Fender Fullerton Reissue club

[stonehenge]

Looks indeed like a "Fullerton" contour. Cool looking bass. Thanks.

This black 1988 V03 looks similar:
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1988 Fender Precision Bass American Vintage 57 Reissue black

That does indeed look similar! Was it a case of Fender using up old Fullerton bodies or they just hadn’t started using cnc machines for these yet?

 

[FenderOli]

This black V03 looks similar:

That does indeed look similar! Was it a case of Fender using up old Fullerton bodies or they just hadn’t started using cnc machines for these yet?

Good question.
Does the paint underneath your black look surf green or white?
Like this one:
Fender '57 American Vintage Reissue Precision Bass - 1988 AVRI - Fullerton - Black over Surf Green | Luke's Guitar Shop | Reverb

 

[stonehenge]

This black V03 looks similar:

Good question.
Does the paint underneath your black look surf green or white?
Like this one:
Fender '57 American Vintage Reissue Precision Bass - 1988 AVRI - Fullerton - Black over Surf Green | Luke's Guitar Shop | Reverb

It’s black over surf green

 

[stonehenge]

I’m an idiot! I just realized the one in the Reverb link is my actual bass, I was just wondering if it has actual Fullerton contours as it seems like every seller with an 80’s Fender claims to have Fullerton connections these days.

 

[krfoss]

Hi everyone. I was told to post some pics of my new bass here. Let me know if you'd want more pictures.

 

[7dollarbologna]

If anyone is looking for a fretless 82 Jazz - there’s one on Reverb...

 

[Chip Tenderfoot]

Anyone here selling a ‘62 reissue Fullerton Precision or Jazz Bass? I’ve seen a few online but I’m afraid they seem pretty highly priced, IMO much too high for both the bass and this Covid-environment. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all.

 

[krfoss]

Anyone here selling a ‘62 reissue Fullerton Precision or Jazz Bass? I’ve seen a few online but I’m afraid they seem pretty highly priced, IMO much too high for both the bass and this Covid-environment. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all.

Patience. I was lucky and one came up locally on Craigslist. There is a lpb p bass out there but they are asking a bonkers price. So, patience and dillagently checking the usual outlets. Good luck!

 

[Chip Tenderfoot]

Gotcha. It looks like a few have popped up on TB here and there. I'm honestly not married to any of the finishes... I think they are all fantastic. Seems a sunburst would net the lowest price as it's the most comment finish.

 

[krfoss]

Pardon my silly question, but is the neck on the 83 62 p bass reissue a poly or nitro finish? I know (90% sure) that the body is nitro, but the neck? It seems like the neck finish isnt as thin as I'd imagine. It's also gets that sticky feeling. Is that typical of these? I'm thinking of sanding it down.... Any reason to talk me out of this?

 

[BBKINGBASS]

Pardon my silly question, but is the neck on the 83 62 p bass reissue a poly or nitro finish? I know (90% sure) that the body is nitro, but the neck? It seems like the neck finish isnt as thin as I'd imagine. It's also gets that sticky feeling. Is that typical of these? I'm thinking of sanding it down.... Any reason to talk me out of this?

It’s nitro. Best thing to do would be to use fine steel wool or a scotch brite pad to degloss it. It will buff back out naturally over time so you can always redo it. I also have found that a good polish will help with a stickiness. If you play it outside and it’s humid and/or you start sweating on it the finish will be sticky no matter what but once you polish it, it goes back to being smooth again. It’s the rock n roll of nitro.

 

[krfoss]

It’s nitro. Best thing to do would be to use fine steel wool or a scotch brite pad to degloss it. It will buff back out naturally over time so you can always redo it. I also have found that a good polish will help with a stickiness. If you play it outside and it’s humid and/or you start sweating on it the finish will be sticky no matter what but once you polish it, it goes back to being smooth again. It’s the rock n roll of nitro.

I usually do wipe the neck down with some fine steel wool after the neck gets sticky, so that was the plan. But it felt different than I had expected so I wanted to make sure I'm not ruining my new toy.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[neilshane]

I just scored a 1982 Fullerton AVRI '62 Precision bass with original case for $1300 on Reverb!! Score of the year!

Here's the full story: NBD! 1982 Fullerton AVRI '62 Precision

 

[SJLee]

I just scored a 1982 Fullerton AVRI '62 Precision bass with original case for $1300 on Reverb!! Score of the year!

Here's the full story: NGD! 1982 Fullerton AVRI '62 Precision

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Outstanding! Congrats and a beautiful bass.

 

[neilshane]

Outstanding! Congrats and a beautiful bass.

Thank you! I'm pretty fired up!

 

[krfoss]

I just scored a 1982 Fullerton AVRI '62 Precision bass with original case for $1300 on Reverb!! Score of the year!

Here's the full story: NBD! 1982 Fullerton AVRI '62 Precision

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Jeez. I'm extremely jealous. I just bought one too, but definitely didnt pay what you did.

 

[7dollarbologna]

Anyone here selling a ‘62 reissue Fullerton Precision or Jazz Bass? I’ve seen a few online but I’m afraid they seem pretty highly priced, IMO much too high for both the bass and this Covid-environment. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all.

Fender American Vintage “Fullerton” reissue '62 Jazz Bass 1982 - 3-Color Sunburst | 10th street music | Reverb

 

[7dollarbologna]

Here’s a vid of my 82 epoxy Fretless

 

[Allotabass1]

Did all Fullerton era tweed cases have Fender badges attached behind the handle?
And, did the early 80s Precision Special Series come with tweed cases?.

I've had two Specials over the years and neither had them, but now I'm seeing ads for Specials that advertise "with original tweed case".
Are those the cases I'm thinking that DID NOT have Fender badges?

I think I'm loosing it now that I'm 50.

 

[SJLee]

50 can do weird thing to the noggin.