Guitar Den? Custom Shop?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:06 pm

Been hunting for a Fender bass in either Sonic Blue or Coral Pink, and came across this one:

http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=854918

Not quite SBL, but Daphne is close.

Anyway, I know the Highway 1 basses don't come with high-gloss finishes, usually matte finishes. Guitar Den has apparently taken the bass to their "custom shop" and given it a refin/overspray with lacquer - and are somehow selling it for $50 less than a new one costs!

They have also taken off the stock Bad *** II in favor of a regular Fender bridge. And the headstock logo doesn't appear to match that of other Highway 1 basses.

Gah! Any thoughts on the bass or the dealer?

(BTW, said bass would get a gold anodized pickguard, ashtray covers, and black finger rest.)

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:47 am

I had a "Daphne" Jazz bass years ago. I put an aged "mint green" guard on mine, really brought out the vintage vibe.

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:33 am

John, email received and sent...

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:16 am

It sounds like THEY painted it, not Fender.

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:30 am

Yes, that's right. I've been there several times. Bought a few axes.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:48 am

Looks pretty. My only fear is, why would they paint it? Could they possibly be covering something up?

I have a Hwy P-Bass and love it. It's that blonde color, so I souped it up by adding ashtrays and chrome knobs. Put one of those buckle rash guards from the 70's on the back, tossed in a Duncan and it's good to go.

Great value for an American made Fender IMO