Big Bass Man Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 [b]NBD - Fender Road Worn Precision bass[/b] Well, here she is, bought yesterday from wibbler21 (cheers mate!). I’ve been hankering after one of these for a while now, ever since I stupidly sold my Classic ’50’s p bass (I knew it was a mistake!). The thing I really love about this bass is the fact that it feels really ‘played in’, the rolled edge neck is amazing. I was lucky enough to have band practice yesterday afternoon too, so it was straight to the front line! The guys thought it had a really smooth tone, it fitted right in to our mix. I may change the strings to flat wounds soon coz I love a p bass with flats, they sound epic … FWIW, you either like the road worn look or you don’t - it’s just one of those things. I like the fact that it doesn’t bother me if it gets bashed about a bit. It certainly has a bit of ‘mojo’ to my eyes … Anyway, enough of my yakkin’ … here’s some pictures … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I want one of these. This thread isn't helping! How 'relic'd' is the neck - do they bash it about a bit to give it a few knocks or is it pristine? I'm not bothered by a bit of wear to the body but not to the neck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bass Man Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ha ha sorry mate! There are a few slight chips on the varnish, which I didn't notice at first and never noticed when I played it. They seem to have "worn" the neck slightly round the first 5 frets too (like the Limelight basses) ... As always, best thing is to try one, if you can ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Looks the business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 These Fender Roadworns really are fantastic I have a RW Jazz, and I love it to bits As you say, the rolled edges on the neck just feel soooo comfortable Like the Limelight basses - I just don't know how they get that "worn in" feel Also as you say (and this is something not to be underestimated) You don't get too precious about Roadworn / relic instruments .... I'm not saying bash the thing about, but it's no big deal if it gets another scratch or ding I've gigged mint condition instruments, and tend to panic if anyone else knocks something anywhere near them But playing a RW is just so liberating My RW Jazz is the best, most comfortable bass I've ever played The quality of everything about the bass is absolutely top notch it feels and sounds so vintage Trouble is, I now want a RW Precision or Limelight P to sit alongside my Jazz Great bass - lucky you Glad you're happy with it Cheers Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was never a fan of these by the looks until I played one. Aside from a Custom Shop Pino Palladino Sig Precision, these are the most comfortable Precisions I`ve played. At some point I`ll get myself one, but they`re not the right colour scheme for what I`m currently doing and I don`t want one that I`m not going to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 That's the one I'd go for! Beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I'm interested in the manufacturing process on these.....do they make them then "Road Wear" them or is it just built into the production line? Happy NBD by the way.....looks nice Edited March 30, 2015 by Number6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1427741395' post='2733760'] I'm interested in the manufacturing process on these.....do they make them then "Road Wear" them or is it just built into the production line? Happy NBD by the way.....looks nice [/quote] I know the parts are separate from parts of other basses They have a stamp on them, to identify them in the factory I also know that although they're Mex assembled, they are finished in the US Fender factory, on a separate line to the US Fenders Not sure at which stage the "roadworn look" takes place But I can say the finish does feel genuinely worn.... There is a smoothness to the finish, rather than an edge to flaking paintwork, the neck finish also feels like it's been played for hundreds of hours I keep harking on about these basses, but they've completely converted me I can't eulogise enough about these top quality, superb feeling, sounding and playing basses... Yes, it's a shame they only seem to do one colour of P bass Lozz On this forum, someone recently sold a couple of Jazzes, in Fiesta Red Don't know if they've done a RW P in that colour? But a few more colour choices would be good (personally, I like the colour of my Jazz, and the P bass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Very nice! These are great basses by all accounts, I really must get round to trying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I've got a fiesta red 50's RW precision. TBH, I was never into the relic thing on basses & pretty much looked down on anything by MIM Fender. I picked up my early 2009 RW cheap on ebay, and bought it with a view to selling it on & making a few quid. However after playing it, totally fallen for the bass despite the relicing and the colour (which I'm also not a fan of)...It must be one of the nicest Precisions I've ever played and now has been my main bass for quite a while. Here's mine, strung with Sadowsky flats. The stock bridge cover is nicely tarnished too. A killer bass! [url="http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/nickonbass69/media/Fenderroadworn006a_zps39e648ea.jpg.html"][/url] Edited March 31, 2015 by nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1427791583' post='2734172'] Very nice! These are great basses by all accounts, I really must get round to trying one. [/quote] Yes you must discreet I went along to try my RW Jazz, as I'd heard others praising them so highly On trying it, I just had to have it.... never looked back [quote name='nick' timestamp='1427795558' post='2734246'] I've got a fiesta red 50's RW precision. TBH, I was never into the relic thing on basses & pretty much looked down on anything by MIM Fender. I picked up my early 2009 RW cheap on ebay, and bought it with a view to selling it on & making a few quid. However after playing it, totally fallen for the bass despite the relicing and the colour (which I'm also not a fan of)...It must be one of the nicest Precisions I've ever played and now has been my main bass for quite a while. [/quote] My RW Jazz converted me too I didn't particularly like or dislike RW guitars before and I'd played a couple of Mex Fenders, one awful two pretty good, and one very good (that stick in my mind...) But the RW's are better than US Fenders IMO (played and owned a few US's too) I have to say, Fiesta Red is my fave colour lately... I've seen pics & video of a few roadworn / relic Fiesta Red basses, and I like RW Fiesta Red even more Lucky you, to have that colour Edited March 31, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Agreed on all of the above - I've got a sunburst 50's RW precision and I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1427788996' post='2734139'] Fiesta Red Don't know if they've done a RW P in that colour? But a few more colour choices would be good (personally, I like the colour of my Jazz, and the P bass) [/quote] It would probably put some off saving up for a Pino!! I'd buy one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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