NBD: Beautiful P Bass

[Warpeg]

I’ve had a bit of a “dream P” in my head for awhile:

• Great sounding 60’s-type pickup
• Red with tort guard
• Early 70’s look (maple fret board with chrome covers and tug bar)
• Light weight
• Flatwounds
• USA made

Today, it all came together. A fellow forum member (@jmon) got this 2011 American Special Candy Apple Red in my hands. It has a wonderful Aguilar 60’s Era pickup in it. I had all the hardware and flats, so it all came together wonderfully.

It’s punchy, smooth, and oh so comfortable. This thing may actually be lighter than my AV ‘63 P Bass, but I haven’t weighed it yet.

I have a Jamerson-ish project about to start; I think this will fit nicely with the tonal needs.

 

[Samatza]

Man that CAR finish with the tort looks stunning! Enjoy!

 

[Resonance129]

That's a purty bass, but I'd say the capture deserves some praise, too.
Congrats

 

[eldoryder]

Woo-WHEEE that's one purdy bass!

 

[dmt]

I’m not usually a big CAR fan, but I’m surprised to find it’s working for me here. Looks great.

Congrats in getting your dream bass!

 

[PWRL]

Nice! I have a 2011 American Special, as well. They're great basses.

 

[Mvilmany]

Nice tort!

 

[Yahboy]

So beautiful......

 

[two fingers]

Yeesh. Thay DID come together nicely. Congrats! That's a great looking bass!

 

[lowendblues]

She's a beaut!

 

[Shawn Luckman]

That is a beautiful bass & one to keep . Another thought if you ever put a gold guard on it, you have instant Duck Dunn hope you enjoy your new bass .

 

[jamro217]

Yay!!!

 

[10cc]

I’ve had a bit of a “dream P” in my head for awhile:

• Great sounding 60’s-type pickup
• Red with tort guard
• Early 70’s look (maple fret board with chrome covers and tug bar)
• Light weight
• Flatwounds
• USA made

Today, it all came together. A fellow forum member got this 2011 American Special Candy Apple Red in my hands. It has a wonderful Aguilar 60’s Era pickup in it. I had all the hardware and flats, so it all came together wonderfully.

It’s punchy, smooth, and oh so comfortable. This thing may actually be lighter than my AV ‘63 P Bass, but I haven’t weighed it yet.

I have a Jamerson-ish project about to start; I think this will fit nicely with the tonal needs.

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Classy

 

[JRA]

your ax looks spectacular! nice job on the 'mods'. congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Aqualung60]

That is seriously sweet, definitely makes my shorts snug.

 

[Ostie]

Nice score.

 

[trofud]

That baby is pure sex. Please rock it hard and loud. That is one sexay bass!

 

[La Faro]

 

[40Hz]

Ooooooh Yeah!

 

[bassliner50]

Looks like a million bucks!!! Perfect.