Fender LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB
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LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB
Product Info
Article Number:
574458
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$6,158.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This LTD '59 P-Bass Special is a serious instrument for the discerning player. The blend of vintage and jazz pickups gives it a unique voice, leaning towards that classic, growly P-Bass tone with a touch of added clarity. It’s perfect for players seeking a high-end instrument with a vintage vibe and a focus on pure, fundamental bass sounds.
Product Description
- Fender LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB
- Electric Bass
- Limited Edition
- Body: Two-piece selected ash
- Neck: Quartersawn Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fretboard radius: 7.25"
- Nut: Bone
- Neck profile: '60s style "U
- Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
- Pickguard: Gold Anodized Aluminum
- Pickups: 1 Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 P-Bass and 1 Vintage Jazz Bass
- RSD Designed HiMass Bridge
- Vintage style machine heads
- Colour: Aged Natural Blonde
- Includes hard case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Two-piece selected ash body delivers exceptional resonance and tonal clarity.
- • Custom Shop '57 P-Bass pickup provides that iconic, warm, and punchy vintage tone.
- • Quartersawn maple neck offers superior stability and a smooth, comfortable playing feel.
- • HiMass bridge enhances sustain and minimizes unwanted vibrations for a tighter low-end.
CONS
- • The '60s 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a slimmer or flatter feel.
- • The combination of pickups limits versatility; more modern tones are difficult to achieve.
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many working musicians and hobbyists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Two-Piece Selected Ash
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1 Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 P-Bass, 1 Vintage Jazz Bass
Scale Length
34 inches
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (typically .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's designed to offer a broader tonal palette than a standard P-Bass, adding a touch of brightness and clarity while retaining the core P-Bass character. The blend can be surprisingly effective when used thoughtfully.
It’s a Fender interpretation of a '60s 'U', aiming for the feel of the era, but likely with slightly more refinement and consistency than many original necks. Expect a comfortable, rounded profile, but not as thick as some older examples.
The aging is subtle and cosmetic, primarily involving a lightly worn finish and some minor hardware discoloration. It's intended to evoke a vintage feel without significantly affecting the instrument's structural integrity or playability.
