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Deluxe Active Precision Bass® Special
Description
Flexible Fender SoundFor players who find themselves alternating between a variety musical styles at a moment's notice, the Deluxe Precision Bass® Special is the perfect companion on stage and in the studio. Designed for powerful, flexible tone with smooth playing feel, this robust and rich-sounding bass combines the best features of Fender's classic basses to create a "hybrid" model with sleek, authentic Fender style but is packed with new tones.
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Discussed in Question about MIM Fender Deluxe Series Jazz basses..also NBD (in a few hours) in the TalkBass community
nickpc
I have a Special Edition Deluxe PJ Bass that is not the Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special. Mine appears to be a special build for Musicians Friend, passive with different finishes, ... ... more
Discussed in Fender magnificent 7 pj bass questions. in the TalkBass community
J Wilson
THIS one: Deluxe Active Precision Bass® Special | Electric Basses (fender.com) MIM, all the good parts, great pickups and active/passive electronics, rounded heel, the works. Less ... ... more
CallMeAl
There's also a GC/MF exclusive LE passive version ... more
Discussed in NBD help requested: Fender Deluxe Active Precision Special - Not getting P pickup on pan control in the TalkBass community
nasonm
Just took ownership of a Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special, like this one: Deluxe Active Precision Bass® Special | Electric Basses [image] When going through the controls, ... ... more
Discussed in I want a new Bass! What should I get? in the TalkBass community
mateoloco
There's another version of this with active electronics for about the same full price (with MF sale the passive is cheaper). It's a more modern Jazz neck (dots for fretmarkers ... ... more
jd56hawk
Hard to pass up at that price! ... more
51PRI
Oh, that's nice! I like that! ... more
Discussed in Are people crazy for MIM Fenders? in the TalkBass community
J Wilson
I've often wondered what would happen if everything Fender sold had serial numbers that were not site-of-build specific (i.e., the s/n would give no indication of where it was ... ... more
GeneralElectric
If you get a good one, you get a good one. Quality has come a long way. I have a first run MIM 70s Classic Jazz. I think this ws 2008-2009. CTS pots and electronics (nice!) but ... ... more
7dollarbologna
I care, I try to avoid gear made in China, and even though not much is available, I actively seek information on each manufacturing facility Fender operates - 30% of Fender Ensenada ... ... more
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