Fender P Bass MIM New Outta The Box

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

I know it's a "Fender heresy", but I've always thought the white pickguard on sunburst is hideous. Makes every instrument look like a cheesy toy. Brown tortoise or black is the way to go.

[@nicandknacksandseans]

John Richard well the pinstripe helps but overall you’re right. I wonder if it was a television thing. You know like tv white was sort of yellow so it didn’t shine. Maybe on old tv’s if you only had blacks and browns the color would sort of melt into the background, so you needed some sort of bright color to make the instrument distinct from the person holding it. I mean, that is my spurious, unresearched hypothesis, but it would make sense...

[@nicandknacksandseans]

Then again, I just said that they didn’t use white on those old tv’s, so maybe I’m just nuts...

[@allghilliedup21]

@Cameron Putt Sunburst and tortoise is the best combo!

[@joetspaulding]

I thought the white Pickguard was for the $700 model and black and tortoise shell are for the $1500+ models?

[@allghilliedup21]

@@joetspaulding The white pickguards come as default for most Fenders regardless of manufacture location. I just put a aftermarket tortoise guard on mine

[@stevebadachmusic]

bought a bass from Long & McQuade once and got the "free set up" it was so bad it inspired me to buy a bunch of tools, binge on your videos (and others), and learn how to do everything myself. Now I run a repair shop! You're the man, Dave. EDIT: pretty sure that's a pau ferro fretboard and that's why it looks so dry compared to rosewood (and it's probably a little dry). A lot of people seem to not like it, but I love the way it looks.

[@lukedabassman7001]

steve badach I totally relate with that plus if u want it setup by a in-store Luthier you have to wait a day or so did the same thing bought some tools and study from Dave

[@stevebadachmusic]

@@lukedabassman7001 right on! I still like L&M for selection and financing, but I'll never let their tech touch any of my instruments ever again. But I should maybe thank him for inspiring me! haha.

[@55vdub]

Me too...at 65 I bought an Ibanez from L&M. They were very good at finding me a bass that I still love but never took it back for their comp. tuneup. Bought tools and did all my own based on Dave's advice and examples. Never ' gooched' a thing. Thanks Dave!

[@edwinandrews8497]

Wow, a pick-guard and a bridge cover so quickly transform just another slab into a classic looking player. I would add a thumb rest too, though, I think.

[@mrdrock]

That is what I did with mine. Tort pickguard, bridge guard, thumb rest, even pickup guard too. Really nice way to dress it up.

[@christroyer3358]

I’d opt for a tug bar and add the pickup cover. Classic.

[@andrewmuelleranantababaji8073]

Yes I'm thinking to swap my white pickgaurd to black on my strat tobacco sunburst, already switched to roller saddles black on chrome base plate, and added black locking tuners and black roller Tee's looking good and sounding way better , added brass bell tremolo block too.

[@Smokemycigar]

a goddy gold thumb rest

[@bumpedhishead636]

I went to my local guitar store to buy my first guitar (I'm 50+ years old and always wanted to learn to play). I asked the guy if they do set-ups, or if they could refer me to someone that can do it. His reply: "They come from the factory already set-up. You don't need to do anything." I said thanks and left - and I've never been back. If a local store can't offer better service than I can get online, why would I pay more for the item at the local store??

Mee Hung Lowe You wouldn’t . You’d walk the fk out just like you did .

[@kogabear1]

Buy my stuff on line and just watch Dave. Never a problem

[@jospomme2565]

Awesome as always Dave loved to see your work to setup the bass .😎🎸👍

[@YourFavouriteColor]

OMG did you just eyeball the holes for the bridge plate?!

[@JMYBASS]

Man, you adjust at perfection that bass guitar. Amazing work!

[@Woods_Hiker]

thiose groove bars are really a time- saver and a way to guarantee you won't over file the groove. 13:08 Very cool Dave. You really made the bass look alot better w/just a few minor alterations as well. Customer will be overjoyed, no doubt

[@kidgalahad14]

Forget the setup.....this guys running commentary is worth the price of admission!

[@jamesflack8624]

G 'evening Davey. Happy to spend some more time with ya... As always, thanks for the life/luthier lesson. Hope many more good things come your way. ✌️ Out M'Brutha...

