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Fender American Original
- Thread starter Wolfenstein666
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These new offerings are fine but I think I found the previous AV basses more enticing.
I think they just mean that the rosewood is glued/laminated to the maple. I can't believe they would recreate a true veneer fingerboard after skipping the other, cheaper to implement, vintage appointments. If you look closely at the photos on the website, the fingerboards appear to be pretty thick/slab boards, not veneer.
The LPB precision and natural Jazz are the only two that peak my interest.
you know there is now an American Pro in natural which can be had for around $1250 if you negotiate - looks almost the same.
you know there is now an American Pro in natural which can be had for around $1250 if you negotiate - looks almost the same.
As long as people keep buying these things, Fender will market them. How many p-basses can they possibly re-issue?
I own 7 Fender guitars and basses, but I must say Fender is an expert at reinventing the wheel. What's next? American Heritage?
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All they did really was make a few tweaks and re-name the American Vintage series, which in turn was re-named from the Reissues. Still my favortie in the Fender line.
Well, after seeing these and many others, plus taking into consideration the direction Fender is going, I think I can say I’ve bought my last brand new Fender bass in 2011.
Not bashing them or the company, it’s just got to the point other companies are offering better basses for less money, or I can build a better jazz or P bass for less.
I’m seeing the prices keep rising, but I’m just not seeing the quality keeping up with the cost.
So many aftermarket companies offer better quality parts for less as well, plus I can build exactly what I want and not have to replace a single part.
For those that will continue to buy these new, more power to you. I’ve just outgrown their new American (or whatever they call them these days) basses.
Not bashing them or the company, it’s just got to the point other companies are offering better basses for less money, or I can build a better jazz or P bass for less.
I’m seeing the prices keep rising, but I’m just not seeing the quality keeping up with the cost.
So many aftermarket companies offer better quality parts for less as well, plus I can build exactly what I want and not have to replace a single part.
For those that will continue to buy these new, more power to you. I’ve just outgrown their new American (or whatever they call them these days) basses.
I love the Fender J & P, but for $2k some Fender clones offer wider tonal options, more pleasing appearances, and better playability.
wow. I bought both my RIC4003S and MIM Fender Jazz brand new and did not spend $2100. That seems a bit steep for my blood.
The description of the American Original 70s Jazz Bass contains a contradiction. On the one hand:
Yet:
The fingerboard radius sure seems like a "curve of the neck" to me, namely the front of it.
Some people would be totally happy with that, some not. The thing I have never liked about modern Fenders is the headstock logo and the shape/style of the tuners. For me that is a huge part of the vintage look.
What the hell is wrong with Fender? They currently make 85 different bass models - and not a SINGLE medium scale??
It's the TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY... didn't they get the memo?
The one thing I don’t understand is that if you’re spending that kind of money you should be able to get it in any of the classic colours along with a matching headstock. Even if you have to wait a while to get it.
Yeah, replaced the American Vintage.
Same great quality, though.
White Blonde with maple looks very nice!
However, I think I'll wait until 2021 when they change the name to the American Paramount or maybe the American Definitive.
Same great quality, though.
White Blonde with maple looks very nice!
However, I think I'll wait until 2021 when they change the name to the American Paramount or maybe the American Definitive.
A bit disappointing to see this come out just when I am thinking of getting a used AVRI 58...not that I want one of these, but it’s just sneaky...it better be good. The Ame Pros are getting rave reviews, and yep they’re a chunk less cash (poly vs nitro I bet).
The Mexican made models will become the “North American Classic” then
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