I wouldn't have an issue with the fingerboard, but a 10lb P bass wouldn't get much stage time with me.
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Nate Mendel P w/ knot in FB - thoughts?
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Without the insulting part of that statement, I agree with the sentiment.
If you are okay with the weight and you like the bass, the knot should be no problem.
This is really interesting guys - thx for the input so far. The idea I'm seeing here is that the least important thing is the knot I see in the fingerboard while the weight of the instrument is of most concern. Also interesting to note is: from a "70's/reissue" perspective this bass nails the vibe right down to the weight however, from a players' comfort perspective (subjective as it may be) this bass may not quite hit the mark depending on who you ask. That being said, the majority who voted so far say go for it.
well here's my two cents.
The knot .... knot a biggie. I prefer a darker rw fingerboard ... not the grayish ones. When I shopped for a nm my issues were ... many were heavy ( I need less than 9lbs less than 8.5 even better) and the price seemed high for a MIM P bass.
Good luck ....you can always play it for awhile then sell it here if it doesn't seem like a keeper.
Bill
The knot .... knot a biggie. I prefer a darker rw fingerboard ... not the grayish ones. When I shopped for a nm my issues were ... many were heavy ( I need less than 9lbs less than 8.5 even better) and the price seemed high for a MIM P bass.
Good luck ....you can always play it for awhile then sell it here if it doesn't seem like a keeper.
Bill
The knot isn't a problem if it doesn't affect tone/playability. 9.7 pounds is a problem however....
The small knot will not have a structural or tonal impact. Seems a little heavy to me but if you play it,like it and your shoulders are okay with it then go ahead.
Get a thicker skin and don't take people's comments so literally. Was meant to be a joke.
Comfort during a long gig is important, and can see why some would have trouble with a bass that heavy, it wears you down after a couple hours on stage. I highly recommend the Nate Mendel P, it's a fantastic bass, but if that one is used it should not cost 925 bucks. They retail new for 899 bucks.
Crucislancer; you bring up an excellent point - how does a person consider a "road-worn" instrument as new? I mean, for all I know, this bass could have been purchased and returned twice now and because of the light relic nobody would know. I don't intend to turn this into a debate as to the legitimacy of the Fender road-worn series - that horse was dirt long ago. I guess I'm trying to judge the instrument on it's merits. Yes I'm a fan of Foo Fighters and Nate is great player, but I'm looking at this based on all rave reviews, etc.
I like Fender, I like P basses. I've had a few Squier, MIM and MIA instruments to understand that sometimes a bass can be amazing and sometimes it's like; "how'd that make it into the wild!?"
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My 10 pound bass felt different to me when I was [younger]. I know, weird, huh. A knot does knot bother me. It's kind of cool.
You guys & your bass weight hang-ups.
Spend a few days with my 12-pound maple-bodied Steve Harris Sig. Precision, and all of your 9 & 10lb. basses will feel like feather pillows by comparison.
Oh, and the knot simply adds character.
One oiling of the fingerboard & it will hardly be visible.
Spend a few days with my 12-pound maple-bodied Steve Harris Sig. Precision, and all of your 9 & 10lb. basses will feel like feather pillows by comparison.
Oh, and the knot simply adds character.
One oiling of the fingerboard & it will hardly be visible.
The weight didn't seem to both Mr. Mendel, who most likely has played thousands of gigs with that bass over the years. Just sayin'...
Weight hangups? Hell, what do you think drove me to lighter basses anyway? If you choose to torture yourself, that's on you. But don't try to drag me into your den of pain and agony!You guys & your bass weight hang-ups.
Spend a few days with my 12-pound maple-bodied Steve Harris Sig. Precision, and all of your 9 & 10lb. basses will feel like feather pillows by comparison.
A little heavy, but I've played basses weighing much more. The knot is no big deal, in my opinion.
$925 for a used one, when a brand new one is listed at $924.99? How can they be getting harder to find when they are listed as in stock at GC and MF with FREE shipping in the US? Get the new one with the return option, and you can work your own history on it.
Doesn't bother me, either, as i pointed out earlier my Nate Mendel P is 10 lbs and I've gigged it plenty. My point is being aware that some might have an issue on a long gig. Just sayin'
