It’s finally home with me. Fender Precision Mod Shop project bass and it came out EXACTLY how I hoped. Could not be more delighted with how it plays, sounds, looks and feels in my hands.
I pulled the trigger back in November but they already had the scheduling disclaimer that builds would start January 11, so it’s in my arms in only 16 days, not counting the 6 weeks.
I was a little nervous about having this shipped to my door so I ordered it at my favorite local dealer. Same exact cost. But they get a commission so that’s better Karma than online. Huge shout out to Jim at Guitar Resurrection. They did a setup and thorough check out.
Ok. The bass.
Standard alder USA P body.
Solid Rosewood ‘63 C Precision neck.
Tort on Satin Black. Just enough sheen but doesn’t look smudgy! And the tort pops!
Vintage open reverse (surprise!) machines, modern high mass, low profile bridge, same bridge as on the AmPro basses. Oh, ‘58 pickup. It Slams! Neck feels warm and sounds warm and rich. I heard stories about Fender rosewood and fret sprout, the edges are great. If it happens I can take care of it. The stripe is darkened(?) so it doesn’t look weird. And there’s a hootenanny button! Like they read my mind. It’s got rounds, I assume 45-105 Fender. Hey, y’all wanna tell me what flats to get? I’ll make it easy. I have positive relationships with TI Jazz flats, LB DTF, Chromes, and 77s. So hit me.
Been wanting a newer P but wanted it My Way. I am absolutely loving this. I’ll probably go bonkers peeling all the nits from the shrink wrap on the pick guard but first I gotta play more.
Pics or it didn’t happen.
