A very well constructed "classic" with tons of vintage vibe and modern appointments. I simply love this bass! It plays wonderfully, the fit and finish are top shelf, the wood is superb, and hardware is heavy duty. Overall an extremely roadworthy bass that is a fantastic alternative to a "traditional" (i.e. "modern") Precision Bass.

Sound
The bass sounds like a P-Bass of course, but much warmer than I expected. It has a very well rounded and warm tone with a nice bottom end and spanky highs. I expected it to be more mid-heavy, honky, but happily it was not. The vintage pickups sound great with absolutely no need for replacement...ever.

Features
It's a P-Bass, simplicity IS it's feature. Time tested, industry standard Precision Bass, 1 volume, 1 tone, great, heavy duty stamped tuners, and a Bad Ass II bridge. Not sure what else you could ask for in a work horse bass. Everything is quality on this bass FAR exceeding it's price point.

Ease of Use
Pick it up, sling a strap on it, open up the pots and play it...loudly. Can't get any easier than that. It's most difficult use feature is taking it off and putting it down.

Quality
The construction quality and materials are worthy of a much higher price. I know that isn't something popular to say LOL, but rest assured, this bass is well worth every penny and will last a lifetime. The fretwork, the finish,… read more the hardware and electronics are all top shelf of MIA quality. I have over a dozen Fender basses and this easily rivals any of my MIAs, CIJs, and exceeds a couple of my MIMs. The wood grain on the body and neck are beautiful. Not a satin neck finish fan, but it is well done, just a personal thing.

Value
Far and away one of the best values in a P-Bass out there. With the pickups and tuners and bridge at the price, it's great, but the construction quality and great wood put it over the top! And if that isn't enough zZounds Pay as you Play is the clincher.

Manufacturer Support
Never needed it...they are Fender basses...sheesh.

The Wow Factor
A beautiful, simple yet elegant design. The vintage influences and features make it an instant classic. I have a Cabronita P-Bass and a '51 CV P-Bass, and have really been digging the slab bodies/thick "C" profile necks as of late, just dead sexxxy basses. Not a fan of the 1-ply guard, but that is easily fixed and the only thing getting touched on this bass! Some minor setup on my part, although delivered at factory spec, I am just more finicky and OCD that I ought be, and it plays SO smooth and low, buzz free, end to end. High WOW factor!

Musical Background:
Bassis of 30+ years, semi-professional.

Musical Style:
Alternative, punk, powerpop, and secretly...blues...shhhhhhh. read less