Vintage 1982 Fender Bullet Bass Deluxe – lipstick red, USA, Gastelum Neck, Original Case

>Overview
Model: 1982 Fender Bullet Bass Deluxe (B‑34), USA‑made in Fullerton
Finish: lipsty Red, vibrant and original
Seller Note: Purchased directly from the original owner who ordered it new in 1982

>Neck & Playability
Neck shaped by Herbie Gastelum, Fender’s most respected neck shaper during the “Dan Smith” era; features a fast, slim “flat oval” profile with minimal shoulder
Vintage 7.25″ radius offers supremely comfortable playability—great for smooth fingerstyle, slap, or vintage tone lovers
Setup includes low action and truss relief, delivering buzz‑free performance

>Tone & Electronics
Original grey-bottom split-coil pickups and untouched soldered electronics deliver clear punch, presence, and tight lows
Lightweight at only 3.6 kg (~7.9 lbs), making it highly comfortable for extended playing sessions—well under typical early‑’80s Fender weight range (usually around 4–4.5 kg)

> Originality & Serial Puzzles
Fully original parts including pots and pickups—the electronics untouched since leaving the factory reinforces authenticity
Pots: 6th week of 1982 (8206)
Pickups: Stamped 172682 & 032082
Neck heel: 8 1382 / inspector stamp: H. Gastelum S‑15
Body/neck cavity code: 18682 / Serial: E001538
A minor but interesting assembly quirk: neck serial E001536 vs. body E001538—adds a unique bit of Fender factory lore!

>Condition & Extras
Excellent condition; original molded hardshell case included, custom-fit for this model
Recently cleaned and professionally set up; plays effortlessly.
Original molded case designed slecially for bullet basses.

>Location & Shipping
Located in Brussels
Shipping available throughout the EU via DPD—send me your location for a quote.