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No surprises, of course; Fender is acting like Apple IMO. First to market way back when, but long since fallen out of leadership in terms of innovation. Now their new models tout improvements behind inscrutable marketing names without details (V Mod II), features long available from other makers (sculpted neck heel) and new colors, along with (of course) a higher price point.
I don't expect innovation from Fender; they can rest on their laurels. It's just kind of funny that they keep trying to have it both ways by making small, incremental changes to designs that remain fundamentally unchanged since Leo created them 50-60 years ago.
I don't expect innovation from Fender; they can rest on their laurels. It's just kind of funny that they keep trying to have it both ways by making small, incremental changes to designs that remain fundamentally unchanged since Leo created them 50-60 years ago.
My custom Maruszczyk Elwood 5 string (Jazz style) cost me £1400 ($1800). I was able to choose all the specs, to my taste, including expensive Aguilar 5J-HC pickups and a Delano 2 band preamp and it was made to order for me in 15 weeks.
I like Fender, I got a lovely Player Jazz Bass, but their prices are getting ridiculous for factory made instruments.
Yes, some people would rather have Fender written on the headstock, personally it doesn’t matter. Love both my Fender and my Maruszczyk.
My P has a Dimarzio Area P on it, which is pretty much a Fender design, but with alnico 2 magnets. So, I guess I'm ahead of the game? It does sound good.
Yep that’s me!!
I like blue. I like basses. I like basses that are blue. I have been waiting patiently, and the new "dark night" P-bass is now ordered, and delivery should happen this week. My lonely blue J-bass should be happy.
I'm not going to lie, I do feel like the rounded heel is a nice addition. Am I going to go buying one of these to replace my American Standard for it? Probably not, but I do feel like it's a worthwhile addition.
I’ve got acres of pine up here in Maine...er I mean tonewood.
Wouldn't original Leo Quan Badass bridges be considered vintage high-mass?
Try living in Australia!
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I’m just curious about that Roasted Pine body...
It’s probably really light, I just hope it isn’t too light to cause neck dive.
I also hope it sounds good, it sure does look pretty good.
It’s probably really light, I just hope it isn’t too light to cause neck dive.
I also hope it sounds good, it sure does look pretty good.
Man, that Miami Blue is calling my name!
$1500 US? With a good case? Are you talking about custom builders or people who assemble Warwick parts?
Sheez mate, I'll ship you one!
(This is also why if I ever move back to NZ I'm spending up large on gear here first).
