Fender Nate Mendel Precision Bass Candy Apple Red Rosewood Fingerboard

Throughout a long career that started with hardcore punk and flourished first with Sunny Day Real Estate and then the Foo Fighters, there has really only been one main instrument for melodic yet hard-hitting bassist Nate Mendel-his 1971 Precision. Fender now brings you the Nate Mendel P Bass, modeled after his beloved, battle-hardened instrument.

The Nate Mendel P Bass shares the same subtly idiosyncratic and distinctive features as the original, with special body contours, extra-slim neck and nut width, a lightly worn Candy Apple Red finish with a black pickguard, a powerful Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound split single-coil pickup, Fender Hi-Mass Bridge bridge for rock-solid sustain and stability, and Mendel's signature on the headstock. It also comes with a spare neck plate engraved with a special hybrid Foo Fighters/Fender logo and a deluxe gig bag.

Body Shape: Precision Bass Body Material: Ash Neck: Maple, Slim "C" (Based on Mendel's '71 Precision Bass) Neck Finish: Urethane Fretboard: Rosewood Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (18.41cm) Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 34" (86.36cm) Nut Width: 1.615" (41.02mm) String Nut: Synthetic Bone Pickups: Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound Split-Coil Hardware: Chrome Tuning Keys: Vintage '70s Fender Stamped Open Gear Tuning Machines Bridge: Fender Hi-Mass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black Includes deluxe gig bag

Get yours today! Tour bus and platinum records not included.

Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage

Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.

Gold Coverage Includes:

Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details

Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.

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This is a very nice sounding and playing P Bass. The only complaint I have is that the bass comes with Schaller strap buttons installed on the bass and the mating parts that attach to your strap are not included.
Fender Nate Mendel Precision Bass Candy Apple Red Rosewood Fingerboard
.It had been a long time since I owned a P bass and started looking for one a few weeks. I am glad I chose this bass and mine is light and resonant. I really like the lacquer finish on this bass and it really lets it breath. The neck is thinner than a lot of P basses I have played but is substantial has a very good feel. The pickup is great and fender has done a decent job with their Leo Quan replacement bridge. My other bass has a Leo Quan and while it is more substantial the fender version is close and is an improvement over the vintage fender bridges found on the made in Mexico and classic series basses. I do like the upgraded pickup and electronics work well with no noise and pots are smooth. I would definitely recommend taking a look at this bass and consider if it you are looking for P bass with a smaller neck like I was.
Fender Nate Mendel Precision Bass Candy Apple Red Rosewood Fingerboard
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