with a fabulous paint job on the body . . . . and as far as that UNpainted-to-match neck goes, it makes me think of the wood blank they screw the body onto to take its ride through the spray booth. That's just awful.

 

[Brandon Shea]

This is what I never understand. Of course, Fender's historical visual language has always been unpainted headstocks . . . . . but this one here is one more with a fabulous paint job on the body . . . . and as far as that UNpainted-to-match neck goes, it makes me think of the wood blank they screw the body onto to take its ride through the spray booth. That's just awful.

Funny thought (at least to me), I bet if Squier did this release, they'd finish the job and paint the headstock to match. It would look amazing!

 

[Bass4ThePublic]

The 51 is cool but at 3k idk. Would maybe pick up a used one.

Til then I’ll keep my cv 50’s

 

[micguy]

The finish on the Player II makes it seem like the coolest of the bunch.

It's today's Antigua. You may like it, I think it's the equivalent of striped pants with a plaid shirt. Ick is my reaction.