Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Real Fender P?


epic576
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hi guys and gals,

I've found this what I think is Fender P in a local pawn shop.

Noodled around on it and enjoyed it. The neck felt amazing and the weight was really light.

I do have some concerns however, the serial number doesn't check out and the neck plate is blank.

With my limited Fender knowledge I guess it's either a parts bass or some sort of Precision Special .

Could someone confirm my suspicions and whether its worth the £300 (give or take) asking price?

[attachment=190747:2015-04-28 10.56.23.jpg]
[attachment=190748:2015-04-28 10.56.35.jpg]
[attachment=190749:2015-04-28 10.58.40.jpg]
[attachment=190750:2015-04-28 11.00.00.jpg]

Cheers

AJ

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It certainly looks like the 80's Jazz Bass Special that Doug Mckagan (or however you write his name) from Guns&Roses used to play in the day minus de j-pup.

I am not sure about the bridge, on the photo it looks quite chunky compared to the standard Fender ones, but the paintwork matches the 80's ones (kind of perloid finish).

If it is a pawn shop, you may be able to negociate a little on the price.

Most importantly is how you feel about the bass, if you like it and it is up your street it is worth purchasing.
Now a days, 300 quid can hardly get you a brand new Squier...

Edited by Byo
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well I've played it plugged in and given it an inspection. The E string keeps popping out the nut the A string is out the saddle. Chipped body and headstock. As well as all this the input jack is loose the frets aren't in great condition and the tone knob doesn't turn. I'm sure I can knock down the £300 price

Edited by epic576
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Cracking basses, I picked up a beaten up example recently for a similar price to what yours was offered at, I am really impressed with it, it has a huge output, it sounds and plays as well as any Precision I have ever played...enjoy

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...