Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass Sunburst 2011
Fender Modern Player Tele Bass, sunburst, made in China 2011. The first ever solid bodu electric bass guitar was Leo Fender's Precision Bass, debuting in 1954. It became known later as the Telecaster Bass, owing to it's square body shape and T-style pickup and headstock. The P took a different form shortly thereafter, and the Telecaster Bass was reborn in 1968 with humbucker in the neck and a Thinline-style pickguard. This model references the 60s version, but with an added bridge pickupm, as was a common mod way back when. The Modern Player series was made in China, but the standards were very high, and they're generally executed and finished better than the Mex-made models of the same era. This feels good: reasonable weight, well balanced, comfy neck, naturally resonant. The tone is all doom: thick, growly, raunchy punch with abundant midrange girth. The two pickups are physically very far apart, so the contrast in tone is significant, but they complement each other effectively. These come up very seldom these days, so if you're keen, don't miss your shot.
Model: Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass
Made: China, 2011
Serial: CGF1122403
Finish: Two Color Sunburst, gloss poly
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple inc fretboard, 34" scale, 9.5" radius, 42mm nut, medium D shape
Weight: 4.215kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Mudbucker x2
Accessories: no case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has dimples in the middle of the body and minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body. The front has dimples in the elbow area and along the back edge, and some play wear on the guard.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only