nash Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Are there any real differences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I think Fender are using the latest version of their noiseless pickups on the Elites. Other than that I'm struggling to find any differences between the two, Elite seems to be a rebrand of Deluxe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 The Elite has a Musicman style truss rod adjuster, the wheel thing at the body side, I think the sculpting on the heel is different too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I know I'm predictable, but can I chip in here and recommend that you have a look at the [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string"]Maruszczyk Jake[/url]? I checked out the Fender Deluxe P a while ago - in fact, I ordered one, but sent it back - and ended up with a Jake for loads less money. (Disclaimer: other basses are available, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 [quote name='nash' timestamp='1460055689' post='3022229'] Are there any real differences? [/quote] (engage smart arse remark) they are spelt differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 There is also the new neck design c to d fourth gen noiseless pickups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 You might get a good deal on a deluxe if they get discounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='EmmettC' timestamp='1460120179' post='3022777'] The Elite has a Musicman style truss rod adjuster, the wheel thing at the body side, I think the sculpting on the heel is different too. [/quote] By far the best truss rod adjustment that exists, IMHO. All should be made that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1460535955' post='3026483'] By far the best truss rod adjustment that exists, IMHO. All should be made that way! [/quote] Amen to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 For me, a Precision 'Elite' will always mean this: But then, I liked the 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I can't see any differences between the Deluxe and Elite Dimension basses, as they had the truss wheel already... And those Deluxes are on sale with massive discounts at Andertons right now, so much that you could probably buy one and sell it for the same if not more on the used market once they've all been sold and the discount sale has been forgotten about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1460623042' post='3027272'] I can't see any differences between the Deluxe and Elite Dimension basses, as they had the truss wheel already... [/quote] Sorry Dannybuoy, I have to respectfully disagree, every picture I can find of a deluxe shows the neck end regular adjustment, albeit with a cutout in the pickguard so you can get a allen key/screwdriver (whichever adjustment it is!) in there.. The Elites heel end is very different with an actual cutout in the neck itself where the MM style adjustment wheel sits.. EDIT: re-read Dannybuoy's post after having it pointed out to me that the question was referring to the Dimension Bass, about which Dannybuoy is correct, the 'wheel' truss adjuster was indeed on the Am Dlx.... Edited April 18, 2016 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1460619844' post='3027234'] For me, a Precision 'Elite' will always mean this: [/quote] Same here. Weird they never repeated the double split coil, did the bridge pickup sound that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1460628067' post='3027329'] Sorry Dannybuoy, I have to respectfully disagree, every picture I can find of a deluxe shows the neck end regular adjustment, albeit with a cutout in the pickguard so you can get a allen key/screwdriver (whichever adjustment it is!) in there.. The Elites heel end is very different with an actual cutout in the neck itself where the MM style adjustment wheel sits.. [/quote] The Am Deluxe and Precision had a "normal" truss rod adjustment, but the Dimension always had the Musicman type, it's a Fender version of a Stingray, so it made sense. Edited April 15, 2016 by EmmettC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 [quote name='EmmettC' timestamp='1460737364' post='3028362'] The Am Deluxe and Precision had a "normal" truss rod adjustment, but the Dimension always had the Musicman type, it's a Fender version of a Stingray, so it made sense. [/quote] Ooops! should really read the posts before replying, I was on about the new elite precisions as per the original topic title, Can see now that Dannybuoy clearly stated the Dimension Bass, which indeed did have the wheel adjustment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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