Does anyone think the white non-limited edition would sound a lot different than this roasted one?
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Fender FSR Roasted '58 P
- Thread starter BigBigGuy44
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Roasted wood I'm assuming is to make the basses lighter. I would think all other methods of construction are the same - same pickups, same electronics, strings. I can't imagine is sounding much different if at all. But then this is pure speculation on my part.
Everyone on this thread, I am selling my Roasted AVRI for $100 less and will include the shipping to lower 48.
This bass is in like new condition, has never left my house and is immaculate.
I am selling to fund the purchase of a sunburst p with a rosewood board.
For Sale - Fender FSR AVRI '58 Precision Bass Roasted
This bass is in like new condition, has never left my house and is immaculate.
I am selling to fund the purchase of a sunburst p with a rosewood board.
For Sale - Fender FSR AVRI '58 Precision Bass Roasted
In perfect contradiction to my previous message I have decided wholeheartedly to keep my '58 Roasted. I had sold it initially to a friend but we both mutually decided not to make the transaction. But this past weekend, I did the most important thing I could have done for this bass which is to play it the entirety of a 3 hour gig. In doing so I discovered quite a few things.
Firstly, my desire to sell this bass was a pursuit to own a sunburst precision bass with a rosewood board, that of which I have witnessed all my bass playing heroes do before me; from Chris Ethridge's motown-inspired playing in the Flying Burrito Brothers Gilded Palace of Sin, to Timothy Drummond's perfectly simple lines in Neil Young's Harvest, to seeing Duck Dunn sport a sunburst Precision in the Blues Brothers. The local area bassist legend of my hometown, Suppe of the Desperadoes has played the same 1966 Sunburst Precision since the day he bought it over 35 years ago. His alcohol fueled rants on why the precision bass is the best bass ever created resonate strongly with me to this day. And how could you not shed a tear when you witness James Jamerson's trusty precision sitting in a glass case in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame....Regardless I still have the bug for one (obviously) but not enough to part with a great bass that's right in front of me.
This FSR Fender '58 American Vintage Reissue is truly phenomenal. Fender has created a market of Pre-CBS inspired builders who it is now competing with (in my opinion.) The 2,000 price point has become prime real estate in the reissue game. I feel that Fender has really stepped up their game on their reissues. I have played many reissues spanning from early '80s fullertons to mid 2000s and these latest reissues seem to have it all there.
They state that this bass is built using "original hand tooling" not sure exactly what that all entails but let me tell you, the attention to detail on the fretwork, the fit of the heel in the neck pocket and the rolled fretboard edges is very well done. The spacing of the strings is true to Pre-CBS, the pickups sound great and even with the foam mute on the bridge this bass sustains with zero dead spots or "fart outs" (especially those that occur at the 5th fret on the G.) This bass is balanced and light with great acoustic transparency when played unplugged.
Fender hit it out of the park with this one.
I will get my sunburst P one day but not at the expense of this one.
Firstly, my desire to sell this bass was a pursuit to own a sunburst precision bass with a rosewood board, that of which I have witnessed all my bass playing heroes do before me; from Chris Ethridge's motown-inspired playing in the Flying Burrito Brothers Gilded Palace of Sin, to Timothy Drummond's perfectly simple lines in Neil Young's Harvest, to seeing Duck Dunn sport a sunburst Precision in the Blues Brothers. The local area bassist legend of my hometown, Suppe of the Desperadoes has played the same 1966 Sunburst Precision since the day he bought it over 35 years ago. His alcohol fueled rants on why the precision bass is the best bass ever created resonate strongly with me to this day. And how could you not shed a tear when you witness James Jamerson's trusty precision sitting in a glass case in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame....Regardless I still have the bug for one (obviously) but not enough to part with a great bass that's right in front of me.
This FSR Fender '58 American Vintage Reissue is truly phenomenal. Fender has created a market of Pre-CBS inspired builders who it is now competing with (in my opinion.) The 2,000 price point has become prime real estate in the reissue game. I feel that Fender has really stepped up their game on their reissues. I have played many reissues spanning from early '80s fullertons to mid 2000s and these latest reissues seem to have it all there.
They state that this bass is built using "original hand tooling" not sure exactly what that all entails but let me tell you, the attention to detail on the fretwork, the fit of the heel in the neck pocket and the rolled fretboard edges is very well done. The spacing of the strings is true to Pre-CBS, the pickups sound great and even with the foam mute on the bridge this bass sustains with zero dead spots or "fart outs" (especially those that occur at the 5th fret on the G.) This bass is balanced and light with great acoustic transparency when played unplugged.
Fender hit it out of the park with this one.
I will get my sunburst P one day but not at the expense of this one.
Thanks @limit6 for the feedback! I am looking at one of these roasted Ps right now and cannot try in a store. I had a Classic 50s MIJ once, with the same nut width and I liked the bass a lot. I stupidly sold it, but anyway I am now really curious about this FSR 58. Does anyone have any feedback/review to share? Cheers.
I agree, mine is really light as well. Great basses.
I currently have 6 USA P basses from the 70s thru current Elite and this bass just has the best feel to it of all of them. It’s just super comfortable, like an old pair of shoes right out of gate.
Very nice, I ordered one yesterday evening! Can't wait!!! 
By the way, for people located in Europe, I bought them on an online store on sale for a bit less that what a "usual" AVRI 58 P or American Elite costs. I ended up paying only a couple hundreds euros more than an American Professional P. If someone's interested, you can PM me for details. Cheers.
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I have owned mine now for over a month now. I think it's one of the very best Precisions I've ever owned and that's probably up at around a count of 20, from 70's originals to quite a few Fullertons to newer Custom Shops. My buddy has a a real '62 that is always thrilling to play (but scary to hold) and I really feel this 58 Roasted is more resonant, lighter and plays nicer.
My only real issue is the raised A-pole '58 pickups. Don't like the look of them but they sound great though they do seem to be a little bit high for vintage output.
Wish I could fine a Jazz bass like this!
My only real issue is the raised A-pole '58 pickups. Don't like the look of them but they sound great though they do seem to be a little bit high for vintage output.
Wish I could fine a Jazz bass like this!
Great stuff! I am no Precision specialist, my only P is currently a Tony Franklin fretless
But I find myself playing more and more with a pick, and there is just something magical about a P bass with a pick. Delivery is scheduled for tomorrow, I cannot wait!!! 
I received mine on Tuesday and... what can I say, I love it. The bass is so light and resonant! And this is possibly the nicest color I have ever seen for a bass: it basically has matching headstock and matching neck 
My roasted P weighs about 7 lbs 13 ounces, which is quite a change coming from my 11 lbs Ray35CA!! It's a pleasure to play, and although I almost exclusively play 5ers I felt right at home. Sounds wonderful with a pick as well. I can only advise people looking for a P to go for it!
My roasted P weighs about 7 lbs 13 ounces, which is quite a change coming from my 11 lbs Ray35CA!! It's a pleasure to play, and although I almost exclusively play 5ers I felt right at home. Sounds wonderful with a pick as well. I can only advise people looking for a P to go for it!
I have one too, mine is a drop heavier then yours. But I love how the neck feels, although a bit thicker then a standard p-bass, very comfortable!
I wonder how many they made, since it’s a limited edition?
Read the whole thread... and I’m loving these. drool
Is the neck on lacquer or satin? The pics I’ve seen don’t indicate lacquer but it could lighting or whatever.
Is the neck on lacquer or satin? The pics I’ve seen don’t indicate lacquer but it could lighting or whatever.
