Fender Blacktop P Bass?

[Doublecross]

Has anyone played/own one? I've been contemplating purchasing one but have yet to actually decide. I understand they're made in Mexico which explains the $500 price range, but I have no Guitar Center locally and very limited "close to home" music shops. I've watched a review on Youtube and a few people covering songs with one and they sounded pretty good but I'm still weary "as I always am with purchasing new gear".
What's the general consensus on Made in Mexico basses from Fender?

 

[Malak the Mad]

I recently got an MIM Blacktop Jazz. It's as solid as Hell, feels/sounds great and has a beastly aggressiveness that leaves little to be desired ('cept for a painted headstock). I got no complaints whatsoever…

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&#8230;except for that damn headstock! I really, REALLY dig painted headstocks. But I suppose THAT level of awesomeness would be dangerous in the hands of an amateur such as I.

 

[Duckwater]

I haven't gotten to play one yet but I know for a fact that the double P config on BC Rich basses sounds amazing, like a dirtier, angrier Jazz bass.

 

[Doublecross]

Hey guys, thanks a ton for your responses!
I truly appreciate it and I plan on picking one up fairly shortly.
Again, thanks a bunch.

 

[MP87]

Check out this thread

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=968813

 

[Vince Klortho]

I really like mine. It has humbuckers in it and I think they sound pretty good.

I don't base my opinion on where it was made. I only care about how it looks, plays, and sounds.

 

[Rich McCoy]

Hey Malak. Who is the character in your avatar?
Eclipso?

 

[Malak the Mad]

Hey Malak. Who is the character in your avatar?
Eclipso?

Given the tight close-up, I can see why you'd think that, but it's not him.

Just click on this for a full-sized shot.



Also, here's the scene it's from. Y'know…for a bit o' context.