I m a musiman player and don't know a thing about fenders road worn or Reissue basses. What makes them cheaper than American fenders?
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Road Worn Precision
- Thread starter Let It Fall
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If you really want a cheap one, keep your eye on big sites like Musicians Friend etc...I did see a road worn in the scratch and dent sale. In fact someone here pointed it out.
Now, my question is this, how could a buyer tell which scratch or dent was not supposed to be there?
Now, my question is this, how could a buyer tell which scratch or dent was not supposed to be there?
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That and the person who put a Roadworn in a scratch and dent sale has to be voted idiot of the year by all retailers and store owners, everywhere!
At the same time you're watching...you may wish to consider and keep your eyes peeled for a Highway One 
I'm sure some geek-a-zoid would freak out if his machine made road worn (worn spots are identical on each bass) had a new or unique scratch.
Never a fan of relicing basses, but wow, after playing this bass today, I want it.
I hat Fiest Red though.
I'd really like to see them bring out an Olypic White and Rosewood 60s Roadworn P bass.
I hat Fiest Red though.
I'd really like to see them bring out an Olypic White and Rosewood 60s Roadworn P bass.
+1000
IMO, those basses play amazingly. I haven't tried the P, but the Jazz I tried at Guitar Center was incredible. Not for the $1249 they were asking on it though...
I have seen a couple used ones pop up on Ebay for $750 BIN
I just got one a couple months back and have never been happier. Was able to A/B it with American Standards, a "50s" MIM P, a few Highway Ones and also a P Deluxe.... the Road Worn seemed to sing/resonate more and the neck... those dimensions are awesome!!
I do feel that the thin Nitro finish and the hardware that they're using (even if it wasn't relic'd) contributes to these things sounding as good as they do.
a great bass.
I do feel that the thin Nitro finish and the hardware that they're using (even if it wasn't relic'd) contributes to these things sounding as good as they do.
a great bass.
I was able to play a 50s sunburst RW P-bass at my local Guitar Center and it was one of the best p-basses I've ever played. Great feel and tone. Fender has got it right, they just need to offer maybe a couple more color options and models.
I got one of the RW P's and the very first thing before it ever left the house was a trip to the back yard with some sand paper and a couple of pieces of metal rod that I whipped that puppy into shape with. The spot where the arm wear is, is in the wrong place. Using my 57' as a reference I properly beat it into shape! LOL It was both scary weird and fun at the same time as I have never put a dent on an instrument on purpose before. It was a somewhat cathartic expercience.
peace Capt Kirk
peace Capt Kirk
Any item that has been returned cannot by law be sold as a new item. Any item that is not new gets thrown into the Scratch and Dent section of Musicians Friend. They are obligated to mark it as used in some fashion and sell it for a discount.
Imagine if you could order a roadworn in any standard fender colour and in one of say two levels of condition: 1. Lightly aged - the appearance of an old instrument that has been very well cared for but well used; 2. Heavily worn as in the current Roadworn designs.
What colour and condition would you choose? Personally Id go for a Lightly aged Shoreline gold model.
joHn
More to the point, I wonder if anyone's ever returned a RoadWorn yet saying, "You mailed me a scratched one - I demand a refund!" 
I think mainly because of cheaper labour costs. Kind of obvious that would have to make a big difference. Some of the parts in the Mexican made are not as good as the American made (they say) - pickups would be a good example. What people are saying about Roadworns is that they appear to be a significant step up in quality from previous Mexican made gear. Ultimately if you play it and it sounds and feels right doesnt matter where it comes from. There's a bit of "American made" snobbery going on and I think Fender count on that to distinguish the series.
joHn
joHn
