classic 50s lacquer are coming in white blonde
Fender Classic '50s Lacquer Precision Bass White Blonde Pre-Order
Fender Classic '50s Lacquer Precision Bass White Blonde Pre-Order
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Fender Classic Series '50s Precision Bass Lacquer
- Thread starter Mind Eroded
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Just saw this too. If it weren't for my last few Bass purchases these two would be at the top of the list.
Fender 60s Jazz Bass Lacquer, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Olympic White 885978910571
Fender 60s Jazz Bass Lacquer, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Olympic White 885978910571
Wow! Looks a lot like the old AV '57 Reissue P. The Honey Blonde was always my favorite of the Classic '50s options. But this version will definitely take over the #1 spot for me. Sweet!!!
Here's my old workhorse:
I particularly like the fiesta red. Something about that combined with the gold pickguard is just beautiful.
Oh about 6 months ago I bought a 2016 black lacquer with the gold anodized guard, for $575, and it's been great. Only thing that bugs me is that the pups get mashed down with my fingers. I've installed the StewMac foam/springs under each pup, which helps a little, but the edges of the pups get hung up on the screw heads and don't bounce back properly. Is this why some folks replace these Fender pups?
Update: I gave it a makeover. The anodized guard just wasn't me, so I bought this white one from WD. It's actually "milk white" acrylic - like what Rickenbacker uses. As previously stated, the 50s Road Worn replacement guards are direct drop ins for the 50s lacquer series. I really wanted to have that classic look with the chrome covers and "grab tab" so I went ahead and had those put on, too. Also, not visible, we replaced the bridge saddles with Wilkinson brass saddles (had to buy the whole bridge assembly), and upgraded the strings to Rotosound flatwounds. I think the vintage tint of the neck looks a little more normal now, somehow.
Fantastic basses. Really like mine. To me the Precision is the gold standard of basses and nothing else comes close. Not even the overrated active basses. I am considering upgrading the pickup to a Vintage 63 Fender pickup but worried it might change/ruin the 50s vibe it has going for it. I like the gold pickguard with the black. I also have to fix the scratchy pots on mine.
You might could fix the scratchy pots by just sweeping them from end to end. This breaks most mild corrosion from the instrument sitting around. You'll have to pop open the pick guard to spray de-oxit into your pots. And while you have the pick guard open, you might as well plan to adjust the truss rod action...maybe even cut out a clearance notch in the pick guard over the truss rod nut.
Also, when you put your bass away, always turn the volume pot(s) down. This ensures that if there's gonna be a crackle spot, then it'll be at the low end of the volume pot.
Most players of electric basses and guitars go full-on the volume pot (and tone pots), and put the instrument away like this.
Also, when you put your bass away, always turn the volume pot(s) down. This ensures that if there's gonna be a crackle spot, then it'll be at the low end of the volume pot.
Most players of electric basses and guitars go full-on the volume pot (and tone pots), and put the instrument away like this.