[@kongandbasses8732]

I purchased one of the MiM Classic 50's models they discontinued 3 or 4 years ago. Those have been give or take a grand of european money. I once saw a great one of these in a local shop for € 750,-- on a black friday sale (Yes, they do this in Germany, too. Because its an American brand). Mine I found in the spring this year in the clasdifieds of EBay, it was nearby, so I drove to the guy and had a close look at it. I was searching for a P-bass for a while, because I wanted my 1964 P l bought in 1980 to retire, l thought it was time. The 50's Classic in Fiesta Red with a scratchplate made of anodized aluminum and an all maple neck was great, and I took it for € 450,--. I asked the guy for a discount by promising to take the bass on stage next time- and to get him on the free entrance list. We sealed the deal. The P sure was not played a lot, came in mint condition, no frettwear, nothing, but the setup was ass. So I gave him a proper one (as seen on this channel). String height, neck relief and intonation (for the nation) was all l had to do. Not full 30 minutes, and ready to rock. Wow, this bass is all l could ask for. After l made the clearcoat on the neck a bit smooter with a 3M 800 grid sanding pad, the neck felt like the neck of my good old boy. The neck profile is as close as possible to the 1964 P. The only thing l might do is getting a new Pickup with more output, maybe a Quarterpounder. All I want to say is, that these MiM instruments are not only good enough to gig with, they are great instruments, and with a little luck you'll find yourself a gem.

[@markyurick6699]

I'm also pretty sure that's pao ferro, not rosewood. Nice bass, though.

[@mushroomsamba82]

Yeah I'm with you it has the typical figuring of pao ferro

[@andrewt836]

You’re right. No new guitars are made with rosewood.

[@PilferMusic]

@@andrewt836 Sorry man... that's incorrect. example ~ shop.fender.com/en/intl/electric-basses/jazz-bass/standard-jazz-bass-fretless/0146208506.html

[@Masterfighterx]

@@PilferMusic No new non american fender comes with a rosewood (for now)

[@MikeJones-oe3do]

Was wondering that myself, looks lighter color than rosewood, probably why it soaked up so much oil.

[@markyurick6699]

These intros get better and better. I love them!

[@markforde3103]

''Doctor,will my Bird phobia have an adverse effect on my bad hearing?''. ''well,..maybe just a smidgen''. ''WHAT,AGGHH,WHERE!''. Pick-guard looks sweet,nice work as ever Dave!

[@KozmykJ]

Picked up one of those MIM Precisions a little while back, Sunburst same. Previous owner had fitted a nice black guard, an Omega Badass type bridge and a Creamery pickup. Nice P sounding bass. Looks sweet too. My fancier basses didn't quite have that particular sound in their ranges. Now I have that covered. 😉

[@j_freed]

The Badass is a hell of a lot more useful than an ashtray cover, so I'm glad you don't have it covered.

[@KozmykJ]

@@j_freed Haha Good one.

[@johnniedelong9322]

Same P Bass I use, mine has a rosewood fret board. It's the best bass I've owned, after watching your vid I checked the height of the nut. Mine was way off, now less pressure on fingertips. Thanks D

[@glennhynes5263]

Such a simple and old design that is just beautiful. Nice work.

[@billybiggs6766]

When I saw the Groov Bar I had to see about ordering some. They are a Crimson Guitar thing... Cool! they do make some really nice luthier tools. So soon I will have a set of Groov Bars too. Thanks Dave for breaking those out to show everyone the cool new tool.

[@DarrenSaw]

Just bought the exact same bass and ordered a tort guard, so I think I'll be doing all the same stuff as Dave did in this video, minus the bridge cover.

[@actionfigureplus]

Awesome looking new pickguard with that one and awesome setup!

[@patrickfulton9956]

Man taking a messed up bass into a working bass nice work Dave.

[@wademiyataki9221]

I've always said that you get what you pay for. Free is almost never free. Went from gooched to Daved! Another Fender Daved!✌️

[@samlelowitch]

Fender's Ensenada factory adopting the spaghetti logo further blurs the distinction between MIM and MIA models. The quality of the recent MIMs is excellent, but there are still significant differences from the MIAs. The bass Dave is working on in this video certainly looks like a nice instrument!

