Fender limited edition professional P-bas info

[OllyW]

Probably using elite bodies.

That makes more sense than my theory.

 

[FunkHead]

Probably using elite bodies. If they’re going to put the jack on the side, I’d have preferred volume / balance / tone, controls, and also a noiseless Bridge pickup. But it is the only American PJ with a roasted neck.

I don't see how that can be better than dual volume and tone controls. To me VT/VT seems like the best possible scenario ever.

 

[Mark Ambler]

I don't see how that can be better than dual volume and tone controls. To me VT/VT seems like the best possible scenario ever.

Each to their own, but I don’t think I would have a use for a separate tone control for each pickup.

I’d possibly get a mini pickup switch fitted so I could toggle between p, both, b. But If I buy the bass (I’ve put a deposit down), I’ll keep it ‘as is’ for 6 months before changing anything.

30th September is the ETA now.

 

[GregC]

I think these look great, and I'm a fan of the stacked knob layout. Looking forward to seeing these come out.

 

[I am Soma]

link?

 

[Mark Ambler]

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[Relsom]

It's certainly got my attention...... in a good way!

 

[AcridSaint]

Perhaps they moved the jack to the side to avoid the pickguard breakage that is so common at the jack.

This is the answer, imo. I HATE the jack position on my Warmoth.

 

[AcridSaint]

Still a single coil at the bridge?

Yes

 

[micguy]

I don't see how that can be better than dual volume and tone controls. To me VT/VT seems like the best possible scenario ever.

I won't ever buy a bass with VVT controls - the backwards connection of the dual volume controls makes things interact in ways that don't allow me to do what I need to do with a bass. Adding a second tone control just makes that situation worse. If the thing was active, to where the controls could be made to work and not interact, then maybe, but A VT/VT passive? No way.

 

[Sithian]

The narrow tall frets - meh

 

[Mark Ambler]

Fender are making aftermarket MIM roasted necks for Jazz and Precisions available to buy soon. Imo, we'll be seeing a lot more of roasted necks soon. Regardless of the improved stability, they really feel surprisingly good.

 

[FunkHead]

I won't ever buy a bass with VVT controls - the backwards connection of the dual volume controls makes things interact in ways that don't allow me to do what I need to do with a bass. Adding a second tone control just makes that situation worse. If the thing was active, to where the controls could be made to work and not interact, then maybe, but A VT/VT passive? No way.

Thanks for clarifying that. I learned something new today. Based on that,
I don’t see why Fender did it that way. Or maybe one concentric is a blend?
Edit: nope! V/T V/T per Fender’s spec page.

 

[AcridSaint]

I won't ever buy a bass with VVT controls - the backwards connection of the dual volume controls makes things interact in ways that don't allow me to do what I need to do with a bass. Adding a second tone control just makes that situation worse. If the thing was active, to where the controls could be made to work and not interact, then maybe, but A VT/VT passive? No way.

What does it do that you don't like? Honest question, as I almost exclusively use VVT basses and can't see anything wrong with two passive tone circuits on one unless they are adding capacitance to each other, which I assume they will not.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

It's basically an American Professional, with a roasted maple neck, PJ pickups and the concentric controls. I'm tempted myself but would have to have a bit of a clear out first to raise the funds.

Knowing my wife, I would have to clear out before I bought one....

 

[dbsfgyd1]

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Anybody knows anything about these latest limited edition series and where to find information about them?
I just ordered a Daphe blue P with roasted maple neck but other than the usual specs on the ordering page there’s not much to be found pn Fender’s page or anywhere else.

I think I can share some thing.. you’re in for a real treat!

 

[micguy]

What does it do that you don't like? Honest question, as I almost exclusively use VVT basses and can't see anything wrong with two passive tone circuits on one unless they are adding capacitance to each other, which I assume they will not.

When a V/T V/T bass has both volumes at full, both tone controls are literally shorted together - they’re completely redundant. That’s why a Jazz now has only one tone control.

 

[AboutSweetSue]

I love the smell of a roasted maple neck. Well, when new anyway. It kinda goes away after awhile. Anyway, mine is steadfast, not even budging after it’s set. Also, no finish is required so the neck feels like silk after being hand rubbed. Kinda like when you run your hand across a well worn stair rail. So smooth it sends chills down the spine.

 

[Thorsoundcore]

I won't ever buy a bass with VVT controls - the backwards connection of the dual volume controls makes things interact in ways that don't allow me to do what I need to do with a bass. Adding a second tone control just makes that situation worse. If the thing was active, to where the controls could be made to work and not interact, then maybe, but A VT/VT passive? No way.

For whatever reason, I've seen a handful of members talking about a general dislike for VVT lately, and it's making me curious.. Not intending to derail, but would you care to elaborate on the drawbacks?

 

[mickebas]

I think I can share some thing.. you’re in for a real treat!

Yes please. I still haven't decided if I should leave my preorder of this bass.