NBD!

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I sold my AV 63 and also an electric guitar to purchase this FCS 62 P in sonic blue. I purchased it in July and was told I would have to wait until April but I got it today. So far I love it. I was skeptical about going for it, selling my beloved 63 AV, selling an electric, AND throwing down some cash AND having to go bassless for what I thought would be nine months, but I am glad I did it!

 

[bobyoung53]

I sold my AV 63 and also an electric guitar to purchase this FCS 62 P in sonic blue. I purchased it in July and was told I would have to wait until April but I got it today. So far I love it. I was skeptical about going for it, selling my beloved 63 AV, selling an electric, AND throwing down some cash AND having to go bassless for what I thought would be nine months, but I am glad I did it!

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I don't like relics but I think I could overlook that bias for that bass, very pretty color and it just looks right. Very tastefully done.

 

[DrThumpenstein]

That's a handsome axe! Congratulations!

 

[FrenchBassQC]

Nice bass for sure, nice color and relic on it.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

The neck is quarter sawn roasted maple and they did an amazing job with the fret ends. It feels great. I was kinda unsure but this bass really feels like the best bass I have ever played. I look forward to plugging it into my SVT tomorrow.

 

[Killing Floor]

Love it. Looks great in Sonic.

 

[Doctor Morbius]

Beautiful! Love the surfy color too.

 

[Bent77]

The neck is quarter sawn roasted alder and they did an amazing job with the fret ends. It feels great. I was kinda unsure but this bass really feels like the best bass I have ever played. I look forward to plugging it into my SVT tomorrow.

That should have a tasty outcome. One of my dream basses

Congrats!

 

[DavidBassista]

Looks great. What made you want to go from the AV63 to the CS? How do they compare?

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

Looks great. What made you want to go from the AV63 to the CS? How do they compare?

They are very similar so far. The FCS has that broken in feel to it where the AV was very glossy and sticky, even after quite a bit of playing. The neck
feels a little better to me on the FCS. It feels a little more broken in and has a nice vintage tint to it. I am interested in playing through my big rig and playing it with other people. Over all, this bass genuinely feels like it has been played for 60 years and the AV had that new feeling to it. That had been the biggest difference. Also, the AV, I had to adjust the truss a few times so I am hoping the quarter sawn is a bit more solid.

 

[ELG60]

Cool! You'll have to let me borrow it some day. (Just kidding) It's as superb looking as anticipated. Happy playing!

 

[mongo2]

The neck is quarter sawn roasted alder...

Why did you choose alder for the neck instead of maple?

 

[SBassman]

Nice color. A beauty. Enjoy.

You are very disciplined. I would have Had to buy a beater bass during the wait.

 

[ruju]

Love it! Enjoy!

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

That bass looks sweet. I’m glad Christmas came early this year for you. I applaud your self control and patience .

I noticed that you now have a matching pair guitar and bass. I like it.

 

[Rabidhamster]

Wow awesome bass!

Why did you choose alder for the neck instead of maple?

 

[TexasThunder]

Stunning!

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

Why did you choose alder for the neck instead of maple?

My bad! The body is roasted alder and the neck is roasted maple. lol

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I popped the covers off.

 

[mongo2]

My bad! The body is roasted alder and the neck is roasted maple. lol

Phew, for a minute there I thought we had fallen through a tear in the time-space continuum.