Fender Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK

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Fender Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK

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Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 456883
Brand: Fender
Model: Duff McKagan DLX P Bass RW BK
Price: $1,648.90

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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

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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.

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