la bam Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Hi all, I have a 2010 50s road worn precision. Are these the same basses as the 50s classic series from 2018 (minus the relic) ? ir same dimensions, hardware, pups etc.. It just seems a long run if they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I think RW are lacquer and classic series are poly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 06/11/2021 at 15:32, nige1968 said: I think RW are lacquer and classic series are poly. Thanks. Are they the same hardware - pickups, bridge etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 9 hours ago, la bam said: Thanks. Are they the same hardware - pickups, bridge etc? They should be, but given the eight-year difference who knows what might have changed? I've owned a RW precision and a Classic Series Jazz and the only difference I could really detect was the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyBassPlayer Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 They should be the very same bass except for the finish & wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) On 06/11/2021 at 13:33, la bam said: Hi all, I have a 2010 50s road worn precision. Are these the same basses as the 50s classic series from 2018 (minus the relic) ? ir same dimensions, hardware, pups etc.. It just seems a long run if they are? It depends which model you’re referring to. The ‘Classic’ series actually has two variants; A poly finish (with more colour options generally available) and then a select number of colour options available in a lacquer (nitro) finish, which also come with a hard case and were slightly more expensive as a result. Fender’s naming clearly states the difference so it’s easier to spot, but the finish difference between a lacquer Road Worn and a poly Classic series would be different (in terms of finish type and how it would affect wear over time etc). The differences between a ‘Classic Lacquer’ and a Road Worn would be much closer in terms of spec (with the Road Worn obviously having the worn/relic finish already applied). I think the poly finished Classic 50s Precision was available in sunburst, red, black and a honey/butterscotch. I think the lacquer was available in a translucent white and black only. Edited November 19, 2021 by skej21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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