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1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red
1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red

Serial Number: s753611

1977-1978 Fender Fretless P-Bass 2004 Body Candy Apple Red


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Regular price$1,499.99
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RETURNS

You can return an item for any reason up to 5 days from receipt of the item, with the exception of international orders or instruments that have been modified at the customer's request. You will need to pay the return shipping cost and outgoing shipping cost (even if “free shipping” is offered), as well as applicable restocking fees dependent on your payment method (usually a 3-10% fee, specific amounts can be found at the link below).

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Sick rare 1977/78 Fender fretless maple neck on a newer USA Fender P-Bass body with a glorious Candy Apple Red finish.  With enough mojo and flash for Sting and enough red for Sammy Hagar, this bass sets players apart from the generic masses! Make a statement today and don’t miss out on this awesome piece of Americana!!

Weight: 8lb 7.9oz

Finish: Candy Apple Red

Body Material: Alder

Body Details: Solid Alder body with awesome Candy Apple Red finish. The body has some cosmetic wear on the back with some buckle rash and denting in the finish on the back; the front has some swirling and light play wear scratching as well as a ball point pen small sized nick in the finish near the upper horn.

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rare Maple fretless

Neck Profile: Medium C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .839", 12th fret: .988"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25”

Nut Width: 1-21/32”

Neck Details: Maple fretless Fender neck from 1977/1978, incredibly rare! The finish is in overall good shape with some wear under the G string starting about halfway up the fretboard and getting more aggressive by the third neck dot marker. There are indents in the finish at the very end of the neck under each string from decades of use. The back of the neck is very clean save a blemish and finish wear behind the 4th neck dot marker (around the 9th fret on a fretted bass). Some finish chipping and dongs around the headstock, specifically at the horn

High E string gauge: 45

Electronics: Fender spec Vol and Tone

Pickup Details: Dimarzio DP122

Hardware: Aftermarket Chrome hardware

Case Details: Gig Bag

Modifications / Repairs: 1977/78 Fretless Fender neck on newer USA PBass body 

Cosmetic Condition: Very Good - Some cosmetic blemishes, bucklerash, and dents on the back as well as some swirling and play wear on the front of the body; finish blemishes and play wear on the neck  

Tech Inspection Report: Plays well with smooth fretless playability, set to Fender spec with flatwound strings

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Testimonials

Fantastic company. Answered my email promptly and shipped very quickly! I highly recommend Ish Guitars!

Robert, PRS Custom 24 Piezo

Awesome transaction! I bought a pretty special guitar (previously owned by a famous guitarist), and Ish nailed it. Ethical dealer, quick ship, and fast responses. I look forward to doing business with them again in the future!

Devin, L'arrivee D-60

Awesome guitar. Came with a perfect setup and no issues. Would love to buy another guitar from you guys.

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