karlfer Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hi folks, dont know if anybody can shed any light, but, USA active Precision, with P/J configuration, early 80's, no scratchplate, basically a bit like a Precision Lyte. Would this have the serial number at the bottom of the neck, i.e. where the date stamp would be? I have been told that to see the serial number on this bass, you have to take the neck off. Not something I have heard of with USA Fenders, so does anybody know of examples of this? Any advice appreciated, Cheers, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Not seen an early 80's PJ before, got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I could be wrong but that sounds more like a late 80s Precision Bass Plus Deluxe - does it have a smaller headstock than normal and fine tuners on the bridge like an Elite series bass? If so then the serial should still be on the headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 If it is a Fender and as described then it sounds like an early 90's rather than 80's. However the S/n was still on the headstock. Without a picture you are unlikely to know what this is. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks guys, I thought it kinda strange, but it looks good in every other aspect. This forum is bl*^&y fantastic the way you help folk out. Delberthot are you one of the clairvoyant geezers? If so, the correct 6 numbers for tonights lottery please! As yet I haven't fathomed the mysteries of posting links, but ebay item number 270498261928. It looks good and isn't far from me, but I am a little unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I also think you are looking at a genuine Fender Precision Bass Plus Deluxe and it would have been made between 1991 and 1996. I must confess I thought these would have had a "N" series serial number on the headstock ? . . . If my memory serves me well, the Fender Precision Bass Plus Deluxe shared a neck profile / headstock shape etc with the Fender Prodigy Bass from the same era ? The Prodigies were made only between 1991 and 1993 I think and had a slightly more pointy body shape ? So . . it looks ok . . . . but I'm sure it should have the N series serial number on the headstock ? . . . the absence of that is very odd ? Hope this helps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) having just had a nose through The Fender Bass book, it does look like a Precision Bass Plus Deluxe, except: the headstock logo doesn't look right (it looks more sci-fi in the book) and should have a serial number - right number of frets though (22) the tuners don't look right (both of which might just be that it's an earlier/later version than the one in the book) the bridge is missing the fine tuners (but is otherwise right) the pickups should be Lace Sensors and not EMGs Edited December 9, 2009 by Paul_C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks lads, you lot really are stars. Now, I ask myself, do I or don't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 having looked at the picture, I would say it is a early 90's Fender Prodogy that someone has replaced the logo on. I will post a picture of my Prodogy tommorow if I remember. I would say 91/92 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxrossell Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 That does look a little like a Prodigy, but prodigies didn;t have precision bodies, they were a bit more rounded and the horns were pointier, that's definitely a Precision Bass Plus Deluxe - But I would have expected to find the S/N on the rear of the headstock. P-Bass Plus Deluxe Either way, that looks like a good price, but I'd definitely want to play it before I committed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I think I have it sorted now..... Its a Fender P-Bass Plus Deluxe [attachment=38119:Fender_P...s_Deluxe.jpg] Not a Fender Precision Plus Deluxe [attachment=38120:Fender_P...s_Deluxe.jpg] And it would be early 90's as the Prodigy was designed from the P-Bass Plus Deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 finally found a pic of the headstock logo that the book suggests should be on it which also has a serial no. on it - and the right tuners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 [quote name='Paul_C' post='681413' date='Dec 11 2009, 03:14 PM']finally found a pic of the headstock logo that the book suggests should be on it which also has a serial no. on it - and the right tuners [/quote] Good bit of detective work, S/n in the same place as the Prodigy, mine is N1 and also is a very low number. Which reminds me, anyone want to buy a very rare Prodigy Bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 just noticed that it's had a strap button fitted to the lower horn too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Here is a picture of the Prodigy [attachment=38164:DSC00162.JPG] [attachment=38165:DSC00163.JPG] [attachment=38166:DSC00164.JPG] This is a truly great bass, the active circuit is quite amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Ye Gods, you guys are good. It went for £390, about quarter of an hour before I got home from Scotland. God bless M6 roadworks. I believe the word is "Doh"! Thanks for all the brilliant help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np52pa Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have one of this Fender 1993 to sell in black. Regards J.F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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