Fender Mod Shop Bass diary

[fundando]

Bit the bullet and ordered the bass I wanted from the Mod Shop. This will be the first instruments that I will ever own that will be made just for me.

Ordered on 10/22
Body: Plum Metallic. Alder
Neck Shape: Maple C to D Precision Bass
Pickguard: 4 ply aged white pearl
Pickups: American Vintage II PJ Bass 60/66'

Today on 10/30 They let me know
"Body is in dry for this one, but I do show finish fallout for the original neck.
Should still be looking at a week or two for final assembly.
Congrats!"

Will post pictures of the bass when it get's here. Along with any other important updates.

 

[Clark W]

Congrats!

 

[Kubicki Fan]

Cheers! It's sure easy on the eyes. Hopefully, with playability to match looks.

 

[gr8avocado]

Was considering getting one made almost the same specs as yours. Make sure to post some pics when you finally get it. I'm really curious what the purple will actually look like in person.

 

[alembicbones]

I like that a lot! Looking forward to seeing the actual finished product.

Bones

 

[Killing Floor]

Love that color combo.

I have several Mod Shop (bass and guitar) and really am happy with them. My take, it's 100% classic Fender that is also unique. Congrats.

 

[AQUANOVA]

Outstanding!

 

[steveinohio]

Looks nice man! Stoked for you.

 

[Spectrum]

Looks like it will taste like grape soda, yum!

Not that I taste basses or anything. I'm not weird, you're weird.

 

[Brandon Shea]

Looks cool! How are the controls set up on that one?

 

[SharpCat]

Your new bass is my bass's evil twin! Or is mine the evil one?!?

 

[ac100X]

I am another one interested in seeing the finished bass, I have had an affection for purple and a Precision Bass is so use full. You have good combination of features.

 

[ijump206]

Congrats!!

 

[fundando]

Looks cool! How are the controls set up on that one?

stacked knobs each controls tone and volume for each pickup.

 

[fundando]

Your new bass is my bass's evil twin! Or is mine the evil one?!?
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Now I want to make a a jazz like this.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Fender's basses are so awesome. You will be thrilled

 

[fundando]

Got an update from Fender that it ships out this week! Woooohoo!

 

[fundando]

Update:

The bass is on the way from Corona and was shipped today. I did not pay for extra shipping but it is getting sent "Fedex Standard Overnight"

It's getting delivered to my work while I am there tomorrow.

Feels like Christmas Eve as a kid.

 

[fundando]

It's here! I was immediately impressed on about how good it looks in person. The aged pickguard against the purple is such a good combo.

It came 29 Days After ordering it. Although, I know the wait times are longer now because of the holidays.

The neck feels great with nice rolled edges. No fret sprout to fix. It had a nice setup from the factory which I have not experienced so far with my MIJ Aerodyne Precision Bass or MIM Jazz Bass. It was nice to be able to just start playing it. There was one thing. The string tree needed to be tightened a bit.

The American vintage on this were a good choice for me and can probably stay in the bass. I have not had a bass with this stacked knob configuration before, but I am quickly getting used to it. I like that the tone knobs are notched.

 

[Mytola]

Wow, it's a beauty! I really dig that combo with the purple and maple, and the aged pickguard works very well as a visual bridge between the neck and the body finishes. Congrats!