NBD - Fender Fullerton '83 AVRI Jazz

[neilshane]

I just received this beauty from fellow TB'er @OpposableThumbs. Great seller by the way!

This is an early 1983 Fender Fullerton American Vintage Reissue Jazz bass with original case, pickups covers and string mutes. Pots dated to mid-1982 and neck to January 1983. I sold a 2020 Fender Custom Shop 1960 Precision Heavy Relic to fund this bass and I am not disappointed a single ounce! I LOVE the shape of the neck, the pickups are killer, it's light weight and it's stunning to look at!

My Fullerton obsession started in 1998, when I picked up an '82 AVRI '57 Precision bass for $200! I did eventually trade it and I've owned a few other Fullerton Precisions over the years, but this one takes the cake. I'm completely in love!

 

[JRA]

"stunning" is the right word --- it's a beauty, for sure! glad you like the neck. congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[bobba66]

 

[since197three]

BeautifuL!! Enjoy playing it

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Black beauty! That looks real nice

 

[Adrnlnjnke]

Congrats. She's a beauty .

 

[Matt O]

IMO, there is nothing closer to a pre-CBS fender than a Fullerton AVRI. My 1983 P is my #1. Enjoy!

 

[tb-player]

That's sweet.

 

[neilshane]

IMO, there is nothing closer to a pre-CBS fender than a Fullerton AVRI. My 1983 P is my #1. Enjoy!

Yup, I agree!

 

[mikeswals]

Magnificent, congrats!
Yes those Fullerton necks! They are the closest profile to 60-65's.

 

[neilshane]

Magnificent!
Yes those Fullerton necks! They are the closest profile to 60-65's.

It almost plays itself! It's the greatest neck I've ever experienced on any bass, and I've owned CS and other Fulltertons.

 

[Killing Floor]

!!!

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I just received this beauty from fellow TB'er @OpposableThumbs. Great seller by the way!

This is an early 1983 Fender Fullerton American Vintage Reissue Jazz bass with original case, pickups covers and string mutes. Pots dated to mid-1982 and neck to January 1983. I sold a 2020 Fender Custom Shop 1960 Precision Heavy Relic to fund this bass and I am not disappointed a single ounce! I LOVE the shape of the neck, the pickups are killer, it's light weight and it's stunning to look at!

My Fullerton obsession started in 1998, when I picked up an '82 AVRI '57 Precision bass for $200! I did eventually trade it and I've owned a few other Fullerton Precisions over the years, but this one takes the cake. I'm completely in love!

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Very nice.

 

[kobass]

Killer!

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Topkat13]

At thang just pegged the needle my BOSS solar powered Funk-O-meter! Can I have it? I don't smoke or drink.

 

[brianrost]

I had one, a limited edition in the "Mary Kay" finish (translucent blonde over ash). Loved it but the neck warped and I couldn't afford major surgery so I sold it as-is. That neck was to die for, though.

 

[C Stone]

Congratulations. It's a great lookin bass!

 

[Wood and Wire]

I just received this beauty from fellow TB'er @OpposableThumbs. Great seller by the way!

This is an early 1983 Fender Fullerton American Vintage Reissue Jazz bass with original case, pickups covers and string mutes. Pots dated to mid-1982 and neck to January 1983. I sold a 2020 Fender Custom Shop 1960 Precision Heavy Relic to fund this bass and I am not disappointed a single ounce! I LOVE the shape of the neck, the pickups are killer, it's light weight and it's stunning to look at!

My Fullerton obsession started in 1998, when I picked up an '82 AVRI '57 Precision bass for $200! I did eventually trade it and I've owned a few other Fullerton Precisions over the years, but this one takes the cake. I'm completely in love!

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How do those string mutes work? They look like Mustang mutes, but obviously the bridges are different.

I've only ever seen Precision, and Jazz mutes as either foam, or felt glued into the ashtray cover.

 

[JIO]

IMO, there is nothing closer to a pre-CBS fender than a Fullerton AVRI. My 1983 P is my #1. Enjoy!

It was a unique time for Fender - re-introducing players to its rich heritage.

 

[Port]

A beauty! Black/rosewood/tort - classic and always cool. These reissues put Fender back on the map for me. Good luck with it.