karlfer Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I had one of the FSR Sea Foam PJ's from 2012. Excellent bass, but sold it, erm, twice. Just not an active sort of bloke. Now they have brought a passive FSR P/J out, in Sea Foam Pearl or Black gloss . The details don't seem to be accurate from Fender, apparently jazz nut and Bad ***11 bridge, not what is stated in the tech spec from Fender . No doubt everybody else saw these months ago and I missed it, so any comments would be appreciated. I know the Sea Foam I had was superbly made. Cheers, Karl [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Fender_Deluxe_PJ_Bass_Sea_Foam_Pearl/FEN-014-0054-549"]Fender Deluxe PJ Bass Sea Foam Pearl[/url] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/ProductDetailImageashx_zps8a014aba.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/ProductDetailImageashx_zps8a014aba.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited February 1, 2014 by karlfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Ahem...your Sadowsky is active! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yeah, got both in my shop yesterday, they're really gorgeous in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 [quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1391266696' post='2355172'] Ahem...your Sadowsky is active! ;-) [/quote] And passive VTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1391266717' post='2355173'] Yeah, got both in my shop yesterday, they're really gorgeous in the flesh. [/quote] Where's that Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Now that looks like a great P bass.....and an excellent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The advert says it is 10kg, I hope that's a typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Looks exactly like mine but passive and different bridge. I'm glad they changed the bridge, that was the only thing I hated about it. I've got a Gotoh 201 on mine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hubba hubba, that be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1391268821' post='2355198'] Where's that Andy? [/quote] Don't want to upset the moderators by doing an advert, but it's the big central Manchester shop looking like a greenhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Cheers Andy, even I can figure that one Oh, and also available in [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/fender-fsr-deluxe-pj-bass-b_zps4a3c6222.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/fender-fsr-deluxe-pj-bass-b_zps4a3c6222.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://instagram.com/p/jtYrOVOQXF/ I think the surf green needs a black pickguard - but the black one is beautiful. My only criticism is that it'd look cooler with the 'TV' 70's logo such as the Nate Mendel on the headstock - with the bold blocks and binding the modern silver logo looks a bit anaemic. But, they play well, sound good etc. They don't come with any type of bag or case though, which is a bit stingey I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The green one looks cool. How much do they retail for roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The link in Karls original post shows £683 which for a Precision with P/J pickups, and maple fretboard with blocks is I`m sure going to entice a lot of people to part with their cash. I hope I`m sensible enough to resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1391347038' post='2356004'] The link in Karls original post shows £683 which for a Precision with P/J pickups, and maple fretboard with blocks is I`m sure going to entice a lot of people to part with their cash. I hope I`m sensible enough to resist. [/quote] Won't be that many Lozz. Word seems to be only 100 of each making it out of the good old US of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've got some GAS for the surf green. Might pull the trigger soon :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1402317998' post='2472005'] I've got some GAS for the surf green. Might pull the trigger soon :-) [/quote] There definitely aren't many places that have them in stock now so I would move fast. I'm pretty sure Thomann and SoundsLive are the only shops that have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 GAK have some on order :-) couldn't find one on thomann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Forgot about this thread. I've had one since mid Feb. Excellent P/J with jazz neck, quite light, easy to work on with headstock trussrod access and BadA** bridge. Nice noiseless jazz pup, well balanced with the P. Compared to my 2000 US Hot Rod, the pick ups are a little quieter. But my amp has a gain and volume control . In my opinion a well made and thought out gigging bass. Especially with a custom tort plate [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0531_zps28f5e693.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0531_zps28f5e693.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0469_zpsd8bab225.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0469_zpsd8bab225.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1402377539' post='2472707'] GAK have some on order :-) couldn't find one on thomann [/quote] They told me it 'might' be available in July when I called them before. I subsequently called Wunjo who called Fender for me. Fender confirmed there wouldn't be any more coming to the UK Edited June 10, 2014 by theyellowcar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1402382460' post='2472723'] They told me it 'might' be available in July when I called them before. I subsequently called Wunjo who called Fender for me. Fender confirmed there wouldn't be any more coming to the UK [/quote] Certainly not quotable as fact but I think I read somewhere that the initial run of these, and the black ones were made for The Guitar Store in the states. Apparently Fender decided whilst they were at it they might as well make another 100 of each for the rest of the world. DO NOT take this as anything more than anecdotal By the way, last week, Promenade Music in Morecambe still had one of the original Sea Foam Green ACTIVE version of this bass in stock. That is the 2012 ACTIVE version which was definitely made in greater numbers. Just in case anybody was looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I tried one of these at the London Bass Guitar Show. If it had had a Precision neck I would have bought it, but a Jazz neck for a gigging bass is too small for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1402382460' post='2472723'] They told me it 'might' be available in July when I called them before. I subsequently called Wunjo who called Fender for me. Fender confirmed there wouldn't be any more coming to the UK [/quote] GAK are having just one in and I've just reserved it :-) ETA July. My google search revealed 3 sellers and one of them had one in stock. The other said it was possible to order.. Might be worth a bell if you are after one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Hi Guys, Just moved to Atlanta USA, went to GC yesterday and omg snagged there last special run PJ (sea foam green) for £430.....brand new...... such a bargain.. can't believe it [attachment=206563:pj.jpg] Amazing bass for the money I love it.... Passive and plays wonderfull... love it... love it.... love it.... Cheers Flex Edited December 4, 2015 by Flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 [quote name='Flex' timestamp='1449193115' post='2921496'] Hi Guys, Just moved to Atlanta USA, went to GC yesterday and omg snagged there last special run PJ (sea foam green) for £430.....brand new...... such a bargain.. can't believe it [attachment=206563:pj.jpg] Amazing bass for the money I love it.... Passive and plays wonderfull... love it... love it.... love it.... Cheers Flex [/quote] That's a great way to start your bass buying out there. A very nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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