NBD : Fender Nate Mendell P-bass

[Zwitsal1989]

Resqued this one 2 weeks ago and today it's finally playable.

Layed in a warehouse with no protection for basically as long as it has existed.

Got it for a steal, took some work and had access for a truscrank added.
Even with all the work it needed I can replace the missing bag(?) with a fender deluxe molded case and have money to spare.
Will need to swap the tuners at some point as no amount of lubricant will make these worth keeping on.

All in all a wonderful bass, love the nitro finish and quarter pounder pickup.
I can't speak for new ones out of the box ofc but this one in good shape is a dream, solid workhorse.
I got incredibly lucky here.

 

[Rayjay]

This is one of those basses I always wanted....they're never in stock anywhere so I can't put my hands on one to try, and they'd need to be special ordered which is a risk with the possibility of getting a 10+ pounder. I love the look and heard the necks are really good feeling. Enjoy!

 

[Gervais Cote]

Those pickups with a set of La Bella Deep Talking flats is awesome ! Lot of fun to have with such instrument.

 

[Elmstreet]

Awesome bass, just got one of these as well.

 

[Admiral Akbar]

The Mendel and Flea are the best models to ever come from Mexico, IMO. I own a Flea and have owned a Mendel. Awesome stuff!

 

[antfarm]

The Mendel and Flea are the best models to ever come from Mexico, IMO. I own a Flea and have owned a Mendel. Awesome stuff!

JMJ ain't no slouch either.

 

[Gervais Cote]

The Mendel and Flea are the best models to ever come from Mexico, IMO. I own a Flea and have owned a Mendel. Awesome stuff!

Agree !

 

[MdC64]

Congrats OP. Fantastic bass. I enjoy mine very much.

 

[mikecd1]

I love ash bodied basses and am sure this one has great feel and sound - the 7.25 radius sounds like a comfy neck too. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[DoggBass]

Resqued this one 2 weeks ago and today it's finally playable.

Layed in a warehouse with no protection for basically as long as it has existed.

Got it for a steal, took some work and had access for a truscrank added.
Even with all the work it needed I can replace the missing bag(?) with a fender deluxe molded case and have money to spare.
Will need to swap the tuners at some point as no amount of lubricant will make these worth keeping on.

All in all a wonderful bass, love the nitro finish and quarter pounder pickup.
I can't speak for new ones out of the box ofc but this one in good shape is a dream, solid workhorse.
I got incredibly lucky here.

truscrank, I'm assuming you needed to crank the truss rod, but if you can comment on anything related to the neck in this rescue that would be awesome.