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Funny...I figured a Mets fan would be well-versed in the concept of "unconditional love".
Gotta respectfully disagree, but then, my "real reason" is because their ergonomics feel good in my own, two hands. However, that is a very personal reason and that's "real" enough for me, even if it doesn't apply to everybody. "Different strokes" and all that jazz.
Every luthier here in L.A. is swamped with work. I work only by appointment so I can get things done. I don't do any advertising, and have a closed shop, so I can keep the work load under control. I only had 7 repairs today! Most guys around here are 3 months out on repairs. The consistent work is what keeps me here, but I have dreams of being in a quiet place some day. I probably could make it work as about 20% of my current business is sent to me from other states or countries, but that would be a big loss of income, and since I am also a professional bassist, I really have to stay where the work is.
I agree. Nothing feels better than my broke in '59 Precision Bass. So ergonomic.Gotta respectfully disagree, but then, my "real reason" is because their ergonomics feel good in my own, two hands. However, that is a very personal reason and that's "real" enough for me, even if it doesn't apply to everybody. "Different strokes" and all that jazz.
Also, I kinda-sorta-rather dig the looks and sound I get from them, so they've got that going for them. Also personal, I suppose.
Sorry to be blind, but what is the issue here?I do love Fenders, especially the Jazz models, and while I've been thru a lot of them without a single "ouch" to point out, I was pretty shocked when I saw the new Ultra Series, I mean the 5-string with the new bridge... And then....
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How much more "context" do you need? Look at the photo, see that the hot wire from the pickup is soldered to the output jack lug instead of the correct lug, and read my description of the effects of Fender's mistake. I can't make it much simpler than that. If you want close ups of the lumilays, the fingerboard dot tear out, and the out of phase wiring, you will just have to trust me as those instruments have already been picked up by my clients. I will however be happy to discuss any of this with you directly should you want to PM me to get my shop number. And that especially includes any one from Fender.
The bridge is too wide for the fingerboard, and the strings are placed all the way to the edge of the fingerboard.
I suspect you are being funny, but just in case you are not, it is a legendary guitar company which Fender acquired. Just one of many offshoot companies of Fender.
Congrats on your choice. I think I had one of those back in the day. Nathan East helped me get it.
Mine was dark green. I played it at NAMM and fell in love with it. Had to pull strings to get it away from the store that had dibs on it.
Don't get me wrong in thinking I am anti Fender. My wife is a Japanese Power Jazz Special modded with EMG's, Aguilar Obp-3, Bad Ass Bridge, Schaller Tuners... couldn't sell it for the price of the parts but I'll die with that bass, and it's not even the nicest Fender I've owned. There is an ubiquity to them that leaves me honestly feeling that every bassist should own at least ONE. But don't expect it to be amazing. They're mutts, with personality, charming, quirky, and very flawed. You can find a really really nice one if you try about 50 of them and it probably won't be the most expensive one. So, when I pick up an 8k custom shop heavy relic and find the dead spot on the G string on the 2nd try... I gotta ask, what is the supposed 'quality' you're paying for? Oh yea, the resale quality. Nostalgia beats innovation, and we're stuck with the Jazz Bass.Gotta respectfully disagree, but then, my "real reason" is because their ergonomics feel good in my own, two hands. However, that is a very personal reason and that's "real" enough for me, even if it doesn't apply to everybody. "Different strokes" and all that jazz.
Also, I kinda-sorta-rather dig the looks and sound I get from them, so they've got that going for them. Also personal, I suppose.
Funny...I figured a Mets fan would be well-versed in the concept of "unconditional love".
Possibly the most super-mega-absolutamente-important question anyone could ask you today;
I don't think I've been in the same room as a bass priced over $5k, let alone held one, so I have no perspective there, but yeah...it's understandable that the level of expectation would be relative to the price. (Come to think of it, the only way I could ever afford a Custom Shop is if I won tomorrow's Power Ball lottery.
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I do love Fenders, especially the Jazz models, and while I've been thru a lot of them without a single "ouch" to point out, I was pretty shocked when I saw the new Ultra Series, I mean the 5-string with the new bridge... And then....
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