Eldon Tyrell Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) As some of you may know, I have been on the hunt for a Motown and old-school (rock) bass for quite some time. Well, the hunt is over as I recently bought this Fender American Pro II P bass in the dark night finish. Very nice bass. I especially like the smooth neck and the build quality. It was a bit difficult to actually find a Pro II in this finish. Couldn't find one in the UK. I eventually got hold of one on reverb, seller was LL Music Center in Belgium https://www.llmusiccenter.com/gitaren/bas.html The owner Luc was very nice and packed the bass super safely (double boxing). The whole transaction went smoothly and I definitely would buy from Luc again. As you can see from the photos, I added a Dark Knight hologram sticker I found on Etsy. I just could not resist. As I always buy and sell basses (this year, so far, I've bought six and also sold six), I got a replacement pickguard to protect the original one from unwanted sticker glue. The company is called d'Andrea and the pickguard is of excellent quality with perfect fit. I cannot notice any difference between this one and Fender's original one. Could it be that they produce pickguards for Fender? Would not surprise me. Anyway, I can recommend d'Andrea in case you are looking for a replacement pickguard. I got mine from Thomann. https://www.thomann.de/gb/dandrea_p_bass_style_pickguards_for_bass.html I also added a thumb rest. It came with two screws but I am only using one as I did not want to drill an extra hole. Still works perfectly as I am anchoring my thumb near the end of the thumb rest where the screw is. Finally, I changed the strings to LaBella 760 FS. I love these strings. They really help create the sound I had in my mind for this bass. So far, so good 🙂 Edited September 4, 2021 by Eldon Tyrell 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Oh yeah, very nice indeed 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Holy Bass Batman! Congrats. It is always good to achieve an aim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 These Pro II's are super basses. Well done 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Bobthedog said: Holy Bass Batman! Congrats. It is always good to achieve an aim. Cheers, mate. I am still on the hunt for a Music Man Stingray (Classic), 4 H, 2 EQ, natural finish and maple fingerboard. My "Bernard Edwards" bass. No luck so far. Maybe next year! Have to start saving money first anyway 🙂 Edited September 5, 2021 by Eldon Tyrell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Old Horse Murphy said: These Pro II's are super basses. Well done 👍 Agree. Hope yours finds a new home soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 You know you are going to have to learn the Batman theme tune on bass now don't you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Nice to see Fender introduce a new color that's actually new! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Now THAT is absolutely spot on! Love that paint job, and its a P, perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I really, really wanted the jazz in that finish! A bit split on whether to go for it at the mo for various reasons, but that looks so so good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorG Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Got to be one their best looking production models out there. Really nice! Nice tone too! Congrats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, TrevorG said: Got to be one their best looking production models out there. Really nice! Nice tone too! Congrats. Yes, so far, so good. It not only looks cool but as I mentioned in my original post, the build quality is great too. Everything is super solid, nothing rattles, nothing buzzes, nothing's flimsy. I especially like the smooth neck. This one and the one on recent EBMM basses (Stingray Special, Cutlass and TC sig) are my fav necks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorG Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I had GAS for the dark night and the silver which also looks great. Have a couple of Ultras which do look great (natural ash and Texas Tea) but it’s a shame those colours weren’t repeated in the Ultra range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 05/09/2021 at 04:16, jd56hawk said: Nice to see Fender introduce a new color that's actually new! Well, I just did some digging and Fender actually already used the colour back in the early to mid 90s for their Strats. They called it "blue pearl dust". Haven't found a bass with that finish though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Well, I just did some digging and Fender actually already used the colour back in the early to mid 90s for their Strats. They called it "blue pearl dust". Haven't found a bass with that finish though. I lusted after a Strat in a finish called midnight blue (dark blue metallic) that Fender launched in the late-80's when I was around 15. I finally managed to get hold of one in the early 2000's and it didn't disappoint. So I sold it....why do I do these things?! Edited September 12, 2021 by Old Horse Murphy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Old Horse Murphy said: I listed after a Strat in a finish called midnight blue (dark blue metallic) that Fender launched in the late-80's when I was around 15. I finally managed to get hold of one in the early 2000's and it didn't disappoint. So I sold it....why do I do these things?! Yeah, been there, done that and got the t-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I do like that finish 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Insane finish batman!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 12 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: Insane finish batman!!! Cheers. Guitarguitar has a pre-owned one in stock. Get it and we can be Batman & Robin 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Cheers. Guitarguitar has a pre-owned one in stock. Get it and we can be Batman & Robin 😉 Don't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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