Finally got my P Bass

[jason_cfh]

I love the honeyburst finish. I'd love to have a precision and matching strat some day.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

HNBD !

very nice looking P, but why oh why does Fender think white pickguards look nice? First thing I did with my Jazz was to change it for a tort.

Since you purchased a tort guard, you should know why. I recently bought a MIM P 3 color with white (ugly) and I am going to order a tort for it. The white runs $35.00 and the tort is $85.00.
It is about cost, the same reason you no longer get even a gig bag, much less a hard case with a new intstrument any more.
Notice you see a lot of maple fretboards. They are cheaper than rosewood.

 

[mc900ftj]

The decision was so easy.

Sweet! Enjoy it!!!!

 

[overit]

Nice, congrats! Love that bass, it changed my re-entry bass decision to get a P instead of a more modern 5. Real comfortable player!

 

[petergales]

I usually use a Fender Jazz bass but at Saturday's gig I took my American Standard P Bass. I play through a MYWATT 200 valve amp and a Bergantino NV412. Absolutely blew them away with the tone, punch and power. Great basses!

 

[ThemBones]

Alright man!
Good looking bass.

 

[Bassamatic]

It's gorgeous! I hope it serves you well. Mmmmm Envy!

 

[bassliner50]

Whackjob, nice bass!!! Very good choice. Your job: turn that beautiful piece of hardware into music. Ennnnnnn-joyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

BTW, I agree with many others here...tortoise shell pick guard would enhance that classic look...

 

[FunkyWilly]

I have the same bass, also with a Tort guard. Love it. Sounds killer and feels great. I traded a 50's MIM Precision for it and I like the honey burst one better. Just feels better to me. I think mine has the original Fender strings on it, and I see no reason to change them.

 

[cnltb]

Hey gang! Just want to say thanks to all who helped me decide on my p bass. Finally got it! My local guitar center had a few, a MIM Fender with a mediocre finish and this this MIA Fender. The decision was so esay. Well here it is!View attachment 516804

Interesting colour!

 

[Dogghouse]

A couple more...

 

[tangentmusic]

I love the honeyburst finish. I'd love to have a precision and matching strat some day.

Yeah - the Honeyburst satin Strat is real nice too.

 

[4 String Stew]

Hey gang! Just want to say thanks to all who helped me decide on my p bass. Finally got it! My local guitar center had a few, a MIM Fender with a mediocre finish and this this MIA Fender. The decision was so esay. Well here it is!View attachment 516804

Cool looking bass bud, I may be trading my Music Man Stingray HH, for a Fender Roadworn Jazz with upgraded pic ups, and a 51 Pbass, and some cash. We'll see what happens

 

[Fletz]

Somehow, the tortoise shell pickguard is like magik eye candy... it seems like any Fender bass just looks better with a tortoise shell pickguard. I'm particularly fond of how it looks, in contrast with a maple fingerboard.

Agreed. Here's my American Design Experience Precision with tort:

 

[BamaBird]

Congrats!

 

[OldCityBassman]

Beautiful bass, you will love it. Congrats!

 

[OldCityBassman]

Since you purchased a tort guard, you should know why. I recently bought a MIM P 3 color with white (ugly) and I am going to order a tort for it. The white runs $35.00 and the tort is $85.00.
It is about cost, the same reason you no longer get even a gig bag, much less a hard case with a new intstrument any more.
Notice you see a lot of maple fretboards. They are cheaper than rosewood.

If you buy an MIA standard it comes with a rosewood fretboard and hardcase. I just bought one a month ago.

 

[WhackJob]

Congrats. $750?

900$ actully, but i had a 15% coupon so got it for close to 800$

 

[MovingPitchers]

White is usually the default color for a lot of manufacturers. I think they consider it neutral. Lakland Skyline, G&L (if you just went with a stock bass) all use white too.

White with sunburst or ant burst is a sin, IMHO. Looks terrible.

 

[fourstringdrums]

White with sunburst or ant burst is a sin, IMHO. Looks terrible.

I agree. I wish tort was standard.