Fender P-Bass: Japan, US, CS or Limelight

[peteb]

48 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

Pictures please, when you can @peteb

 

I will put up a few pix when it comes next week! 

 

Edited September 3 by peteb

[peteb]

On 03/09/2025 at 23:37, Geek99 said:

Pictures please, when you can @peteb

 

Just had the AVRI 63 delivered. Initial thoughts are that it is possibly slightly lighter than my 78, nicely set-up, the nut width is a bit wider and that it currently has flats on it (whether they stay is another matter). It seems to play nicely, so first impressions are all good. I will put it through an amp when I get a chance later. Also, I need to change the strap buttons, as the previous owner used a different straplock system.

 

I’m gigging this weekend, then on holiday for two weeks. When get I back, I will spend some time playing it properly, maybe even use it on a gig. Then I will decide if I’m going to keep it or move it on, and if I keep it if want to make any changes. First signs are pretty positive! 

 

 

Edited September 9 by peteb

[Reggaebass]

Congrats pete, it looks really great 

[Lozz196]

Agree, classic looks there

[soulstar89]

On 09/09/2025 at 12:11, peteb said:

 

Just had the AVRI 63 delivered. Initial thoughts are that it is possibly slightly lighter than my 78, nicely set-up, the nut width is a bit wider and that it currently has flats on it (whether they stay is another matter). It seems to play nicely, so first impressions are all good. I will put it through an amp when I get a chance later. Also, I need to change the strap buttons, as the previous owner used a different straplock system.

 

I’m gigging this weekend, then on holiday for two weeks. When get I back, I will spend some time playing it properly, maybe even use it on a gig. Then I will decide if I’m going to keep it or move it on, and if I keep it if want to make any changes. First signs are pretty positive! 

 

 

Congrats on the new bass.  You have my lusted 78 fender. Ash body maple fretboard. Man that must have some attitude . It’s going to be hard to compete with that as it’s sonically unique (Bart pickups 😍) with the added nut width and profile.
 

 

Edited September 11 by soulstar89

[peteb]

On 09/09/2025 at 12:11, peteb said:

 

Just had the AVRI 63 delivered. Initial thoughts are that it is possibly slightly lighter than my 78, nicely set-up, the nut width is a bit wider and that it currently has flats on it (whether they stay is another matter). It seems to play nicely, so first impressions are all good. I will put it through an amp when I get a chance later. Also, I need to change the strap buttons, as the previous owner used a different straplock system.

 

I’m gigging this weekend, then on holiday for two weeks. When get I back, I will spend some time playing it properly, maybe even use it on a gig. Then I will decide if I’m going to keep it or move it on, and if I keep it if want to make any changes. First signs are pretty positive! 

 

 

 

@walshy If you had that Daphne Blue AVRI62 up a month ago, then I would probably have bought that instead...! 

 

[walshy]

2 hours ago, peteb said:

 

@walshy If you had that Daphne Blue AVRI62 up a month ago, then I would probably have bought that instead...! 

 

Sod’s Law, it’s a beauty too

[peteb]

38 minutes ago, walshy said:

Sod’s Law, it’s a beauty too

 

Yea, I think that Daphne Blue / tort is possibly my favourite P bass finish, although sunburst / tort is always a classic as well... 

 

[Stub Mandrel]

On 02/09/2025 at 18:09, wateroftyne said:

I wonder if you can see the side dots on this one? It's a big flaw on recent Fender RI's, IMO.

 

It's the only downside to my AVII.

[walshy]

40 minutes ago, peteb said:

 

Yea, I think that Daphne Blue / tort is possibly my favourite P bass finish, although sunburst / tort is always a classic as well... 

 

Yeah had the original tort plate with it, I’ll be putting it back on tomorrow.