F Bass Unveils VF-P Bass

F Bass has expanded their Vintage Series of basses with the VF-P. The model, which pays tribute to an industry classic, is a passive P-bass featuring a one-piece maple neck and a two-piece alder body.

The VF-P has a standard 34-inch scale and 21 frets with a compound fingerboard radius. Its neck comes with a modern shape for playabilty though a classic carve is available. F Bass fits the bass with an Aguilar AG 4P-60 pickup, which is a designed after that of a 1964 Fender Precision Bass. Controls include volume and tone knobs.

As each instrument is handmade in Canada, the VF-P has a range of options including multiple finishes, a rosewood fingerboard, and chrome covers for the pickup and bridge. It’s available for order now with a list price starting at $3,500. For more info, check out the F Bass website.

F Bass VF-P Bass Specs:

• Body Wood: 2-piece Alder
• Neck Wood: 1 piece slab maple
• Fingerboard Wood: Slab maple, rosewood optional
• Fingerboard Radius: 9″ – 14″
• Scale Length: 34″
• Number of Frets: 21
• String Spacing at Bridge: 20mm (7/8″)
• Tuners: Chrome Gotoh tuners with 20:1 ratio
• Bridge: Hipshot
• Pick Guard: Black/White/Black, White/Black/White, Tortoise Shell, Parchment (Off White), Mint Green Pearloid
• Knobs: Chrome and/or Black Plastic
• Pickups: AG P-60 pickups
• Electronics: Passive
• Weight: 8 lbs