Fender Parallel Universe '51 Telecaster PJ Bass

[40Hz]

It’s worth whatever it’s worth to whoever is buying one.

It’s not worth $2K to me at all. As a plain jane slab body with a bolt on neck I might consider getting one for an everyday player bass. But unless it sounds and plays like a whole lot more than I’m guessing it does, the absolute highest I’d consider going is (maybe) $600 - or possibly around $1K tops if it turned out to be exceptionally good no matter what brand name is on the headstock or who put it together.

But that’s just me. Others may feel differently.

 

[Tim Skaggs]

Not a fan of slab / non-contoured bodies.

 

[Liam Wald]

It’s worth whatever it’s worth to whoever is buying one.

It’s not worth $2K to me at all. As a plain jane slab body with a bolt on neck I might consider getting one for an everyday player bass. But unless it sounds and plays like a whole lot more than I’m guessing it does, the absolute highest I’d consider going is (maybe) $600 - or possibly around $1K tops if it turned out to be exceptionally good no matter what brand name is on the headstock or who put it together.

But that’s just me. Others may feel differently.

I agree. When I think of all the really great instruments that can be had for $2k there is no way I would pay more than $600-$800 for that bass. There is nothing special about it in my opinion.

 

[brett adams]

looks like a robin ranger, too.

 

[gln1955]

I like the idea, but I don't see $2,000 worth of bass there.

 

[Kubicki Fan]

What are your thoughts and do you think it is worth it?

I do like the appearance and I get that the cost of business is always on the rise but two grand for this, in my mind, is a bit high.

Just curious of your initial thoughts.
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Looks great! If it had a tight and straight grained quarter sawn maple neck and FB, if it weighed in below 8.5#'s, if it were easy to set up to insane low action with light strings without buzzing, then sure $2000 CAD is a great deal.

 

[consectaneus]

Price is relative. Putting that aside, as a bass I love it.

 

[brett adams]

it's a nice looking bass, but i'm not really a fan of pjs. 2000 bucks seems actually kind of fair, considering what the dozens of boutique builders cloning fenders are asking for new instruments.

 

[Philibuster]

I really wanted one of these when I first saw them. A little less when I saw the price. I got an Am Elite P a couple days ago now it seems like I'll need a really good reason to pick one of these up. The Elite is active & passive and I already have a passive PJ.






But..... none of them have a Tele headstock. I guess I'll get one of these after all. Probably used or on sale though.

 

[pudgychef]

It is pretty much a 60th anniversary Precision with a couple tweaks. As for it looking like a Schecter Model T, let’s be honest about who copies whom here.

Yes, and yes...
Schecter Model T was not a super original design.

 

[St_G]

I think it's cool...ish, but not something I'm tempted by.

 

[Iridescentone]

I like it but not for two grand.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

Firstly every comparable bass mentioned is a fasimile of a Fender.
For me it would have to have the contoured body, nitro custom color a modern thinner neck profile than the true vintage. I rather like the Sting neck quite a bit. P/J or 2 stacked single coils, I'd kind of like to have one of each. I do like the 50s or tely style headstock personally. And it also has to be lightweight the kicker is it's got to be about the price of a Flea Road worn to have my interest and then I'd probably buy two of them.

 

[cnltb]

What are your thoughts and do you think it is worth it?

I do like the appearance and I get that the cost of business is always on the rise but two grand for this, in my mind, is a bit high.

Just curious of your initial thoughts.
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Not something I'd buy.
I like one-pickup-basses.

 

[Spidey2112]

I'm a Fender fan, and I'd rather have the Schecter, just based on the cost difference...

... has anyone had the luxury of playing both?

 

[SwitchGear]

Why not just a single coil pickup is my question..

 

[bassdude51]

Nope, Nope, Nope.

If I wanted something like that I'd do a Warmoth build for a fraction of the cost.

Exactly! About $700 in this build. Warmoth one piece swamp ash body, Allparts neck, Fralin dual coil neck pickup, Fender Super 55 bridge pickup (total humbucking pickups). Concentric knobs 2 V 2 T. DIY guard. DIY finish for body and neck.

 

[bholder]

That pickguard style just looks wrong to me coupled with the 2 part P pickup, only looks right with the old single coil.

 

[telecopy]

What are your thoughts and do you think it is worth it?

I do like the appearance and I get that the cost of business is always on the rise but two grand for this, in my mind, is a bit high.

Just curious of your initial thoughts.
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Got one on order..

 

[Deak]

I'm so glad Schecter does what they do. I've got just over 2 grand in my 5 Schecters, 2 of them were bought new. They all play fantastic.View attachment 2961569

I should look closer at Schecter. Those are some might fine looking basses you have there.