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I think Fender is seriously crazy!

#162
JimmyM said:
You mean nobody would buy the Rich Appleman Jazz Bass? ;)
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If they did produce that model (the same) people would say "aww jeez, another Jazz bass with a fancy paint job and a couple of upgraded parts? Fender must think we are idiots", before going to GC, buying one, then starting a thread about how terrible Fender QC is because they got hosed by a tech who charged them $20 to make a half-turn adjustment to the truss rod.

Or am I getting cynical?
 
#168
It should, or at least in a perfect world be a honor to have a bass named after you. As a player. Not for being lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Blow me as much poop as you want, but you know I'm right.
 
#169
The truth, for those that can take it.....Mexican factories are usually not air conditioned so the wood used there has had more of a chance to dry and receive its tonal signature. American factories are the opposite so your MIA bass is still drying out and won't usually sound its best for a couple of years. The pollution in China seeps into the body and neck before finishing which muddies the tone somewhat and the Japanese re-issues have been radiated from the Fukushima disaster so sound extra hot and twangy. -10db buffers are a must with these basses now. Hope this clears up some misconceptions around here.
 
#170
"The truth, for those that can take it.....Mexican factories are usually not air conditioned so the wood used there has had more of a chance to dry and receive its tonal signature. American factories are the opposite so your MIA bass is still drying out and won't usually sound its best for a couple of years. The pollution in China seeps into the body and neck before finishing which muddies the tone somewhat and the Japanese re-issues have been radiated from the Fukushima disaster so sound extra hot and twangy. -10db buffers are a must with these basses now. Hope this clears up some misconceptions around here."

How can your ear be so good that you can even pick this up?
 
#171
Mike in Chicago said:
It should, or at least in a perfect world be a honor to have a bass named after you. As a player. Not for being lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Blow me as much poop as you want, but you know I'm right.
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Except that signature basses are a marketing tool, not a 'best bass player' award. I guess that's a function of this not being a perfect world.
 
#172
Roland GR 88 said:
The truth, for those that can take it.....Mexican factories are usually not air conditioned so the wood used there has had more of a chance to dry and receive its tonal signature. American factories are the opposite so your MIA bass is still drying out and won't usually sound its best for a couple of years. The pollution in China seeps into the body and neck before finishing which muddies the tone somewhat and the Japanese re-issues have been radiated from the Fukushima disaster so sound extra hot and twangy. -10db buffers are a must with these basses now. Hope this clears up some misconceptions around here.
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If that's the truth... I can't take it. Where's that 'not sure if serious' pic when you need it? :)
 
#173
Mike in Chicago said:
How can your ear be so good that you can even pick this up?
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Dude. :ninja:

Mike in Chicago said:
It should, or at least in a perfect world be a honor to have a bass named after you. As a player. Not for being lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Blow me as much poop as you want, but you know I'm right.
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Right, so we go make signature models for Berklee lecturers and obscure session musicians.

"Mom! MOM!!! I need a Fender Dave Buda bass for Christmas! He's my hero!"
 
#175
Roland GR 88 said:
The truth, for those that can take it.....Mexican factories are usually not air conditioned so the wood used there has had more of a chance to dry and receive its tonal signature. American factories are the opposite so your MIA bass is still drying out and won't usually sound its best for a couple of years. The pollution in China seeps into the body and neck before finishing which muddies the tone somewhat and the Japanese re-issues have been radiated from the Fukushima disaster so sound extra hot and twangy. -10db buffers are a must with these basses now. Hope this clears up some misconceptions around here.
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This is the most insane thing I've ever heard. Serious comment or not.
 
#179
Roland GR 88 said:
The truth, for those that can take it.....Mexican factories are usually not air conditioned so the wood used there has had more of a chance to dry and receive its tonal signature. American factories are the opposite so your MIA bass is still drying out and won't usually sound its best for a couple of years. The pollution in China seeps into the body and neck before finishing which muddies the tone somewhat and the Japanese re-issues have been radiated from the Fukushima disaster so sound extra hot and twangy. -10db buffers are a must with these basses now. Hope this clears up some misconceptions around here.
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There is no way this is serious
 
#180
Roland GR 88 said:
The truth, for those that can take it.....Mexican factories are usually not air conditioned so the wood used there has had more of a chance to dry and receive its tonal signature. American factories are the opposite so your MIA bass is still drying out and won't usually sound its best for a couple of years. The pollution in China seeps into the body and neck before finishing which muddies the tone somewhat and the Japanese re-issues have been radiated from the Fukushima disaster so sound extra hot and twangy. -10db buffers are a must with these basses now. Hope this clears up some misconceptions around here.
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It isn't about being right, it is about sounding right.

This man is %100 correct!
 

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