• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Fender La Cabronita Precision Bass

#362
Squier now has a VM Cabronita bass.

Squier-VM-Carbonita-Precision-Bass-Black-1.jpg


http://www.bax-shop.nl/rechtshandige-bas/squier-by-fender-vintage-modified-cabronita-precision-bass-black/product-details.html
 
#363
Chef said:
I'd imagine that bass, and the Mesa Buster work out really well together.
Click to expand...

Indeed! Of course, you could plug a weedwacker into the Buster and it would sound good! :p There is a synergy there though- the Cabronita inherently grinds more as you dig in & that coupled with the "cleaner" all tube peformance of the Buster amp makes for a very enjoyable touch-sensitive playing experience! Much more of a guitarist type approach to dynamics than the traditional 'clean clean clean' bass player vibe!

Totally happy with the Cabronita. In the last 12 days I've used it for an instrumental surf band (Crazy Aces) outside of Nashville, a straight-up country gig (Paul Brandt) near Regina Canada, a corporate show in Buenos Aires (with 6p) and a 10, 000+ festival crowd in Indonesia (also with 6p).

Totally different musical demands & severe climatic and travel demands... never had to tweak the trussrod and the Cabronita performed flawlessly!

Who says you can't play the 'big leagues' with a sub-thousand dollar instrument?!?
 
  • Like
Reactions: atb and dfp
#365
To the people who've seen these close up: is the paint clearly "paint?" Or is it that "hard-shell" finish a lot of Fenders are covered in (nitrocellulose, I think it is called)? Sorry for my non-technical terminology. Basically, I am wondering if the finish could be easily "relic'd." I am not a total fan of faux wear and tear, but lately I've been on a rat rod kick, and I am starting to envision something with that "beat on" look. Thanks!
 
#367
bigdave13 said:
To the people who've seen these close up: is the paint clearly "paint?" Or is it that "hard-shell" finish a lot of Fenders are covered in (nitrocellulose, I think it is called)? Sorry for my non-technical terminology. Basically, I am wondering if the finish could be easily "relic'd." I am not a total fan of faux wear and tear, but lately I've been on a rat rod kick, and I am starting to envision something with that "beat on" look. Thanks!
Click to expand...

It's a tough poly-based finish. Tough to relic.

Nitrocellulose lacquer is the finish that is easier to relic.

Now, if you wanted to strip the poly and start from scratch - that would work. It's a slab body with only one contour to sand. Easier than a heavily contoured body in the sanding stages!
 
#370
Cabronita in action with my Instrumental Surf Band (kind of an oddball side project we do for fun).

Running through a Mesa Buster 1x15 combo and using a Fulltone Bassdrive in a few sections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=89_1jasNGcw#at=24

This really is one of the best inexpensive basses I've ever bought! Not for everyone & definitely not a "desert island' P-Bass, but fun to play and sounds rockin'!
 
  • Like
Reactions: dmrogers and Fit4pain
#374
scotch said:
Cabronita in action with my Instrumental Surf Band (kind of an oddball side project we do for fun).

Running through a Mesa Buster 1x15 combo and using a Fulltone Bassdrive in a few sections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=89_1jasNGcw#at=24

This really is one of the best inexpensive basses I've ever bought! Not for everyone & definitely not a "desert island' P-Bass, but fun to play and sounds rockin'!
Click to expand...
That was cool. I enjoyed it. Hang ten!
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back