Lol.
I am being serious though. I just don't have a base (pun) of American made bass guitar experience as a comparison. I own a 2009 American made Fender Telecaster and it's well made. Not really any better quality than these Tribute's though.
This is what I'm saying. It's not always the price. Play a bass unamplified. You can hear and feel if every note feels even and equal under your fingers. Pickups, tuners and bridges can always be changed, but if the bass doesn't sing, none of the other stuff will make it a great instrument. imho Also make sure the truss rod works.





