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NBD - Fender Precision American Deluxe (2011)

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Lfsbera

Jan 4, 2015
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Hello!

Tecnicaly it´s also a NAD, since the Mesa Boogie TT-800 arrived this week also.

I´ve sold my old Mesa D-800+ plus a Cort fretless bass and got this beauty here, this Fender Precision American Deluxe made in 2011.

I needed a more versatile bass for my band (we play some rock´n roll, pop and a lot of brazilian songs - samba, MPB), and this one will definitely do the job. However, I did find the J pickup a little lacking in tone/punch, but when both are on one complements the other quite nicely.

I have already ordered a tortoise shell pickguard and I´m thinking about new pups, any suggestions? Nordstrand? EMG? I have another P bass with GZR on it and I LOVE, but since this bass has a preamp and it´s both active/passive, don´t know if it will limit my choices.

Anyway, it´s a beast (both of ´em) and I´m having a good time. Can´t wait for my gig on Saturday!


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Moving Pictures said:
Looks good! In fact, that is a very nice rig. I think the Am Deluxe series is quite good and I found that the Jazz pickup is best used as a tone enhancing effect rather than as a pickup on its own. I’m thinking you will really enjoy the bass with the material you are playing.
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Thanks! Yeah, I think I´ll be confortable with the J pickup in the near future. The bass is very confortable to play and has a great tone!
 
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Lfsbera said:
Hello!

Tecnicaly it´s also a NAD, since the Mesa Boogie TT-800 arrived this week also.

I´ve sold my old Mesa D-800+ plus a Cort fretless bass and got this beauty here, this Fender Precision American Deluxe made in 2011.

I needed a more versatile bass for my band (we play some rock´n roll, pop and a lot of brazilian songs - samba, MPB), and this one will definitely do the job. However, I did find the J pickup a little lacking in tone/punch, but when both are on one complements the other quite nicely.

I have already ordered a tortoise shell pickguard and I´m thinking about new pups, any suggestions? Nordstrand? EMG? I have another P bass with GZR on it and I LOVE, but since this bass has a preamp and it´s both active/passive, don´t know if it will limit my choices.

Anyway, it´s a beast (both of ´em) and I´m having a good time. Can´t wait for my gig on Saturday!


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Man, I got myself the exact same Deluxe in 2011. Absolutely loved it. Being the (sometimes aesthetically driven) person I am, the 70's TV logo almost meant as much to me as the excellent tones this bass delivers! Enjoy and Congrats!
 
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Nice looking P.

If you're seriously interested in switching out the pups, I suggest you consider an Aguilar PJ matched set. They are noiseless, hot, and easy to blend well. You can set them up to deliver a very nice (to my ears) low mid punch which I have found superior in a live performance mix.

I used them pretty much exclusively in two P style basses the last 6 or 7 years of my live performance career. I continually received compliments on the sound they delivered from band mates and other musicians in our audiences.

Have fun with your new bass.

Hope this is helpful.

Koog
 
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Lfsbera said:
Hello!

Tecnicaly it´s also a NAD, since the Mesa Boogie TT-800 arrived this week also.

I´ve sold my old Mesa D-800+ plus a Cort fretless bass and got this beauty here, this Fender Precision American Deluxe made in 2011.

I needed a more versatile bass for my band (we play some rock´n roll, pop and a lot of brazilian songs - samba, MPB), and this one will definitely do the job. However, I did find the J pickup a little lacking in tone/punch, but when both are on one complements the other quite nicely.

I have already ordered a tortoise shell pickguard and I´m thinking about new pups, any suggestions? Nordstrand? EMG? I have another P bass with GZR on it and I LOVE, but since this bass has a preamp and it´s both active/passive, don´t know if it will limit my choices.

Anyway, it´s a beast (both of ´em) and I´m having a good time. Can´t wait for my gig on Saturday!


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nice bass! That's strange that the J pickup is lacking, even with bass/mid/treble eq on the bass. What exactly seems to lacking?
 
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Lfsbera said:
Hello!

Tecnicaly it´s also a NAD, since the Mesa Boogie TT-800 arrived this week also.

I´ve sold my old Mesa D-800+ plus a Cort fretless bass and got this beauty here, this Fender Precision American Deluxe made in 2011.

I needed a more versatile bass for my band (we play some rock´n roll, pop and a lot of brazilian songs - samba, MPB), and this one will definitely do the job. However, I did find the J pickup a little lacking in tone/punch, but when both are on one complements the other quite nicely.

I have already ordered a tortoise shell pickguard and I´m thinking about new pups, any suggestions? Nordstrand? EMG? I have another P bass with GZR on it and I LOVE, but since this bass has a preamp and it´s both active/passive, don´t know if it will limit my choices.

Anyway, it´s a beast (both of ´em) and I´m having a good time. Can´t wait for my gig on Saturday!


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Very nice. Congrats
 
#16
Throw a Nordstrand J pickup in there. Maybe a basic Nordy preamp. This bass could become a killer. I have an older Am Dlx J5. Great bass. I put some Nordstrand pickups and basic pre in it. The bass can do anything I need now. It might be worth it to kick it up a notch if it sounds good acoustically. jmho
 

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