Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

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.)

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

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It sounds like THEY painted it, not Fender.

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

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