NBD-Fender P-Bass Content

[faulknersj]

I made the mistake of playing this in the store as it haunted me for the next week afterward. I would even wake up in the middle of the night dreaming about it lol! Only one way to exorcise that demon...had to snatch it up. I’ve never dropped this kind of coin on a Bass (around $2000 is my usual limit) and am still struggling a bit with that. I never know if I love a bass until I hear it on a gig with a full band so Im looking for ward to gigs next week.

Here’s a review and sound clip:

Here she is:

 

[Gorn]

You might return it after gigging with it twice?

 

[kesslari]

What makes it "postmodern"?

 

[faulknersj]

You might return it after gigging with it twice?

I never know how I feel about a bass until I hear it in the mix live with a band. At this price point, I need to love the way it sits in the mix.

 

[faulknersj]

What makes it "postmodern"?

A silly name for a different bridge, body thru strings, a jazz neck, and a contoured neck heal...

This thing does feel amazing though and the 62' pickup is really full range. The bridge results in more sustain than I am used to, but in a good way.

 

[Philibuster]

Congrats on the NBD. I dig the bridge! How is the neck? Also, is the build of a superior quality (for instance, better than an Elite)?

 

[faulknersj]

Congrats on the NBD. I dig the bridge! How is the neck? Also, is the build of a superior quality (for instance, better than an Elite)?

The neck is really comfy and has been sanded down. The build quality is on par with Elite imo. The materials are superior to Elite. The neck is quarter sawn and the bass is the most resonant I have ever played. I’m still getting used to how resonant it is actually. The pickup is hand wound and there are harmonics and layers within the tone for days. It can do really bright, or darker P-Bass thump. The bridge is actually really cool imo. It is really high mass, allows for tons of string spacing options, and sustains for days. The pickguard is a work of damn art. It is 4 layers and has the most gorgeous yellowish brown in 2 of the layers. I dig the contour on the neck pocket as well...really comfy when you are playing in the upper registers.

 

[MoeTown1986]

Congrats!!! My custom shop is hands down my favorite bass. Enjoy!

 

[faulknersj]

Congrats!!! My custom shop is hands down my favorite bass. Enjoy!

What CS Bass is your #1?

 

[faulknersj]

New audio video clip posted

 

[Inky13]

That thing is sweet! What does RSD stand for?

 

[Shawn Luckman]

A lovely looking Precision

 

[bobba66]

Jazz Bass Neck? Black with Tort? I love it!

 

[faulknersj]

That thing is sweet! What does RSD stand for?

Research Special Division

 

[Rabidhamster]

Beautiful bass. thanks for the GAS not. I gotta find one of those bridges for my Jazz bass too...

 

[eff-clef]

What are the white-ish specs?

 

[flyingfinbar]

So slick. I’ve had my eyes on those Postmodern instruments for a minute. If I ever pull the trigger on a Custom Shop instrument, that’s the one. Best of luck with it!

 

[BassPilot]

Beautiful bass - Congratulations!!
I got a G&L LB-100 (P-bass) a couple of months ago. It has similar qualities in sound/sustain/playability! In fact, from the recording you did, our basses sound quite similar - Excellent from bottom to top. There is nothing like a great P-Bass!

 

[Resonance129]

I love that pick guard. The gold outline really sets the rest of the bass off.
Congrats

 

[Keyser Soze]

Boy, she's a beaut! Congrats! Hope it works out so she's a keeper.