NBD - Mike Dirnt Road Worn Blonde/RW

[sPiKi]

Well after a few weeks trying to shift my MIA P bass, I eventually got it sold last week and bought this on Thursday in its place.
I know the whole thing about relicing/road worn divides bassists but this looks and feels as cool as anything. Really has to be seen to appreciate the quality of the workmanship. Neck is definitely more comfortable than the MIA P and the frets are great, nice and smooth and very similar to my MIA J. The relicing on the hardware is very well done. Like MD says in the Fender video it really is more like a white wash and the grain of the ash comes through very nicely.
As far as tone is concerned, its your classic P sound only with more punch and growl. Had to tweak the EQ on my V4BH and cut the mids a bit but overall was very impressive with a nice clang on the low E. A couple of people admired my 'tele bass' and another aspect I like about this bass is that it doesn't look like a gimmicky signature guitar (I don't really care for Green Day, although do like MD's playing). Hard case is very cool too - well constructed, nice little Fender logo and snug fit.

Edited January 25, 2019 by sPiKi

[theyellowcar]

Someone had to buy that one from Coda sooner or later. Such a bargain. I played one of these a couple of months back and the neck was incredibly comfortable, and the tone was exactly as you described. Cracking P-bass at a great price. Congrats!

[sPiKi]

Cheers yellow. Hasn't been in the case at all today, just great to look at and play. Roll on next Saturday to gig it again.

[Lozz196]

Yep, I`d seen that on Codas site and thought it looked a steal. Congrats.

[MarkG3]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9mPtKgX370k

Very nice

[Weststarx]

I want one!!!

[sPiKi]

Must admit though, those pups are <<<LOUD>>>. D string is sounding a bit overpowring. Been tweaking the pup height and think I've got the balance nearly right.

Edited April 13, 2014 by sPiKi

[simon1964]

I do like the look of these. Congratulations on the purchase!

[Damonjames]

Hey mate, what pickup is in this? I have one if the original mike dirnt p basses, this looks
Like a massive improvement. The neck on mine was ridiculous so I had it shaved down, and the pickup had a very low output, but did sound really nice. Mine now sports a Quarter pounder P and a jazz bridge instead.
Would love to try one of these new ones though!

[Musicman20]

Great looking bass! I still want a RW P and J/

[Musicman20]

PS - Is the new hardcase stock on these?

[sPiKi]

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1397490588' post='2424426']
Hey mate, what pickup is in this? I have one if the original mike dirnt p basses, this looks
Like a massive improvement. The neck on mine was ridiculous so I had it shaved down, and the pickup had a very low output, but did sound really nice. Mine now sports a Quarter pounder P and a jazz bridge instead.
Would love to try one of these new ones though!
[/quote]

Its a 59 custom shop pup. Was tweaking it today and have lowered all 4 poles and its a much more balanced tone now. Sounds great. The guitar itself looks very rock n roll and as I said above, any reservations people may have over paying for RW stuff would probably be persuaded by the work on this. The cracking of the paint etc is really impressive. Sorry if I have given you GAS

Lots more pics here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/due26j7ddszmkxa/rnkCNAaV2V

Edited April 14, 2014 by sPiKi

[sPiKi]

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1397492389' post='2424449']
PS - Is the new hardcase stock on these?
[/quote]

I think so although it doesn't state so on the Fender site. I got the same as in the Thomann listing:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_mike_dirnt_road_worn_p_bass_rw_2.htm?sid=87b27b81f51a11679a3647d106ed5f8d

[Musicman20]

[quote name='sPiKi' timestamp='1397499450' post='2424544']
I think so although it doesn't state so on the Fender site. I got the same as in the Thomann listing:

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_mike_dirnt_road_worn_p_bass_rw_2.htm?sid=87b27b81f51a11679a3647d106ed5f8d"]http://www.thomann.d...a3647d106ed5f8d[/url]
[/quote]

I think the fact they are now including proper cases on these makes them a really bargain.

[Guinness21]

Is there a severe angle on the split pickup? Want this bass so bad, but if i had my way split pups would be level so there's more room to rest your thumb up top.

[sPiKi]

No the pickups are fine; the pickups were lowered considerably at the E and G string. I've adjusted them so they are nearly flat and the tone sounds cleaner and more controlled. There's plenty of room for yer thumb.

Edited January 25, 2019 by sPiKi