[@M_EvoBass]

Looks like a different instrument with that new pickguard. I don't mean it looks like a trumpet . It just looks way better. Love your shows, Dave, and that one was sweet.

[@carlosg460]

Excellent dialogue with great feedback. Dave, you rock your own little world :)'

[@mikec.4909]

I dug that intro, Dave. Enjoyed watching the setup, like always. That tortoise shell pickguard made a great difference.

[@sydvius]

Wow nice !! To bad your so far from my place i would love to bring you my bass for a set up :)

[@kensolo6793]

a free store setup means that the store will make sure each string height is set as high as necessary to make sure it doesn't buzz not that it will have a consistent height that matches the radius!

[@nicolasptrsn]

I don't understand what he did at 13:45 to fix the action at th first fret.

[@Peepeestorm]

I got a left handed player series Precision bass with a maple neck and it’s literally one of my favorite basses. All it needed was a little setup and it plays like a dream. Sounds killer too. I want the white one because of the Pau ferro board. I know everyone complains about the color of it but I found that putting the Dunlop lemon oil seriously helps darken it. I know you’re not supposed to do it on a Pau ferro board but I said screw it, I’m doing it anyway.

[@inyomantriutamaputra]

Pau ferro fretboard?

[@ianlearningcom]

Anybody know what the depth of the GrooveBar. Got out the magifying glass but the old eyes just can't see it. Would really appreciate the help. Best set up vids out there. Thanks.

[@75RWM]

OK, bring on that mighty panorama of earth shaking fury. All I saw was a free store setup job by someone who should not be doing set ups. Nice new pickguard though, and another good job re-setting up a setup job, Dave.

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

I so love your way with gear. Well done...as always.

[@glennhynes5263]

Kinda crazy but, one of the very first basses ever made is still one of the most beautiful.

[@stephencostello1296]

Thanks for the smidgabulary Dave. Just a smidge ,,, and I was wondering what happened to book head. Have a good one mate 👍

[@burtsbass1]

Nice job and a nice god looking bass!

[@Rabbit895]

Sounds beautiful Dave, Blessings Man. im a Key grip with a music addiction. blessings

[@cptncanela]

13:10 I think I don't need to spend 30$ buying those groobar gauges. I guess that, if I put together a 0.015 and a 0.035 gauge feeler blade, I get 0.050, which is the same measure as the one you used. It will work, right?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

and they slide around and you fuk up

[@cptncanela]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff I'll be mentally prepared to buy another nut haha.

[@brucepiland]

Great looking bass!

[@mikehurley5052]

Not sure what was worse, Fender quality control or the store set up. Nice job once done.

[@JMac.]

I like my Long and McQuade, they do the setups and stuff right behind the counter.... where you can actually see what they are doing... plus the fella doing all the setups knows what he’s doing.

[@JMac.]

Dave's World of Fun Stuff that is a great point, and my local guy does just that... it isn’t same day service, well, at least that’s how he sets mine up lol.

[@OlandoMcCall]

Love the new opening!

[@seanangermeier3266]

Dave, the new Mexican-made Fender stuff outside of the higher end stuff like the artist models have Pau Ferro fretboards.

[@tmlewis4242]

You do nice work.

[@DJ.1001]

That fretboard is Pau Ferro. It isn't supposed to be oiled. I oiled my pau ferro board kn a MIM deluxe strat and it warped the neck.

[@joemeyer6876]

Sometimes your Craft Rises to the level of Art!

[@paulcargo4233]

Nice job Dave

[@davidgtsiify]

awesome hair cut Dave!

[@leonardhirtle3645]

In store set up? Where did the customer buy it? At Walmart?

[@pjmuck]

What the heck is that circular rout between the electronics rout and the lower horn for? Never saw that on a P bass before.

[@TheYjmfan]

I’m getting same bass was the pick guard original fender?

[@TKOthunder]

So Dave. For Geddy Lee style bass playing, the best string height is 5/64's?

[@cinnamongirl5410]

wow GORGEOUS

[@nickgivent3157]

I have the polar white one and so the white pickgaurd is perfect! Lol. Also, the setup out of the box is ASS! Hey Dave, will you set up my bass too? Lol

[@themaninthesuitcase]

I've bought 2 budget guitars for the kids recently, one Pau Ferro one mystery wood. Both absolutely bone dry and drank up the fret board oil. So much so next time I do the strings I need to do it again already.

