Description
Back in the mid-70s, Fender built a handful of Starcaster basses and then let the idea gather dust for decades. The Modern Player Starcaster brings that offset semi-hollow oddball back to life, and it’s still the only bass of its kind in Fender’s history. If you’re after something with more character than another alder-body slab, this is worth a serious look.
- Laminated maple top and back over an alder center-block, bound top, back, and f-holes for that vintage-cool look
- 30″ short scale neck means easier reach for players coming from guitar or anyone who wants less string tension underhand
- Maple “C”-shape neck, 9.5″ radius maple fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, black dot inlays
- Distinctive curved Starcaster headstock with black accent stripe – instantly recognizable on stage
- Dual Fender Wide Range humbucking bass pickups (bridge and neck) with 3-way toggle switching
- Four skirted amp-style knobs give independent volume and tone per pickup, so you can dial in growl from the bridge and warmth from the neck and blend to taste
- 4-saddle Fender Hi-Mass bridge, chrome hardware, standard open-gear tuners
- Synthetic bone nut, vintage-tinted neck finish, Fender engraved neck plate
The semi-hollow construction opens up the low end with a woodier, more resonant tone than a solid body bass, while those Wide Range humbuckers keep things punchy enough to cut through a mix. This Black gloss finish version pairs nicely with the black pickup bezels and skirted knobs for a clean, understated stage look. Comes with the operating manual and warranty registration cards, straight from Fender.
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