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NBD-Fender Deluxe PJ (FSR) Not Seafoam Green!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by faulknersj, Jul 14, 2013.

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  1. Jul 14, 2013 #1
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    This is a 2013 Fender Deluxe PJ Black with Red Guard Passive MIM Fender Special Run for Guitar Center. I played it a few days ago and I was blown away by this bass. I play Fender Custom Shop basses mostly and I had a hard time wrapping my head around how good this bass played and sounded considering the fact that it is MIM lol! The neck is like a Geddy Lee Jazz Neck...Jazz width nut...with 70's slim profile (more D shape) and radius, true rod adjustment by the headstock. The neck is straight as an arrow....I got the action ridiculously low. It came with a BadAss II bridge, a Noiseless Fender J pup in the Bridge and a P-Bass single coil. I'm not sure exactly what P-Bass single coil pup this is, but, it sounds phenomenal with higher output than a lot of P Bass pups I have played. The pickup set up is awesome...i like it better than other setups i have tried before...and with the Noiseless Pups (which i think are highly under rated), it is dead silent. The tone controls set up Volume Volume Tone....and it is a passive bass. After playing this, I did a lot of research on these and found this thread on a previous active version of this special run and i believe all or most of these were in Seafoam Green:
    http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/fender-precision-special-seafoam-green-882268/

    I played about 4 of them and this one was BY FAR 'THE ONE'...so consider that a warning if you are looking for one. This one is 8.8lbs...some that I played were 11+ and 10+ lbs.
    I need to post sound clips because OMG this thing sounds unreal.
    I can't wait to gig this bad boy :hyper:

    Cheers!!!
     

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  2. Jul 14, 2013 #2
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    More Pics
     

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  3. Jul 14, 2013 #3
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
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  4. Jul 14, 2013 #4
    hdracer

    hdracer

    Feb 15, 2009
    Elk River, MN.
    Much better then the green.
     
  5. Jul 14, 2013 #5
    Fletz

    Fletz

    Jan 16, 2009
    New Jersey
    Hartke artist
    Want! Nice.
     
  6. Jul 14, 2013 #6
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    I liked the Green actually....but the way this sounds and plays is unreal...I could't pass it up.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2013 #7
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    Thanks Fletz....Im working on sound clips right now...you'll likey!
     
  8. Jul 14, 2013 #8
    j.kernodle

    j.kernodle

    Nov 23, 2008
    South Carolina
    these are no joke. played one for about a half hour at our GC and bonded immediately.
     
  9. Jul 14, 2013 #9
    Ant B 2021

    Ant B 2021 Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    Atlantic Highlands NJ
    Wow. If that thing sounds as good as it looks you have SOME bass on your hands there mate! I have a 2011 Closet Classic Precision Pro from the custom shop and this beauty you have here aesthetically meets it on every level. You love the sound too, so I think you have not only got a great bass, but a great deal too. Total win. Congrats!!
     
  10. Jul 14, 2013 #10
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    I also have a Custom Shop Closet Classic Precision Pro!

    These are both killer...the neck on this is slimmer.
     
  11. Jul 14, 2013 #11
    Ant B 2021

    Ant B 2021 Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    Atlantic Highlands NJ
    Cool! That's some stable! Love the FSR. Absolutely beautiful. Enjoy Mate!
     
  12. Jul 14, 2013 #12
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    Is yours the Oly White or the 3TSB?

    Any pics?
     
  13. Jul 14, 2013 #13
    Ant B 2021

    Ant B 2021 Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    Atlantic Highlands NJ
    Here you go... got any in return Mate? Would love to see your CS too!
     

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  14. Jul 14, 2013 #14
    verycoolname

    verycoolname

    Jan 28, 2013
    Pittsburgh
    These are awesome basses! Been GASing for the Seafoam Green one since I played it at GC. Not only is green my favorite color, but this thing just plays so smooth (love the Geddy-esque neck) and the sound is insane.

    Congratulations on your purchase!
     
  15. Jul 14, 2013 #15
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    Heres My CS P Bass Pro Closet Classic. I replaced the BadAss II with a Fender Vintage bridge...Much more "P Bass" sounding with the vintage bridge imo.
     

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  16. Jul 14, 2013 #16
    Ant B 2021

    Ant B 2021 Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    Atlantic Highlands NJ
    Nice!!!!
     
  17. Jul 14, 2013 #17
    faulknersj

    faulknersj Inactive

    Apr 4, 2008
    Scottsdale Az
    Thank You...I really wanted the Seafoam Green...and I played 2 of them....and this one just sounded and played by far the best.
     
  18. Jul 24, 2013 #18
    gkbass13

    gkbass13 Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2006
    Southern Vermont
    Played one in back at my local GC and loved it! Was easily my favorite 4 string I played that day(compared it to some poorly setup EBMM classics, a Marcus Miller J, and 2 Deluxe Fender Jazzes).
     
  19. Jul 24, 2013 #19
    IPA

    IPA Supporting Member

    May 5, 2010
    Nice, enjoy!

    I'm returning mine, nothing wrong with it, I just prefer a J/J rather than P/J and don't want to start modding it.
     
  20. Jan 2, 2014 #20
    Ross Neptune

    Ross Neptune

    Jan 2, 2014
    Thanks to your review (& so many rave reviews like it) & the pics of this beautiful bass, I found my new holy grail. I searched the GC website & found the closest one was 600 miles away in MO (there was a sea foam green only 200 miles away, but that color isn't quite for me). But get this, it's on clearance for $660!!

    If this bass is a bargain for $900, we're getting away with murder for $660 & I couldn't be happier. I'm sharing this because if anyone else has interest (& you should!!), I believe all GCs are clearancing this for the new year. SO BUY IT NOW! I think it goes back up to normal after month of Jan.
     
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