Rexel Matador Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just came across this - a new, very affordable, Fender P-Bass. http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/fender-special-edition-noir-redline-precision-p-bass It doesn't seem to have been mentioned on here yet. Thoughts? It's an unusual look and I can't decide if I like it. I really want a black p bass at the mooment but I feel like the red would bother me. Also, I can't help but think a Fender logo at that price suggests corners being cut somewhere, quality-wise. Am I being overly cynical? Maybe it's the next Matt Freeman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Aaaand - It's the 80s again. Fender - if you're going to do it, at least do it [i]properly[/i]. [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/LanterneRouge/media/Various%20Basses%20and%20Guitars/Washburn%20BBR%20Force%208_zpsytwrltbo.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMG456 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ah, the black and red Washburns - Force 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I don't dig black guitar and basses, but that is kinda cool. I wonder what the deal is with the price? Is it MIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='EMG456' timestamp='1485910266' post='3227723'] Ah, the black and red Washburns - Force 4? [/quote] Force 8 BBR, I think - don't think the Force 4 had binding. Someone on BC a few years ago had a headless Force 42 BBR. And I couldn't afford it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1485940513' post='3227788'] I don't dig black guitar and basses, but that is kinda cool. I wonder what the deal is with the price? Is it MIM? [/quote] Thomann are saying its a MIM bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Am I missing something.? It just looks like a black P bass with some red on it and a black headstock. Whilst saving money and not glossing the bass. One of the more pointless exercises from Fender,s marketing team. Edited February 1, 2017 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) I quite like it, I'm a sucker for a black p bass though. Plus the namesake connection.😄 Edited February 1, 2017 by NoirBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1485955528' post='3227974'] Am I missing something.? It just looks like a black P bass with some red on it and a black headstock. Whilst saving money and not glossing the bass. One of the more pointless exercises from Fender,s marketing team. [/quote] Yeh I'm not overly enamoured with it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 it's 3/4 length which might explain the cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1485955528' post='3227974'] Am I missing something.? It just looks like a black P bass with some red on it and a black headstock. Whilst saving money and not glossing the bass. One of the more pointless exercises from Fender,s marketing team. [/quote] Kind of reminds me of the Epiphone "Gothic" series that came out around the peak of "nu" metal's popularity - basically the same old LPs and SGs but with a matte black finish. Admittedly the black satin finish on this one looks quite nice...but I think it's a bit bold to call it a "brand new model"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1485962727' post='3228053'] it's 3/4 length which might explain the cost ? [/quote] Ahhh....aimed at younger players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1485962727' post='3228053'] it's 3/4 length which might explain the cost ? [/quote] Where are you seeing that? As far as I can see it says 34". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 [quote name='Rexel Matador' timestamp='1485968806' post='3228135'] Where are you seeing that? As far as I can see it says 34". [/quote] same here i got a bit confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Fender Special Edition Precision Bass Noir bass guitar Mexico, alder body, maple neck (modern C-shape), highgloss finish, matched headstock, long thomann scale 864mm, rosewood (dalbergia latofolia) fretboard, 20 Medium frets, nut width: 41,3 mm, pickups Standard split single coil, standard bridge with single groove saddles, 3-ply pickguard black/rec/black, colour: black Thomann have it as Long Scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm not usually a fan of black precisions but this one I strangely do enjoy. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 It looks 'remarkably' like Frank Bello's ESP signature Jazz Basses: http://www.espguitars.com/products?categories=frank-bello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nando Clemmer Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) I bought one and it plays great. I really liked the red pin stripe accent around the pick guard. It caught my eye. I did add some more eye candy to it around the pickup, the pickguard along with some new volume and tone knobs. I've also had it autographed by the entire band of the Iron Maidens and Burning Witches at a show they did here in Annapolis, MD. Edited February 23, 2023 by Nando Clemmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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