[@rallypoint1]

Fretboard looks dry because it’s Pau Ferro, not Rosewood. That tort pg makes it look super retro. Well the bridge cover too.

[@offbeatbassgear]

Even though it's pau ferro, that fretboard still looks pretty toasted, or is it just the camera??

[@WickedFesterBand]

A little oil makes the Pau Ferro look better though.

[@chrisjames7489]

Pau Ferro is an ironwood. It's not taking any oil.

[@Toolmybass]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Exactly...I thought it was PF at first, but looking at the grain contrast more...then your comment about how much oil it took, sealed the deal on it being RW

[@mikegreen6698]

With a lot of wood it starts with only simple selection. Graded for it's future worth. How it is to be sawed, and then sorted into resalable value, Stored,or not.. (redressed with humidity and with oil or not = high end),. Humidity, and handling within transportation and after the cut it is always a key factor! Then it was always a commodity to be sold on.. The buyer is a producer..It has always been a business @@DavesWorldofFunStuff

[@briano.5746]

Free set up 😆😂🤣 Nice bass though , hope all is well Dave! PEACE 💀👽🎸🎶🎵

[@henryfreeman7748]

Impressive, that's what I call a setup I took my bass to music city for a setup what a debacle, action a marine could have crawl under it. Not a fan of those cats next time I'll bring my ax to you if you please. Then it will be done right for sure.

[@stevebrighttheblackguitar653]

Dave, another great lesson in the basics of setup. Every guitar I have bought has needed a little love before it played right. Except my Acoutasonic Tele!

[@wingracer1614]

Every new guitar I ever got was setup like ass. The only one I ever bought that was setup right was a used one from a pawn shop for $99 that was setup perfectly. Well except that it looked like the guy made the nut with a hacksaw but man that thing played sweet.

[@punker6506]

My local shop does setups for life if you buy the instrument from them. Its definitely not a guitar center "setup" though. Bcr music and sound. Lemoyne, pa

[@MarbsMusic]

I requested a join to the new group! FB had felt empty for days now! :)

[@TheMan-be3si]

WE LOVE YOU DAVE

[@wooggeek]

The groove bars look interesting

[@natsterjam]

Somebody help me! Why put a bridge cover on? You can't mute the strings! Not to my taste but a great video Dave, thanks!

[@johnstitt2615]

Dave....keepin the gooch factor down.

[@AugustThor438]

Believe it or not Dave there are actually professional bass players who like the action really high, James Jamerson was famous for having really thick Labella flatwounds with really high action because he wanted it to feel more like a upright bass. Marcus Miller and John Pattitucci are guys who like thick strings and high action also.

[@wingracer1614]

I like a little higher than Dave does. About 3/32nds (6/64ths) is right for me. Still the G string shouldn't be higher than the E. If anything it should be lower.

[@robdelabassist]

Gotta love a p bass with rotos 👌

[@chrisjames7489]

Yeah that Pau Ferro buddy. IE Ironwood, it's not absorbing anything, it won't even really take stain.

[@andrewt836]

I bought a 2019 blacktop and had exact same issue with the fretboard. It practically drank the oil I had to put on it.

[@ericcross7863]

Damn....I gotta buy a bass!

[@Toolmybass]

Hey Dave....was that "free setup" done at Long and McShyte by chance? Lol

[@BassPlayerTrucking]

The store free set-up, came in the same box the guitar did.

[@tonyt.1596]

Cool pickguard.

[@zaferkahraman6907]

thank you for information. Perfect video.

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

The new MIM fingerboards are either Maple or Pau Ferro aren't they?

[@dorfsteen]

They don't do any setup they take the guitar upstairs 10 minutes later they bring it down and hand it to you never touch the f****** thing I got back a guitar from Guitar Center that I asked them and paid for them to set up which was the last time I ever let anybody set up my guitar except for myself the hand it back to me I get it home the necks f****** loose so I do my own I would let you do it though Dave cuz I learned everything from you LOL oh yeah thank you very much for teaching me the stuff I own four guitars every one of them set up beautifully because I set them up myself and everything I learned I learned from you thank you again and they all play beautifully their all intonated beautifully string Heights beautiful necks set right Frets are cleaned up beautifully no issues

[@joebodynobody764]

Punctuation makes a world of difference.

