Fender American Elite Precision Electric Bass (Maple, with Case)
For ultimate control over your bass sound, pick up an American Elite P Bass. Choose between active or passive electronics with the flick of a toggle switch.
Overall User Ratings (based on 4 ratings)
Submitted June 12, 2017 by Sotero Rivera in New Milford, CT
"Awesome bass...Beautiful piece of craftsmanship..."
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Fender has outdone themselves with this one. I can see why so many talented bassists go with the P bass. This is like the P bass in steroids. If you have the money to invest in this masterpiece, I suggest you do it. You won't be disappointed. The playability is out of this world, smooth as butter. The sound that comes out of this instrument is pure P bass. The new electronics are quiet and easy to use.
Sound
This is a professional sounding instruments. Lots of tone shaping choices for both passive and active sound.
Features
The idea of the neck morphing from a C shape at the head stock to a D shape at the body is very ingenious. It has been done before and it makes playing up and down the neck very comfortable.
Ease of Use
This instrument is very easy to play and use because of the active/passive preamp. The new Fender Vintage HM bridge is easy to set up and intonate.
Quality
The quality of the materials and finish is very high and you can see and feel it as soon as you play this bass.
Value
This P bass plays like its worth twice the selling price.
Manufacturer Support
Have not had to contact Fender.
The Wow Factor
As soon as you start playing this bass you will be impressed by the sound and feel. You will definitely go WOWWWW.....
Musical Background:
25 years aying music. Play bass and Classical guitar.
Musical Style:
Metal, Classic rock and Classical guitar.
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Submitted July 14, 2016 by Strother Moore in Belfair, WA
"WOWWWWWW!!!!!!"
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I was not a Fender guy until I played this bass. The ability to run the gamut of tonal qualities and the playability are AWESOME. The quality of the instrument itself is very,very, high. A real pleasure to play and own
Musical Background:
I have been in music for more than30 years I play Keyboard as well as the bass
Musical Style:
Rock, top 40 and dance, currently playing in a working band
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Submitted December 23, 2018 by Alexey U
"Very good instrument, sounds great, great quality"
Very good instrument, sounds great, great quality
Sound
It sounds great. A lot of flexibility in active mode. Wood combination (ash body with marple neck) gives very bright sound with good growling midrange. Not too much lows, but can be easily adjusted. The sound is balanced. Every frequencies is in place.
Features
Materials are good, I tried to get the instrument with most plain wood structure. I’m not a big fan of active instruments, but the electronics sounds very good in active mode. A lot of sound variants.
Ease of Use
Plays great out of the box, the action was set according Fender specs. I’ve just adjusted the action a bit. Composit neck radius is great feature to me. The neck doesnt feel too thin at 1st frets, I personally love that
Quality
Quality is very good. There are a couple of very-very minor cosmetic nuances, otherwise the quality can be described as perfect. And it is perfect for a workhorse instrument
Value
Value is great, but the price is high enough too.
Manufacturer Support
Didn’t contact regarding this particular instrument
The Wow Factor
Wasn’t surprised. Expected to get quality instrument.
Musical Background:
25+ years, Guirar, Bass
Musical Style:
Blues, Rock
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Submitted December 23, 2017 by MICHAEL S in NIAGARA FALLS, NY
"BRIDGE PICKUP NOT WORKING - DEAD ON ARRIVAL"
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BRIDGE PICKUP NOT WORKING - DEAD ON ARRIVAL. Bass feels great and sounds great with the P pick-ups only. But my $2,000.00 bas should not arrive with a dead pick-up. Extrememly disappointed. Going right back.
Musical Background:
25 years
Musical Style:
ROCK
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