BassBod Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) EDIT - Now Priced £950 collected Here is a really lovely mid 90's USA factory (lined) fretless. From memory, these were the earlier versions of what has become the American Standard in Fender's product line over the last 20 odd years. Rosewood fingerboard is in great condition, the bass has worn black plastic tapewounds for most of its life. I think the body is a three piece, with a veneer front and back, to make the sunburst look better. Strings are through body only, with no extra bridge holes. This isn't a Jaco style fretless. The single P bass pickup gives it a deep warm and full sound. Comes with the original hardshell plastic case - in good condition, with one crack in the edge. The bass is in exceptional condition, with only one or two slight dings. I've tried to show one in the back of the neck. The neck finish is just beginning to show some surface checks. I'd describe this one as medium weight, although I can't weigh it accurately. I've got some scales somewhere, so I'll update if I can find them. The jack socket feels slightly loose, but it hasn't been a problem on gigs. I suspect a quick bend on the spring contact would fix this, but I've not been under the scratchplate. Schaller strap locks were fitted as original at this time...I don't have the strap fittings, but the buttons are there. Given the general state of things, I've decided to make this a come and try / collection only sale, with payment by bank transfer. I'm between Bristol and Bath a short distance from M4 J18 and can be pretty flexible on times etc. Message any questions etc (apologies if it takes a day or two to reply as I'm travelling a lot this weekend) BB H Edited November 8, 2022 by BassBod Revised price 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Few more photos.. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 If only it was unlined.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, franzbassist said: If only it was unlined.... I know....but at least you can read the music and still have a reasonable chance of being in tune by the third bar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Looks in amazing nick - GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 39 minutes ago, lownote said: Looks in amazing nick - GLWTS Yes, it is. I had to remind myself how long ago 1995 was… The tape wounds have also helped to keep the rosewood fingerboard in almost new condition. If it was a Jazz I’d keep it, but for me, a fretless P just isn’t the sound I want to hear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, BassBod said: Yes, it is. I had to remind myself how long ago 1995 was… The tape wounds have also helped to keep the rosewood fingerboard in almost new condition. If it was a Jazz I’d keep it, but for me, a fretless P just isn’t the sound I want to hear. I knoiw what you mean. I play unlined fretless but my appetite for mwah is strictly limited to a few miuntes. By increasing the action height slightly, relief and the string height at nut I get a great normal bass sound without irritating mwah. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Price reduced to £1100…😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 @mustafunk1 was looking for a lined fretless bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafunk1 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, ead said: @mustafunk1 was looking for a lined fretless bass. Thank you but I'm searching a modern sound 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I think I may have owned this bass several years back...If so it a a really great example of a fretless P. Great classic sound. GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Time for a bump - would happily take £950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, BassBod said: Time for a bump - would happily take £950 You should edit the thread title to include £950. Some might not bother to read all the comments and miss the keen new price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 43 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said: You should edit the thread title to include £950. Some might not bother to read all the comments and miss the keen new price Good point...will have a go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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