NBD - 2012 Fender American Standard Precision

[Eon Sky]

Okay, so...

In an effort to begin to consolidate and upgrade my bass collection I've been hunting for some "staple basses". A Fender American Precision was always number one on that list. I've been searching Reverb and Craigslist, and saving to reach the goal. Out of the blue, I went to Craigslist tonight and saw, "posted one hour ago" and I immediately got in contact with the seller.

Her friend owned a music store that closed down and he gave her a couple of instruments. She picked this one out and never played it for about four years before deciding that she just didn't want it around the house anymore. I talked her up, yes UP to $700 with the case. It still has all of the case candy and the plastic over the pickguard.

I'm honestly still in shock, but I'm now the owner of a Fender American Precision Bass.

 

[hypercarrots]

Nice find

 

[RedVee]

Looks really nice, congrats.

 

[selowitch]

Great that you talked her up in price but still got an excellent deal.

 

[craigie]

Is that CAR? I’ve got the Jazz version with a tortoise pick guard. They look incredible together IMHO.

 

[Eon Sky]

Is that CAR? I’ve got the Jazz version with a tortoise pick guard. They look incredible together IMHO.

It is, and it has some subtle sparkle to it that the pictures don't do justice. I went there knowing that I was saving for a black body but once I saw it in person, I fell in love with the color.

 

[twinjet]

You raised her price? Were you desperate for a date? Sheesh. Nice bass, anyhoo!

 

[Eon Sky]

You raised her price? Were you desperate for a date? Sheesh. Nice bass, anyhoo!

Nah. I wasn't her type, but her wife was very pleasant to speak with as well.

 

[twinjet]

Nah. I wasn't her type, but her wife was very pleasant to speak with as well.

I like your style.

 

[craigie]

It is, and it has some subtle sparkle to it that the pictures don't do justice. I went there knowing that I was saving for a black body but once I saw it in person, I fell in love with the color.

Agreed. It’s subtle and comes alive under stage lights. Love it!!!

Trust me, check out the tortoise on red look. Drool

 

[Eon Sky]

Agreed. It’s subtle and comes alive under stage lights. Love it!!!

Trust me, check out the tortoise on red look. Drool

I was debating swapping for a black or pearloid pickguard, but I'm going to strongly consider tortoiseshell now too.

 

[2cooltoolz]

Good for you, not taking advantage! AND you now own the best bass ever made!

Sell everything else; you're there!

 

[tat2clod]

Sweet looking P wish my Craigslist searches were only this good enjoy.

 

[Shawn Luckman]

Great bass you can't go wrong with the Am.Std Precision I love mine. And well done for not ripping her off and paying a decent price, & still coming out with a bargain.

 

[bholder]

Score!

 

[FantasticFour]

I'm not a Jazz person but I couldn't resist an incredible offer on one of the last Standards before they switched to the Pros.
And statistics don't lie: it's had playing time every single day for over one year now. And I'm still not a Jazz person: it's not my tone, it's not my body shape, it's not my neck profile. But darnit, this thing is so well made.
Congrats on the great find + elegance.

 

[Wisebass]

I talked her up

yes UP

Hi Eon Sky

gooood karma!!!

Wise

 

[Spidey2112]

Such a great moment, being in the right time AND the right place...

... doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, E.F. Hutton listens...

... stay sirsty, my friend.

 

[Wolfhound32]

Congrats!!
Love the look just the way it is

Enjoy!

 

[Chrisk-K]

Great find!