I obviously failed to read it was an assumption. BUT, like anything, unless it was advertised as NOS, I would assume that what I'm buying is a current production model unless otherwise noted.
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"New" Fender P Bass . . .
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If it's the same price as the brand new 2014 models that you could get anywhere else, I would ask them to give you a little refund or credit to a future purchase.
If the bass they sent was a 2007 (or whatever year before they made the big updates), shouldn't it have been discounted? It's not one model year, it's a couple.
I'm not suggesting you return it, if you like the bass you should definitely keep it. But you have a strong argument for getting a retroactive discount.
If the bass they sent was a 2007 (or whatever year before they made the big updates), shouldn't it have been discounted? It's not one model year, it's a couple.
I'm not suggesting you return it, if you like the bass you should definitely keep it. But you have a strong argument for getting a retroactive discount.
I hated those AmStd pickups they used to use. I did one gig with my 2009 when I first got it and realized that the pickup was responsible for it sounding horrible. If I wanted a mid scoop, I wouldn't have bought a Precision. Got a Geezer Butler P on it now and couldn't be happier.
Looks like you got a keeper there. Online purchases can be a real crapshoot, but you appear to have lucked into a good one. Gotta dig the black w/ maple thing too... Plus it's an anniversary model which may translate into a higher resale value down the road.... Another thing to consider is that you are technically 3 years closer to vintage than the new 14 are.... Ain't no thing wrong with that. You did good man.... Let that bass love you.
Not uncommon at all to get a new bass thats not of the current year. I bought a 58 AV P bass a few months ago that was ordered by my dealer. He called me when it arrived, and I immediately drive over to get it. He knows I like to be the first to take it out of the box, and its prefect, but it is an 2013. Doesn't matter too me one bit.. If you like it keep it!
As a side note I played an anniversary strat yesterday that had an ash body. Do you know if yours is ash or alder?
As a side note I played an anniversary strat yesterday that had an ash body. Do you know if yours is ash or alder?
That's a great bass! Yes, the pickups changed in 2012, the tuners and case changed in 2013. I like the SKB case that you got. I'm thinking that the new cases are made by Gator as the handle looks like the handle used on Gator's keyboard cases. So, you made out there. I also like the 2008 - 2012 tuners slightly better, but it's a reeeeally minor difference. Some people prefer the 2012 and up pickup, but the 2010 and earlier pickups have their fans as well.
Do YOU like the bass? I think that's all that matters.
If I were you, I would happily Rock that bass!
Do YOU like the bass? I think that's all that matters.
If I were you, I would happily Rock that bass!
I think that's why I like them... To me, the new ones are too dark sounding. I like to hear all the frequencies from my basses. I naturally eq to a scooped sound, too. Blame my growing up listening to Level 42!
Most places have relatively reasonable return policies.
Play it. If you hate it return it. If you love it, keep it.
Either way it is a win for you.
Play it. If you hate it return it. If you love it, keep it.
Either way it is a win for you.
A 2011 year model bass sold in 2014 is not brand new, IMO. Like new would be more accurate. Would any of you pay full price for an untitled, never driven 2011 year model car that you bought today?
Well when you buy a bass from MF, and return it because you do not like it they still sell it as new. How do they get away with this? I asked and was told its because the warranty is only in affect after the deal is final. L
Additionally, do you really expect a mom-and-pop shop to have basses in stock, but then every calendar year have to sell them as something other than new? Or would Fender discount instruments in their inventory because something made in December didn't ship till the following January? Good luck with that one!
I played an Am. Standard P at GC when I was looking to upgrade from the Squier Affinity J Bass I had at the time. It was a clearance item (a 2009 I think) and I loved the way it played: it felt good and sounded awesome. It was a bit out of price range so I went with a MIM Jazz bass instead. I liked the J but couldn't think of anything but that P. Long story short, the P sold a month later and I ended up buying a FrankenFender P/J on here about a year ago. After adding two more P basses to my stable I have managed to almost forget about the one that got away. I still want an American Precision one day, but I'm going to wait for the one that speaks to me like that one did.
If you love it, keep it, because you may only like the replacement.
If you love it, keep it, because you may only like the replacement.
In my experience, which is mostly with locally owned music stores, discounts are given for new old stock merchandise. Granted, there is a blurred line between new and new old stock, but three years seems fairly obvious to me. YMMV. As I said, I'm not trying to argue, nor am I saying the OP shouldn't keep his bass. I would, however, ask for a price reduction, just to see what happened.
Keep the bass, if you want to, change out the Alnico V pup that came on it for the CS 60's pup. It doesn't cost that much to change the pup out. You know you like the Body, and Neck on that bass you just received. That's more important to me anyway. And your new bass looks so damn good too!
I think it's like the old gameshow "Let's Make a Deal." Do like what's in your hand or do you want to trade for what's behind this door? If you sent it back, paid for shipping, and got a "newer" bass, what would you do if it sounded and felt worse than the 2011? Would you then pay for the shipping to send the new one back and ask for the same 2011 to be sent back to you again?
Lucky! I have that tuxedo P, MIM version. I want your bass. Trade?I online purchased an American standard P bass from a music store in Texas (yes, I know, not the best way to buy a bass) thinking I'd be getting a current production model. Two days later (can't complain about that) I opened the case to find a brand new 2011 Anniversary model. At first I was a bit disappointed as it wasn't what I was expecting but after playing it for a while I fell in love with it. And it's definitely new, with no fret marks, or scratches and scuffs anywhere.
My bass playing is just on the intermediate side of horrible but even I can tell this bass sounds great. And I know it and I will only get better over time. I paid about the same as a current model would cost and I contacted the store and they were responsive and seem willing to exchange it less the shipping of course.
My question is has there been any major improvements to U.S American Standard P basses since the 2011 model year? I'm really leaning towards keeping the one they sent me, unless someone here tells me 2011 was a bad year and the neck is going to fall off . . .
