Description
Fender Troy Sanders Precision Bass® – Silverburst
CRUSHING POWER AND SIGNATURE SONIC MAYHEM
Tough as nails and thick as elephant skin, the Fender® Troy Sanders Precision Bass® is the next step forward in gnarly, grinding bass tone and high-voltage versatility.
Colossal power is delivered by Tim Shaw-designed custom pickups, custom-voiced 18V preamp, and a Fender HiMass™ vintage bridge. Other key features include an alder body in a mesmerizing Silverburst finish with matching headstock and ’70s style Fender logo , distinctive chromed control plate, maple neck with custom ‘70s P Bass® “C” shape, and 9.5″-radius slab rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays and 20 medium jumbo frets.
The final touches are Sanders’ own signature decal on the back of the headstock, Mastodon “Remission” logo on the neck plate, and custom “Emperor of Sand” inlay at the 12th fret. With razor-sharp clarity and titanic muscle, The Fender® Troy Sanders Precision Bass® brings the crushing power and signature sonic mayhem of Mastodon right to your fingertips.
FEATURES
-Troy Sanders Split-Coil Precision Bass® and Single-Coil Jazz Bass® Pickup Set
-Custom-Voiced Active Bass Preamp
-Custom ‘70s Precision Bass® Neck Profile
-Slab Rosewood Fingerboard with Medium Jumbo Frets
-White Pearloid Blocks with Custom Mastodon “Emperor of Sand” Inlay at 12th fret
-Custom Mastodon “Remission” Logo Neck Plate
Highlights:
CUSTOM TROY SANDERS PICKUP SET
Troy’s preferred pickup combination, super-charged for pummeling riffage. The raw, gutsy warmth of the split-coil P-Bass® pickup pairs perfectly with the punchy, focused growl from the Jazz Bass® single-coil bridge pickup.
CUSTOM-VOICED ACTIVE BASS PREAMP
Boasting high-headroom and precise tone-shaping, this pre-amp provides the punch, clarity and robust low-end that anchor’s Mastodon’s massive sound.
CUSTOM ‘70S PRECISION BASS® NECK PROFILE
Troy requested a custom neck designed for comfort and performance, based on a ‘70s P-Bass® with a smooth satin-finish back.
SLAB ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS
The slab rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the tone while the medium jumbo frets and 9.5″ radius provide a modern feel with superior playability.
WHITE PEARLOID BLOCKS WITH CUSTOM EMPEROR OF SAND INLAY AT 12TH FRET
The rosewood fingerboard is adorned with elegant block inlays featuring a custom “Emperor of Sand” icon at the 12th fret.
CUSTOM MASTODON REMISSION LOGO NECK PLATE
The neck plate is engraved with Mastodon Remission Icon.
Specs:
BODY
Body Material:Alder
Body Finish:Gloss Polyester
Body Shape:Precision Bass®
NECK
Neck Material:Maple
Neck Construction:4-Bolt
Neck Finish:Satin Urethane with Matched Headcap
Neck Shape:Custom ’70s Precision Bass®
Scale Length:34″ (86.36 cm)
Fingerboard Material:Slab Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets:20
Fret Size:Medium Jumbo
Nut Material:Synthetic Bone
Nut Width:1.625″ (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays:White Pearloid Blocks with Custom Mastodon Inlay at 12th Fret
Side Dots:White
Truss Rod:Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut:3/16″ Hex Adjustment
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup:Custom Troy Sanders Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup:Custom Troy Sanders Split-Coil Precision Bass®
Controls:Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
Switching:Pan Pot
Configuration:PJ
Special Electronics:Fender Custom 18-volt Preamp
Auxillary Switching:Active/Passive Toggle Switch
HARDWARE
Bridge:4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Hardware Finish:Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines:Standard Open-Gear
Pickguard:3-Ply Black/White/Black
Control Knobs:Knurled Flat-Top
Neck Plate:4-Bolt with Custom Mastodon Logo, Serialized
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings:Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag:Included: Deluxe Gig Bag