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PostPosted: July 13th, 2015, 10:24 am 
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I never thought I would sell this bass... but a little bit of recent reckless spending in addition to a $2500 homeowners insurance deductible for a full roof replacement due to storm damage will realign priorities fairly quickly... :(

Anyway...

Up for sale is my Fender "American Design Experience" Jazz Bass...

$1400 SHIPPED, LOWER 48.

This bass is completely badass in every possible way. It is SUPER light at 8.31 lbs with an ASH body and a MAPLE fingerboard. From what I've gathered, ADE has been a bit of a letdown for some, but I couldn't have possibly lucked out anymore in regard to this bass.

The thing that makes the "American Design Experience" unique when you go to the Fender plant is that you can hand pick everything that is used to build your instrument... ordering online, however, is a gamble because you have no idea what you're going to get. I couldn't have possibly handpicked a better bass than this... it's the best of the best when it comes to Fender, IMHO.

As far as set-up goes, it's incredible. Unbelievably low action with an easy to play 9.5" radius... I know I sound like I'm in "salesman mode" here, but this is not an exaggeration. The overall setup on this bass is as good or better than ANY other bass I've ever owned... Lull, Zons, Pedulla, Roscoe, F Bass... you name it. It plays like a $5,000 boutique bass, and that is no exaggeration.

Here are the specs:

Body Material: Ash
Neck: American Standard Jazz Bass, Maple Fingerboard LH
Body Color: Black
Pickups: Custom Shop Custom ’60s Jazz Bass
Knobs, Switch Tips & Covers: Black
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: American Standard (The new lightweight Hipshot designed versions)
Neckplate: Custom Engraving Reads, "The Funk Wrench"
Bridge: American Standard Bass
Strings: .045–.105 (Standard)
Case: ABS Molded Case

Also included:
Certificate of authenticity with dedicated serial number
Official Fender product manual
ADE collectible booklet
Strap
Polishing cloth
Instrument cable

Here's the breakdown of what I paid:

American DesignModern Jazz Bass®, Left-Hand
Subtotal: $1,724.99
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Total Before TAX: $1,724.99
TAX: $103.50

TOTAL FOR NEW:
$1,828.49 WITH 3-4 MONTH WAIT.

My "Showroom Floor" condition (typical black finish swirling from medium-light playing with no dings or dents at all) price is $1400 shipped, lower 48.

This will ship in the original unused case it came with and the original orange Fender cardboard box as well... I'm also including an extra tortoise guard (as seen in pics below).

Also... it's well-known that Fender uses righty pots and wires them for lefty rotation for some insane reason. This makes them work more like "on-off" switches with no taper to the rotation (especially with tone pots). I have replaced the electronics with reverse audio taper pots which allows for lefty rotation with a beautifully smooth taper from zero to ten. I also used a nice oil/paper cap instead of the chinese ceramic cap with up to 80% variance that they use stock.

Here's some pics... Let me know if you have any questions!!!

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PostPosted: July 13th, 2015, 10:51 am 
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That is one very bad ass looking bass.


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PostPosted: July 13th, 2015, 11:11 am 
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Thanks!!!

Here's a sound clip... sounds as good as it looks!

https://soundcloud.com/addison_bass/fen ... sh-maple-1

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Oh my.

I so wish this would not presently mean instant divorce.


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tedesco23 wrote:
Oh my.

I so wish this would not presently mean instant divorce.



Looks like I unwittingly helped to secure your marital harmony. :mrgreen:

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PostPosted: July 14th, 2015, 2:33 pm 
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:lol:

Yup, this guy sold, like, right away or something... :mrgreen:

Couldn't have asked for a better home for it!!

Thanks, broheim!!!

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Sheeeit, after our 2 man ADE support group last year, I feel a responsibility to be the custodian of this beast. Also, it's badass. :ugeek:

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Matt R. wrote:
tedesco23 wrote:
Oh my.

I so wish this would not presently mean instant divorce.



Looks like I unwittingly helped to secure your marital harmony. :mrgreen:


A good thing. In the long run.


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Matt be like ... scoopin' all the marbles ...

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