discreet Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) [b]*SOLD* Fender Road Worn Precision, Fiesta Red[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]My musical direction has changed somewhat and now I need a new computer more than I need this bass. So with great regret and sadness, this very nice Road Worn P is up for grabs. You only have to play a RW to realise that it is quite unlike any other Mexican Fender. The neck in particular is excellent - one-piece maple, skunk stripe, truss-rod adjustment at heel, walnut cavity plug, vintage frets, 1.75" (44.45mm) nut width, 7.25" radius, rolled edges. It's also very straight and a low action is possible with flats.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass is lovely and instantly feels 'right' in the hand. The 'road wear' is sensitively executed and very plausible. The ageing of the hardware in particular is excellent. Reverse-vintage tuners, threaded saddles and a period 51-61 spaghetti 'F' decal complete the look, along with a slightly 'worn' 1957-type gold anodized pickguard. There are screw-holes for a tug bar and ashtrays, but these are not included.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'd like to say it plays like butter - however I want to keep a little credibility, so I won't. No fret buzz, no rattles, intonation spot-on all the way up. This is a really good neck, folks. And the bass has 'that' warm, round yet punchy and articulate P-Bass tone that everyone's after. Possibly aided by the La Bella 760FS flats it's wearing.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]These are great basses and at used prices, almost unbeatable - you can get everything you would expect from a venerated USA P for the price of a new standard MIM.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm asking [b]£645[/b] for this one - RRP is currently around the £1200 mark. Ideally I'd like cash on collection (bass is in SE London), but the 'Inc' in the title means 'delivery included' - [i]if[/i] you don't actually live in Land's End or John O' Groats, that is. I'm happy to drive a fair way - as I suffer from 'courier anxiety' and would rather not post - but we can talk about that later. And now some pics - the bass isn't quite so blatantly [i]pink[/i] in the flesh, it's a factory Fender fiesta red finish. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Now [b]SOLD[/b], thanks for all the interest. [/font][/color] Edited August 9, 2017 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 As discreet says, these are unlike any other MIM basses out there. I know some people who'd much prefer a US P bass, and plenty of others who don't like roadworn / reliced instruments - but honestly, don't knock these till you've tried one My sunburst RW P is my go-to bass, in fact, it's my favourite I've ever owned or even played. I upgraded the pickups on mine - that's the only thing I'd do I keep trying to justify owning a Fiesta Red one to match - but Mrs S wouldn't be impressed, I'm sure Vintage Fender quality at a fraction of the cost and as has been said these are over £1,100 new So this one is an absolute bargain! GLWTS Mr Discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek1071 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Mmmm....nice. Any sort of case included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Lurevely....GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1502278466' post='3350397'] ...I know some people who'd much prefer a US P bass and plenty of others who don't like roadworn / reliced instruments - but honestly, don't knock these till you've tried one... [/quote] Thank you sir... the whole 'road worn' thing is a total red herring, anyway. This bass is all about the feel, the playability and the sound, all of which are top-drawer. I didn't see any need to upgrade the pickup myself - in my view it sounds very lush indeed as it is, but of course that's a very personal thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name='Derek1071' timestamp='1502278656' post='3350399'] Mmmm... nice. Any sort of case included? [/quote] Only for transit, I'll be taking the case home with me. It's a moot point really as I'll not be driving to Edinburgh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Wow, do I need another P Bass? Unfortunately, not :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Very tempting as I know I'm only up the road from you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1502280213' post='3350417'] Very tempting as I know I'm only up the road from you... [/quote] As far as fuel contributions go, Dartford is a freebie. It could be in your hot hands within the hour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I really hope someone buys this soon. I have terrible GAS for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1502280626' post='3350423'] As far as fuel contributions go, Dartford is a freebie. It could be in your hot hands within the hour! [/quote] I'm in Peckham at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Roadworns aint my cup of cha but after dealing with Mark a few times I know whoever buys this will have a nice easy transaction and get a bass at more than a fair price glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Very nice. Any chance we could have the weight plse. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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