Fender Nate Mendel P Bass RW, Candy Apple Red

Full Description

Authentic signature design

The Fender Nate Mendel P Bass RW is built to the exacting specs of the Foo Fighters bassist’s own well-worn 1971 Precision Bass. From the road-ready wear on the body to the custom contours based on Nate’s original instrument, every detail is designed to capture his signature sound and feel. The lightweight ash body is finished in a striking Candy Apple Red with subtle Road Worn treatment, giving the bass a broken-in appearance without compromising durability. It’s an instrument with attitude, styled after a bass that’s seen countless stages and recordings, but made fresh for your own journey.

Powerful Quarter Pound pickup

At the heart of the Mendel P Bass is a Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound split single-coil pickup. Known for its aggressive output, this pickup produces a thunderous low end with focused mids and clear highs. It uses oversized pole pieces and hot coil windings to give you a tone that easily cuts through a mix while maintaining vintage warmth. This makes it just as suitable for pounding punk riffs as it is for more melodic passages, always delivering power and precision.

Fast, comfortable playability

Designed for speed and control, the neck of this model is one of its standout features. It’s a maple neck with a slim “C” profile and a slightly narrower 1.615" nut width, providing a sleek, fast-playing feel. Combined with a vintage-style 7.25" radius rosewood fingerboard and 20 medium jumbo frets, it invites fluid movement across the fretboard while preserving a familiar, broken-in comfort. The construction supports demanding performances while keeping your playing smooth and fatigue-free.

Reliable hardware and pro details

Every piece of hardware on the Nate Mendel P Bass supports its role as a professional-grade touring instrument. The Fender HiMass bridge delivers solid sustain and tuning stability, especially when digging in with heavier styles. Vintage-style open-gear tuners add to the instrument’s old-school aesthetic while offering modern reliability. You’ll also find a unique Foo Fighters/Fender hybrid logo engraved on an additional neck plate, giving it a personal touch with real collector appeal. This bass brings stage-proven features and artist-level flair into a single hard-hitting package.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Nate Mendel P Bass RW, Candy Apple Red
• Product Code: 0142500309

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Body Shape: Precision Bass®
• Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer with Light Road Worn® treatment
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Slim "C" (based on Mendel’s ’71 Precision Bass®)
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.615" (41.02 mm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Fender HiMass™ with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Fender® '70s Vintage-Style Stamped Open-Gear
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo (includes spare Foo Fighters/Fender hybrid plate)
• Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Basslines SPB-3 Quarter Pound Split Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: S
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: None
• Strings: Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045–.105), Long Scale