I had the intent of selling my 2015 Squier candy apple red VM 70's Jazz Bass on CL. I've got too many Jazzes so wanted to thin the heard to three. Then I got a message from a nice fellow wanting to know if I wanted to trade for a 2013 Cabronita. Did my checking and jumped on it. It is in 99% condition and my J was basically brand new. I wanted a black Precision with a maple neck and white guard and this was not a traditional P so it was perfect. I'm really happy with it and it plays and sounds great. I switched out the pickguard screws for black and put proper P bass knobs on it. I hate the slide on knobs. Polished it up and put a fresh coat of carnauba on it and it's awesome! {} {} {} {} {} {}
I did swap out the bridge for a Fender Standard after I took the pictures. It seemed to not only seem more vintage it just looks more appropriate.
It sounds a bit thumpier, and the neck is wonderful. Overall, I'm impressed with the build and quality. It was a fluke that this trade happened as I wasn't looking for another bass as I really need to thin the herd. But, hey it's a kick butt bass and it looks awesome with the vintage style bridge.
Great bass! I've played a couple fenders like this and they both sounded good. Also like that Gretsch style pickup. Kinda laughed when I heard they weren't Gretsch filtertron pickups, but fender fidelitron pickups! Anyways, nice bass.
My local GC never bring in the Cabronita bass guitar. I licking with the look. Some player mention the stock pup is unbalance E,A Vs D,G sound, is it true ??
Nice score congrats! I just played one of these (same year) on Saturday. I was impressed with the quality/finishing, especially the neck and fret work.
When MF had a Stupid Deal Of The Day on them last March, I ordered one. At the identical time, one showed up on CL. It was brand new in every way, so I cancelled the MF DOD and bought the one locally. For $125 and getting to play it first, a definite no brainer. Tweaked the set-up just a little for my tastes and made myself very happy. A great bass. Hope you enjoy yours.
Yep... BUMP.... just ordered one for $280 delivered.... a TV Jones Thunder'Blade is on the way! Along with a vintage brass bridge! Now I need to find some tuning keys and figure out what guts to put under that REAL DEAL pickup. Wish me luck... pictures to come.
Congrats. Love my MIM Cabronita and also did the ThunderBlade mod as well as a vintage string thru bridge. Make sure to post pics!
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