Fender Custom Shop Calendar Basses

[6pack Jon]

Close enough to save the 4k difference.

Or save a few more pennies and get the MIM in LPB with a maple board.

 

[Darkstrike]

Or save a few more pennies and get the MIM in LPB with a maple board.

Yes! That'd do the job nicely too!

 

[mikeswals]

The Steve Harris isn't LPB.

His bass was blue for many years before it was refinished white.

 

[Darkstrike]

His bass was blue for many years before it was refinished white.

Steves own one was LPB, but he means the current reissue, which is Royal Blue.

 

[basspraiser]

So I need to give credentials with my opinions now?

To put it into perspective for you, it makes a USA Lakland feel like a Squier.

hmmmmm..now THAT would be something!!!

Also, FWIW, I understand that implying that Lakland is not the be all and end all of Basses is going to incur the wrath of Dan Lakin's (that is his name, right? Actually, I don't really care :X) cult... but seriously, Masterbuilts are the Alembics of the non-assininely-boutique Bass world.

Whether they are woth the cost is up to the credit card holder, but there is no denying the quality.

well........actually no......we are actually very nice people....and we are NOT a cult....

I agree with your last statement....that is why I buy Laklands...hand built...GREAT quality and cheaper than a Masterbuilt and many Custom Shop basses......

besides, I can call up the owner of the company anytime (anyone can) and get help and advice.....even AFTER the sale....just sayin...

but to eahc his/her own...

 

[GregC]

Masterbuilt Fenders are bar none the best instuments around. Trust me on that.

I would, but I have no idea how much experience you have, what basses you own or have previously owned, what brands you've tried, etc. Profile info would help.

So I need to give credentials with my opinions now?

To put it into perspective for you, it makes a USA Lakland feel like a Squier.

Why so defensive and inflammatory? And is it really such an imposition to fill out your profile? My post was pretty clear. I didn't say you had to be a monster player or appear on platinum albums. I wanted to know the basis for your claim. So far, I'm hearing hyperbole and not much else.

Also, FWIW, I understand that implying that Lakland is not the be all and end all of Basses is going to incur the wrath of Dan Lakin's (that is his name, right? Actually, I don't really care :X) cult... but seriously, Masterbuilts are the Alembics of the non-assininely-boutique Bass world.

Whether they are woth the cost is up to the credit card holder, but there is no denying the quality.

Oh, we're name-calling groups of people now. Nice. Your credibility is really on the rise.

 

[P. Aaron]

Buy a MIA Fender that's everything you want, except the neck. Find the neck you want on theBay or wherever and swap 'em out. If you ever want to sell it, put the original neck back on and sell the bass for top dollar as all-original with an as-new neck. Then sell the other neck for probably about what you paid for it.

Another possibility I considered. Doing that just seems like I am spending towards the CS version of what I want.

I am going to quote it out and make a decision. I may bite on the CS just so I have it all.

 

[Jason Brown]

Steves own one was LPB, but he means the current reissue, which is Royal Blue.

No, it was a custom blue sparkle, much like the current reissue. And much unlike the 2001 MIJ reissue which was LPB.Invalid Link Removed

 

[Mastermold]

Get an SX. Save some coin.

 

[MisterMagician]

I wanted to know the basis for your claim.

I have played some Lakland USAs, some Sadowsky NYCs, some Suhr Js, and a number of other high-quality, obscenely-priced "workhorse" Fender clones... as well as playing the real thing, a Fender Masterbuilt. Lakland and the rest of the Fender competitors make damn good Basses for people willing to spend the money, but Fender can make a better Bass for people willing to spend more money. Now "better" is only "better by a nominal amount" (the law of diminishing returns applies here) but still better nonetheless. I'm sure a custom-built-for-a-major-endorser Lakland is the same quality as a Masterbuilt, but a Lakland like that would be better than a Lakland USA as well.


Of course I am only saying the Fender MB is the master of it's own domain (the Fender clones), I'm not making any claims about non-Fenderish Basses here. Now seriously, let it go, I'm sorry if I offended you. Lakland USAs are good Basses, be happy with what you have.

 

[millsbass5]

By your description,sound like a "Steve Harris Signature Bass" is just what the Dr. ordered.

Or better yet,call Nino Valenti. He'd come real damn close to a Custom/Masterbuilt bass. Hell,he just may surpass Fender's efforts!!

Link:

http://valentibasses.com/

 

[GregC]

I have played some Lakland USAs, some Sadowsky NYCs, some Suhr Js, and a number of other high-quality, obscenely-priced "workhorse" Fender clones... as well as playing the real thing, a Fender Masterbuilt. Lakland and the rest of the Fender competitors make damn good Basses for people willing to spend the money, but Fender can make a better Bass for people willing to spend more money. Now "better" is only "better by a nominal amount" (the law of diminishing returns applies here) but still better nonetheless. I'm sure a custom-built-for-a-major-endorser Lakland is the same quality as a Masterbuilt, but a Lakland like that would be better than a Lakland USA as well.

Now this is a very useful, reasonable answer. For what it's worth, you might be right about Laklands built for major endorsers. I've played one made for Adam Clayton and another made for Tim Commerford, and they did seem to have a little something extra. Also, the neck on one of my Laklands was originally intended for Clayton and it's just about the best neck I've ever played.

Of course I am only saying the Fender MB is the master of it's own domain (the Fender clones), I'm not making any claims about non-Fenderish Basses here. Now seriously, let it go, I'm sorry if I offended you. Lakland USAs are good Basses, be happy with what you have.

If you thought my purpose was to defend/promote US Laklands, maybe I wasn't clear enough. I'm happy with what I have, and that includes both the US Laklands and the Fender listed in my profile. My objection was to the lack of context and over-the-top tone of that original post. Personally, I don't think I would ever say "X" brand makes the best basses, bar none--one would really have to try just about everything out there first. Like you, I've tried Sadowsky NYCs, as well as Lulls, Valentis, a Dingwall (incredible, just not my thing tonally) and even a Ritter. But I have yet to get my hands on a Suhr, Alleva-Coppolo or Celinder, not to mention other Fender-type and non-Fender-type boutique basses. I bet they're great, too. Anyways, we're cool in my book.