Many Years ago I Played a Dimension 5 in a GC That I really Liked, Would have Bought it too if it wasnt 2000.00 Bucks. Nice Design .
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Fender poll. Part 3.
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I voted for lower prices, though really I don't think the prices are so high as to be unreasonable. The chances that I would get a new Fender any time soon are slim, only because I bought a new one 9 months ago.
There is one thing that I think Fender should do, even though it wouldn't prevent me from buying a new Fender, and that's more options with regards to cases/gig bags. Specifically, Every Fender should have, at the very least, a gig bag with excellent all around protection. It doesn't need to be a Mono bag, but something better than what they offer. And, the Player basses aren't even offered with a gig bag, which is ridiculous. And, the bag included with the American Performer, a $1200 bass, comes with the same lame gig bag as the old standard MIM basses.
There is one thing that I think Fender should do, even though it wouldn't prevent me from buying a new Fender, and that's more options with regards to cases/gig bags. Specifically, Every Fender should have, at the very least, a gig bag with excellent all around protection. It doesn't need to be a Mono bag, but something better than what they offer. And, the Player basses aren't even offered with a gig bag, which is ridiculous. And, the bag included with the American Performer, a $1200 bass, comes with the same lame gig bag as the old standard MIM basses.
buldog5151bass
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I'm tired of the "new" Fenders, which basically are just cosmetic alterations. Fewer options, better instruments - make the prices more competitive and keep QC high.
Jim Carr
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The 2014 American Standard Series is my favourite series ever, too bad the prices went nuts. If they had kept the rrp lower I'd probably pulled the trigger few times more on brand new Fender Basses.
Fender can't and won't make the kind of bass I can buy from other brands.
They won't ever make a six string neck through bass made of REAL natural walnut.
Gold hardware.
No pickguard.
They won't ever make a six string neck through bass made of REAL natural walnut.
Gold hardware.
No pickguard.
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I voted price, but I have to also note color options as well. Part of the big appeal of EBMM instruments is that they look stunning and always have new exciting colors to balance out the more traditional burst/black/white options.
I like traditional, with the option to get something eye catching and new.
While this is debatable to many on here, when I buy a Sire or Yamaha I don't feel like I've been had. The only Fender range that I've gotten that didn't make me feel like I was paying more for a name was the Player series. This too is debatable and just might be my weirdness.
I like traditional, with the option to get something eye catching and new.
While this is debatable to many on here, when I buy a Sire or Yamaha I don't feel like I've been had. The only Fender range that I've gotten that didn't make me feel like I was paying more for a name was the Player series. This too is debatable and just might be my weirdness.
I voted something else, but really nothing needs to change, my next Fender will most likely be a CS and I'm happy with the options.
"Order whatever I want" was my option. I would duplicate my Squier P-Bass 5 in a US made bass. Sunburst, Maple fretboard, high mass bridge, Gold Anodized pick guard, 60's style cloth wrap wiring, Orange drop cap and Claristat pots.
I voted more color options. Sienna burst with a maple neck / black blocks? That doesn't work for me, but a rosewood neck with pearl blocks would be nice. Not sure why they can't offer whatever neck / body color option YOU want. I guess that would become a "custom shop" option that takes it out of the standard production line - therefore....can't do it.
Another thing that would be nice IMO is if they'd offer a slightly undersized Jazz 5 bass - like Sadowsky - or the "dinky J" body that Warmoth offers (but they don't offer a "dinky J5!" or I would have built one up by now with a Fender neck). In addition to an undersized J5, maybe chamber the dang bodies to get them back to a reasonable weight of 8 to 9# vs the current 10 to 11#. That's actually another huge reason why I won't buy a Fender J5 - too heavy. I did own a Fender P5 for a while, but once again, the body just seemed too big IMO of course - the weight wasn't bad though - maybe 9 lbs.
Speaking of the P5 - why not offer a PJ5 ?!
I know - personal preference. I happen to like slightly smaller bodies after having owned a Tobias Killer B5 (Burbank shop) since 1990. And I recently discovered that I like the Roscoe LG series basses (very small body). And some folks like heavier basses with full size bodies.
The only Fender I currently own isn't even 100% Fender: Jazz Bass 4 with Fender neck, rosewood + pearl blocks on a Warmoth Dinky J body. My other Fender "style" bass is Warmoth - PJ 4 with a P body / Fender style neck.
Another thing that would be nice IMO is if they'd offer a slightly undersized Jazz 5 bass - like Sadowsky - or the "dinky J" body that Warmoth offers (but they don't offer a "dinky J5!" or I would have built one up by now with a Fender neck). In addition to an undersized J5, maybe chamber the dang bodies to get them back to a reasonable weight of 8 to 9# vs the current 10 to 11#. That's actually another huge reason why I won't buy a Fender J5 - too heavy. I did own a Fender P5 for a while, but once again, the body just seemed too big IMO of course - the weight wasn't bad though - maybe 9 lbs.
Speaking of the P5 - why not offer a PJ5 ?!
I know - personal preference. I happen to like slightly smaller bodies after having owned a Tobias Killer B5 (Burbank shop) since 1990. And I recently discovered that I like the Roscoe LG series basses (very small body). And some folks like heavier basses with full size bodies.
The only Fender I currently own isn't even 100% Fender: Jazz Bass 4 with Fender neck, rosewood + pearl blocks on a Warmoth Dinky J body. My other Fender "style" bass is Warmoth - PJ 4 with a P body / Fender style neck.
I buy a new (or new to me) Fender bass every couple of years just because I think they are great.
My # 1 is a used Fender Elite Jazz V.
Im not shopping.... I got a great deal, I’ve had it refinished to my liking and it weighs less than any other 5 string I’ve ever owned .
The neck fits my hand like a glove .
I don’t think I can get another bass that I like as much with these specs for what I paid for mine . Even with the refinish , it was a steal.
I do think lower prices would help Fender move more product.
Im not shopping.... I got a great deal, I’ve had it refinished to my liking and it weighs less than any other 5 string I’ve ever owned .
The neck fits my hand like a glove .
I don’t think I can get another bass that I like as much with these specs for what I paid for mine . Even with the refinish , it was a steal.
I do think lower prices would help Fender move more product.
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