Fender Roadworn Questions/Discussion Thread

[Gaolee]

One of these years, I suppose I'll own a Jazz, and when I do, it will probably be a 'burst RW. If they made the same base with an un-trashed finish, I would like it even more, but since they don't, the relic thing just is what it is.

 

[MrRobert]

One of these years, I suppose I'll own a Jazz, and when I do, it will probably be a 'burst RW. If they made the same base with an un-trashed finish, I would like it even more, but since they don't, the relic thing just is what it is.

After living with the relic thing, I now don't mind it at all and kind of like how it looks. It feels very similar to a vintage bass, and that has a lot to do with whatever the do to relic it, and I'm talking about the neck here. The relicing in the body does not affect playability for me. I too wish they would make the same guitar in pristine condition, but I'm sure that would cut into their us line's sales, so I can see why they don't have them

 

[SwitchGear]

Well if you don't like the relic, just de-relic it.

Costs .99$ and 5 minutes.

John

John, could you share your process of de-relicing in more detail? Thanks

 

[jfh2424]

Sure. Black felt pen, permanent marker. I used a Bic, but I guess others work just fine.

Just apply to the big "reliced" part. If you notice, that spot is in the black part only. Covers it up pretty well. Can you tell up close, at an inch or two? Sure. Can you tell at a foot? No.

That's it.

John

 

[SwitchGear]

Thanks, de-relicing is easy. A black marker for the black edge.

 

[jfh2424]

That's it, that's all. Looks like a banged up P, but doesn't look reliced. Issue resolved.

 

[nubs]

i read so much great stuff about the RW series i had to check it out, i like em, i like the look and i dont care what the "haters" say poser nothin'! this 2012 RW plays and sounds incredible! i added the cigarette burn on the headstock. so its got some of my mojo

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

i read so much great stuff about the RW series i had to check it out, i like em, i like the look and i dont care what the "haters" say poser nothin'! this 2012 RW plays and sounds incredible! i added the cigarette burn on the headstock. so its got some of my mojo

Your such fake poser.

Seriously man, all jokes aside that bass is incredible looking.

 

[nubs]

Your such fake poser.

Seriously man, all jokes aside that bass is incredible looking.

and twice as incredible sounding and even a more incredible player!!

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

You fake bass player, poser.

Lol, but all jokes aside that is one incredibly sweet looking bass, very authentic looking.

I'm impressed with it. Your making me want one bad. I wanna be a poser too.

Lol, my phone said the first one failed to post so I re-wrote it and as soon as I posted it the first one showed up.

 

[rodl2005]

Mine's still my fave P of all time. Including a few old 60's L series!
I wonder how I'd go about de-relic-ing a pink (sorry Fiesta Red) RW-P ?
Not worried, as I don't mind the look at all.

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

Nubs

(noob question) Sorry, I can't tell from the pics, are these 60's or 70's spacing on the p'ups

 

[nubs]

its my understanding they are supposed to be set up with the 60's specs so i am guessing the spacing is 60's...i could be wrong. i dunno for sure.....

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

its my understanding they are supposed to be set up with the 60's specs so i am guessing the spacing is 60's...i could be wrong. i dunno for sure.....

Your probably right, I could have sworn someone told me they were, so of I get one and deck it out with 60's stuff I don't be an EXTRA poser.

 

[iammr2]

i added the cigarette burn on the headstock. so its got some of my mojo

Hate to point this out but you put the cigarette burn in the wrong place. It should be between the nut and the E tuner.

 

[makaspar]

Is that your given name, or just a classy stage name? HA!!

 

[Jazzbassguy]

Don't have a Road Worn bass yet - but I WILL get one - because my RW 60's Strat is the best Strat I have ever had or played - regardless of the relic'ing..

 

[ahc]

Nubs

(noob question) Sorry, I can't tell from the pics, are these 60's or 70's spacing on the p'ups

Yup. It's 60's spacing. Strangely enough just like my 64 Jazz.
70's spacing put's the bridge pup closer to the bridge (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch... call it 3/8ths???). Neck pup is the same location for both. Easiest way to tell at a cursory glance is that the 70's bridge pup is nearly even with the tone knob.

And... I'm lovin my RW Jazz, too. I want the "P" too.

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

Yup. It's 60's spacing. Strangely enough just like my 64 Jazz.
70's spacing put's the bridge pup closer to the bridge (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch... call it 3/8ths???). Neck pup is the same location for both. Easiest way to tell at a cursory glance is that the 70's bridge pup is nearly even with the tone knob.

And... I'm lovin my RW Jazz, too. I want the "P" too.

Thanks, and yeah someone was telling me about the spacing difference with the bridge pup and where it sits compared to the tone knob.
I just couldn't really tell from the pics, looking on my phone.

I'm gonna have to quit coming to this thread, this is making me loose sleep at night.
If I didn't have so much going on financially I'd have already tracked one down as soon as Nubs posted those pics.

 

[nubs]

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I'm gonna have to quit coming to this thread, this is making me loose sleep at night.
If I didn't have so much going on financially I'd have already tracked one down as soon as Nubs posted those pics.

it was this very thread that kept my GAS attack on full throttle.....i just couldnt go on TB anymore not wanting one. and even more so....all the relic bashing made me need one even more!!!