NBD - Fender Mod Shop Precision - Amber, Ash & 7.75 lbs!

[bassfiddlesteve]

I just acquired a nice 2019 Mod Shop Precision with a ‘63 neck profile and pickup. The body is made of ash and is finished in “Amber” which was only available for a limited time. Paired with the rosewood fingerboard and tortoiseshell pickguard, it reminds me a lot of the basses that John Deacon played. I’ve always liked that look. Best of all, this is the lightest Fender bass that I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a few over the years. It weighs it in at only 7.75 pounds!

Below are the mandatory pictures, including one of it next to my all original 1972 Precision (because the only thing better than a P-Bass with tort is two P-Basses with tort )

- Steve

 

[JRA]

this is the lightest Fender bass that I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a few over the years. It weighs it in at only 7.75 pounds!

amazing!

you got a winner on this one (re: the weight!) --- i sure hope it feels 'most excellent' to play because it looks so great! i hope it's a keeper for you, congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

amazing!

you got a winner on this one (re: the weight!) --- i sure hope it feels 'most excellent' to play because it looks so great! i hope it's a keeper for you, congratulations on your new instrument!

Thanks! I was concerned about balance with it being so light, but with the lightweight tuners it's pretty comfortable on a strap.

- Steve

 

[Killing Floor]

Pretty! I’ve had very good experiences with Mod Shop. You made good choices.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

Pretty! I’ve had very good experiences with Mod Shop. You made good choices.

Well, they were someone else's choices. I bought this bass used.

- Steve

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

The neck on this bass needs a touch of relief but I'm going to wait until the La Bella 760FL flats I ordered are installed before tackling this. I used to think I'd want rounds on a second P-Bass but I really prefer the sound of these strings.

- Steve

 

[dannylectro]

Stunning!

 

[2cooltoolz]

One of my favorite color combinations (I do like to mix in the occasional maple fingerboard, though)!

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

One of my favorite color combinations (I do like to mix in the occasional maple fingerboard, though)!

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Those look cool! Now I want a matching Stratocaster

- Steve

 

[scottm]

Very nice! Congratulations.

-ScottM

 

[bassist4dalord]

Congratulations! That looks excellent. John Deacon is an incredible player with a wonderful tone. That bass definitely reminds me of his. Enjoy!

 

[TheCouchBassist]

I almost bought that bass (off Reverb) about five different times.
Now that I see it, I'm not sure what I was thinking by not buying it
Congrats.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I almost bought that bass (off Reverb) about five different times.
Now that I see it, I'm not sure what I was thinking by not buying it
Congrats.

I had it on my watch list for a while and almost pulled the trigger a few times. When the seller dropped the price I made my move. He said he has an almost identical one he plans to list if you want to follow his shop. I don't know if it's as light as this one.

- Steve