Fender Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK
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Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK
Product Info
Article Number:
456883
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Duff’s signature bass nails that grunge/punk vibe while retaining serious P-Bass fundamentals. The Drop D tuning is a brilliant touch for alt-rock players, and the Seymour Duncan pickup adds a welcome edge. It's a premium-priced instrument that's built to gig and delivers a unique tonal palette.
Product Description
- Fender Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK
- Precision Electric Bass
- Duff McKagan Signature
- Artist series
- Body: Alder
- Bolted neck: maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Fretboard inlays: Pearloid blocks
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
- Fretboard radius: 241.3 mm (9.5")
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- 3-Ply pickguard: Black/White/Black
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan STKJ2B Jazz Bass (Bridge) and Vintage-Style Split-Coil Precision Bass
- Controls: 1 Volume
- 1 XTBX tone control
- 4-Saddle Pure Vintage 70s bridge with Single Groove Saddles
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Fender 70s Vintage-Style Stamped open-gear machine heads with Hipshot Bass Xtender 'Drop D' on the E string
- Original stringing: Fender USA Bass 7250M NPS .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Mexico
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Seymour Duncan STKJ2B provides articulate, modern jazz bass character
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
- • Drop D tuning feature expands sonic possibilities and simplifies tuning
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling for optimal playability
- • The single XTBX tone control limits tonal shaping versatility
- • Alder body can make the bass feel slightly heavier than some alternatives
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan STKJ2B Jazz Bass (Bridge) and Vintage-Style Split-Coil Precision Bass
Scale Length
864 mm (34in)
Frets
20 Medium jumbo
Strings
Fender USA Bass 7250M NPS .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adds a brighter, more articulate high-end and a slightly more aggressive edge, moving away from the traditional, darker P-Bass sound.
It's a hardware modification – a Hipshot Bass Xtender on the E string allowing for easy and accurate Drop D tuning without re-stringing.
Rosewood offers a slightly warmer feel and a more rounded tone compared to maple, which is generally brighter and snappier.
