Fender predictions for 2024?

[MrAB4003]

I predict that I will not buy a new Fender in 2025.

Likewise! I predict that I will acquire a G&L in 2025.

 

[andare]

Please refer to post #204

I really regret reading that post. Too late now.

 

[Barton Lee]

I really regret reading that post. Too late now.

As the author of post #204, I'd like to clarify that I was only explaining what I perceived to be the meaning behind MrAB4003's intentional misspelling of Fender and the ubiquitous disdain for the company and its basses that so many apparently get satisfaction from displaying. I do not agree with it nor do I find it interesting, but it's appears to be part of life on Talkbass.

 

[MrAB4003]

As the author of post #204, I'd like to clarify that I was only explaining what I perceived to be the meaning behind MrAB4003's intentional misspelling of Fender and the ubiquitous disdain for the company and its basses that so many apparently get satisfaction from displaying. I do not agree with it nor do I find it interesting, but it's appears to be part of life on Talkbass.

You’re spot on! The number 7 looks like the F in the Fender logo. In TB parlance, there’s a negative connotation of the brand when using the 7 instead of the F.

 

[MtManiac]

You’re spot on! The number 7 looks like the F in the Fender logo. In TB parlance, there’s a negative connotation of the brand when using the 7 instead of the F.

People using it should be told that it comes across as both weakly passive and just dumb instead of the dismissive snark it’s intended to be.

 

[andare]

People using it should be told that it comes across as both weakly passive and just dumb instead of the dismissive snark it’s intended to be.

Especially if it implies that Fenders are inferior to Squiers, which is laughable.
The problem with Fender is the lack of quality control that often lets sloppy units out the door. Unacceptable at any price and tarnishing to the brand.
But snark doesn't help that at all.

 

[johnh89]

My prediction is Fender to lose a huge market share following import tariffs from Mexico . Steady downward spiral over 5 years followed by winding up / bankruptcy . Every dog has its day .

 

[MrAB4003]

People using it should be told that it comes across as both weakly passive and just dumb instead of the dismissive snark it’s intended to be.

I started using the 7 because it looked more like the F in the word Fender than the letter F. I later learned about the connotation behind the 7 and I kept using it because I’m not a Fender fanboy.

 

[DrBnz]

They need to put some thought / effort to get "weight and balance" under control. The new ULTRA II's are rather heavy

 

[FRoss6788]

Especially if it implies that Fenders are inferior to Squiers, which is laughable.
The problem with Fender is the lack of quality control that often lets sloppy units out the door. Unacceptable at any price and tarnishing to the brand.
But snark doesn't help that at all.

I guess Fender is exactly like Rickenbaker in that regard then....

 

[urkel3000]

I'm surprised that the faction here that seems to be constantly searching for the cheapest playable bass doesn't call Squier 8quier

 

[SharpCat]

I'm surprised that the faction here that seems to be constantly searching for the cheapest playable bass doesn't call Squier 8quier

<facepalm> Now you’ve done it.

 

[MrAB4003]

I guess Fender is exactly like Rickenbaker in that regard then....

Not anymore. Rickenbacker basses are been the best they’ve ever been since Ben Hall took over in 2022.

 

[FRoss6788]

Not anymore. Rickenbacker basses are been the best they’ve ever been since Ben Hall took over in 2022.

We’ll see, did they change their pathetic warranty policy?

 

[MtManiac]

I'm surprised that the faction here that seems to be constantly searching for the cheapest playable bass doesn't call Squier 8quier

They pronounce it “thquier” though.

 

[SJan3]

Not necessarily a prediction, but I wonder if they’ll do anything new with the Player line. That series will be 6 years old in 2024, and relatively unchanged since its introduction save for a couple of new colors.

Not much you can do to the Player series. Straight, basic P bass that IMHO works well. Getting a little pricey though.