Nicklab Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I've had a G.A.S. attack, and in this case it IS pretty! I just picked up this proud beauty this afternoon after putting in a special order a couple of weeks ago. I was definitely surprised by how quickly Fender filled the order. It's a Fender American Deluxe Precision 5 string. I got it in montego black with a maple fingerboard. It looks really sweet with the gold pickguard. And the mother of pearl inlays look really sharp. The fretwork is impeccable. The neck is extremely straight and true. The neck joint is solid, too. The electronics are a pretty cool setup. It's the standard P pickup in the standard position with a humbucker in the bridge position. It's also got active bass, treble and variable midrange to go with a pickup pan pot. What I'm really surprised about is that it's an 18 V preamp. But enough of me yammering, here's a pic. http://home.earthlink.net/~nicklab/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/amdeluxep5.jpg Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Hi Nicklab, very nice P bass Deluxe. I had a P Deluxe for quite awhile and really loved it. I know what you are talking about with the fret work. It really could not be any better. I sold mine in a week moment. I am fairly new to this Forum and not familiar with the abbreviations. I'm not sure what G.A.S. stands for but would guess it means a burning desire to have a particulr instrument or piece of equipment. Can you enlighten me? Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Congrats, Nick! Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpedebass Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Nice! Love God...Love People! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebassman Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Nice. You're right about the pickguard, it really sets it off. Is is neck heavy at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Congrats Nicklab. What a beauty! It looks loud AND fast. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudscooking Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 What a pretty thing! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Nevermind what it looks like - how does it sound?? Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Nice snag. Play it in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted June 5, 2006 Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by Rowbee: Nevermind what it looks like - how does it sound?? It sounds great! I played it for a good half hour before I left the store. Had to get my ya-ya's out since I live in an apartment building and playing through the amp is not really an option. Damn apartments! Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Excellent, in that case it's just all looks. I have a similar problem, I live in a maisonette with neightbours under my bedroom where I practice. I have to use the headphone socket on my amp. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrunning3 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Beauty! -- Joe -- "If you think you're too old, then you are." --Lemmy Kilmister "I have not seen a man who is not god already." --Austin Osman Spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Nice - Enjoy !! I too like the pickguard color. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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