New Fender American Vintage Series - Waiting Room

[savofenno]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

Say you got 3 of these free - what do you choose!?

1) 63 P - Sonic Blue
2) 58 P - white blonde
3) 64 Jazz - LPB

Why have thumbrest below strings? Is it not better to screw in them to top side of strings? I have it that way in all my 4 Fender & Squier basses. One P has thumbrest on both sides.

[ShoeManiac]

Originally Posted by savofenno

Why have thumbrest below strings? Is it not better to screw in them to top side of strings? I have it that way in all my 4 Fender & Squier basses. One P has thumbrest on both sides.

The thumbrest in that position below the strings is period correct to when these incarnations of the basses were originally produced. The concept was that players would anchor their index/middle fingers on the rest, and pluck with their thumbs.

[sigmafloyd]

Originally Posted by Anthony Fury

What is this called? Is it MIA? And can I buy one?

I think he meant a real 76

[savofenno]

Originally Posted by ShoeManiac

The thumbrest in that position below the strings is period correct to when these incarnations of the basses were originally produced. The concept was that players would anchor their index/middle fingers on the rest, and pluck with their thumbs.

But why call it thumbrest then? Should it be named Finger-rest?

Yes, i know vintage styles, and like them. I am 1948 vintage
myself...

[sigmafloyd]

Just for kicks

[9mmMike]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

Say you got 3 of these free - what do you choose!?

1) 63 P - Sonic Blue
2) 58 P - white blonde
3) 64 Jazz - LPB

Exactly. Especially that number one. If I can find one that is near to 8lbs., it will be mine. Might even swap my '59 CS (blonde/ash) for one. Seriously.

[Bassmunnky]

Originally Posted by P Bass Legend

If I had one of this, I would be so putting a peraloid white picguard...

I'm in...That was my first Jazz in 76...Stolen...

FI
NAH
LEEEEE

[P Bass Legend]

Even though I was trash-talking Fender almost the whole topic about the price, I'm GASsing so much right now. I really want this 74' JB in maple with peraloid inlays.

[MingusBass]

I want the Precision in Frost Red. Here is a better representation of the color. We had a Jaguar in Frost Red a few months ago. Sweet!

[Jeff K]

Originally Posted by savofenno

But why call it thumbrest then? Should it be named Finger-rest?

Yes, i know vintage styles, and like them. I am 1948 vintage
myself...

It was called a tugbar when it was below the strings, and a thumb rest when on top. Early players (and some current) would hook their fingers under the tug bar and pluck the strings with their thumb.

[Anthony Fury]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

I think he meant a real 76

Sorry - I didn't read back far enough in the thread. I meant: are the pictures you posted up really things Fender currently offers? Or are they (very well done) Rick-Rolls?

Originally Posted by P Bass Legend

Even though I was trash-talking Fender almost the whole topic about the price, I'm GASsing so much right now. I really want this 74' JB in maple with peraloid inlays.

ME TOO!!!!!!!

[sigmafloyd]

Originally Posted by Anthony Fury

Sorry - I didn't read back far enough in the thread. I meant: are the pictures you posted up really things Fender currently offers? Or are they (very well done) Rick-Rolls?

They are real, but not announced by Fender yet. If you look at the URL, the images are linking directly to fender's site

[Bassmunnky]

It's funny...looking at the 70s basses...that's EXACTLY what the choices were in the music store back in Buffalo..all on a wall, you couldn't touch them without asking..

I used to ride my "stingray" bike to the store to look at it every damn day for a year..until I got it...always bugged me that it was called the "Marcus" model later..cuz it was MINE!

[Anthony Fury]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

They are real, but not announced by Fender yet. If you look at the URL, the images are linking directly to fender's site

Ahhhhh, gotcha. Thanks! Let's hope they release these motherbitches!

[JTE]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

Say you got 3 of these free - what do you choose!?

1) 63 P - Sonic Blue
2) 58 P - white blonde
3) 64 Jazz - LPB

LPB '64 Jazz.

Because I have a VS '62 P in LPB, and I don't have a Jazz bass.

John

[P Bass Legend]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

Say you got 3 of these free - what do you choose!?

1) 63 P - Sonic Blue
2) 58 P - white blonde
3) 64 Jazz - LPB

Since I already own a 62' P, I would have to go with the '58

[Big Mike Ipp]

Originally Posted by MingusBass

I want the Precision in Frost Red. Here is a better representation of the color. We had a Jaguar in Frost Red a few months ago. Sweet!

+1
If 2013 is good to me financially...I will be buying the Frost Red without hesitation

[backup]

i kinda feel this one should be matching headstock

[David281189]

all of them look so gorgeous!

[StrangerDanger]

Originally Posted by backup

i kinda feel this one should be matching headstock

I still dig it the most.