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Fender American Original

#62
I am more happy to see FMIC release a Multiscale 33" ~ 36 " 5 string Fender Jazz bass and P bass which still retain classic J and P vibe.
I am not prefer the tone of Dingwall and Ibby SRFF .
 
#63
Jeff Sarsippius said:
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).
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The American Pro is nice for a new modern bass with some vintage queues that will never wear because of poly but the AVRI has so much more vibe. I returned an American pro for an AVRI and it was the best thing I ever did. These new ones are cool especially if they feel the same as the current AVRI. I just wish for more variation. There's currently like eight different but almost the same sunburst P basses in their lineup.
 
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Mr. Vee, I found a 2016 AVRI sunburst and played it with the Ame Pro: liked the Pro but yeah that AVRI 58 was butter, almost brand new except a chip (where the previous removed the neck: Fender’s pocket tight), and sounded very good with the Trickfish Bullhead 1K amp I use....also played the CS 69 Closet Classic but for 3,500 USED I figure I’m better off with The AVRI 58.
 
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Fender_Bender said:
The Mexican made models will become the “North American Classic” then ;).
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or perhaps they will brand them "Memories of NAFTA"...
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Just as a contrast to how boring these basses are, checking out these strats they also just released with matching headstocls. American special for only 1000 bucks:

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Also, am I seeing the head-stock logo as just a relief type situation and not actually any paint or decal? That's SO COOL.
 
#69
Mike Vee said:
Just as a contrast to how boring these basses are, checking out these strats they also just released with matching headstocls. American special for only 1000 bucks:

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They cost less than American Standards because they use MIM pickups and don't come with a hard case. They may even use other MIM components too like the bridge since its the old 6-screw style. All I know is they don't say Made in USA anywhere on the actual guitar, just "corona ca" on the back of the headstock... I do agree they look pretty cool though.
 
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Yahboy said:
The build of AVRi series is more origin than American Original.
The new series 60pbass have no sexy colour choice like Avri. No chrome pickup and bridge cover.
I have no idea why FMIC announce this meaning less stuff.
Better keep the current great Avri product line and just provide more colour option.
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Fender advertised all the Vintage bass models with a choice of 9 colors each.
Not kidding, it's true...

(It was just 30 years ago!)
 

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