[@paulsummerside]

Store free setups unless you really trust the store are rarely worth bothering with.

[@Dinozzo1995]

Can someone tell me the exact product name of that pickguard? It looks a little more on the brown side than a regular tortoise shell pickguard. I have the exact same Mex P as shown on this video with a white guard, and I'd like to swap it out for the same one in this video.

[@jroach645]

DutchPs3Gamers the pickguard is from solomusicgear.com. It’s a solo pro P-bass style 3 ply tortoise mint. 49.99 can 👍🏻

[@tikabass]

Great intro!

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

You’re the coolest cat on the inner webs

[@donaldholman9070]

I wonder which store?

[@trance9158]

Hey Dave...what's your measurement specs on string height for a low setting and what are the pup measurement heights??

[@trance9158]

Specifically a Spector euro 4 stringer with p/j emgs....passive.

[@trance9158]

I'm having a helluva time getting mine set up proper. I may need to shim the neck and or adjust the truss rod. My necks straight as an arrow the bridge saddles are lowered to there max and moved all the way forward on the bridge.

[@erikschreiber9775]

Question. Do you measure string height from the top of the string or the bottom?

[@r.l.rachel740]

Would recommend a MIM Fender bass as a 1st purchase ? Thx.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Go for it!

[@russbergen4425]

I had a free in-store setup from a well known Canadian music store chain, and I swear they did not even touch the guitar. I know this because I purposely messed with the settings before I brought it in. Nothing was done. Best to have a tech you trust, or do it yourself.

[@mattrogers1946]

Dave, can you share a link for those Groove Bars?

[@mattrogers1946]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Thanks!

[@roberthayden3970]

Do you set up J bass's with the same specs as a P bass.

[@wingracer1614]

The only thing that should be different is string spacing at the nut. Everything else is identical.

[@johnnybsteelriff]

Glad to see you use linseed oil on the fretboard....the experts argue it clogs wood up, but I think it's utter bollocks...it does a nice job IMH experience...

[@johnstitt2615]

I have this bass too. And yes my finger board was dry as hell. 4 passes for me.....Jezus, Mary, and Joseph.

[@dalgguitars]

Way better with that pick guard and cover.

[@mikecappadocia5959]

This is random, but does anyone know anything about Stewart guitars? I have an old Stewart acoustic that I can't find any real info on.

[@nicandknacksandseans]

Story time. I had brought my guitar in for a setup, and I think I also got my tuners changed to locking ones. Anyway I got the guitar back from the guy and stupidly I just brought it home WITHOUT PLAYING IT. I must’ve been really tired or rushed or something. Anyway I get home and take the guitar out of the case (ok, bag) and start playing around with it. And I realize that the strings are about a mile high. I obviously rush the guitar back to the guy and ask him what was wrong. He seemed confused but I eventually figured out that he had set the string height BY EYE and had it really high because that’s what players in my area apparently “liked”. I of course insist that he lower the trying height to something approaching reality, and this time, I watch him do it. Moral of the story is: if you get a setup, store setup or otherwise, PLAY THE INSTRUMENT before you take it home and insist that they do their jobs right. Save you heartache like this. Similarly play before you buy. Stuff like what’s in this video really sucks if you play guitar, but would rather leave the inner workings to someone else.

[@SidewinderFang]

Which store, geetar center?

[@och70]

Wherever this bass was purchased, the store manager/owner should get a link to Dave's video via email so they can see what a total shit job their store did with the "free" setup. You get what you pay for...ugh.

[@wingy158]

new mim fenders do not have rosewood fingerboards.

[@razattimusic]

That's not rosewood it's pau ferro and I lemon oiled the daylights out of mine. 3 months later it needs to be re-oiled. I guess it's Fender's way to cut down on the use of rose wood due to world controversy. See Circle of Tone video on rosewood.

[@lookingatyouforever]

Intro was too rad!! .....and you've lost weight!! Thats dope!

[@jcastle123]

what store?

[@jukesters123]

DWOFS Groove bars?way cool. limited run?