6 month turn around is standard for any build of an EBMM bass if you want one not in stock. Not limited to just the Caprice.
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Music Man Caprice: True Boutique Quality
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6 month turn around is standard for any build of an EBMM bass if you want one not in stock. Not limited to just the Caprice.
Yeah I get that and I get why it's standard. I mean this thread is about "boutique quality"... why should we expect "non-boutique turnaround"? Ordering a standard Fodera is the same. For sure, buying an instrument shouldn't be like buying a TV.
When I say rough, I just mean I wish I could just find a color of Caprice/Cutlass (used or new) just like I can a SR/Sterling... maybe someday.
When I say rough, I just mean I wish I could just find a color of Caprice/Cutlass (used or new) just like I can a SR/Sterling... maybe someday.
One things for sure , these basses are definitely worth the wait.
I was just about to come on here and complain about the wait! I wanted to order one in New Zealand in blue. Local retailer the rockshop said it would be 6-10 months... So I tried to order one from USA but the dealers aren't allowed to export due to distributor deals - So even if i ordered today it could be almost a year before I see it
Unless anyone here has one they'd sell me
Unless anyone here has one they'd sell me
There is one for sale in the Classifieds right now. it says CONUS only, but shoot... You might be able to make it worth it to the seller and still save money on what you'd pay for a new one in NZ?
I was just about to come on here and complain about the wait! I wanted to order one in New Zealand in blue. Local retailer the rockshop said it would be 6-10 months... So I tried to order one from USA but the dealers aren't allowed to export due to distributor deals - So even if i ordered today it could be almost a year before I see it
Unless anyone here has one they'd sell me
You need to go through a middle-man to get it from the US (indeed the dealer have market restriction).
I looked at the service I used to get my Caprice count 200 USD to ship it to new zealand (PM me if you want details)
Even with the shipping fees I got mine for about 800USD cheaper than at a local distributor
I want to post an alternative story. Based on the youtube movies, your reactions on Talkbass, I decided to buy a Caprice.
Some background: I'm totally in love with my Pino CS. Use it all most exclusively on all my gigs (Soul-R&B based). I'm looking for an alternative for the Pino. A roundwound based more edgy/raw P-alternative. So I decided to give the Caprice a try (without checking it out).
My findings based on some hours comparing-playing at home and a 3hour gig in a club:
- I liked the bass playing at home. and I liked the p- pickup the most
- The fingerboard is smooth but for my taste little too narrow
- The body is too small. Feels weird
- On a strap it has neck dive and I did not like it
- I liked the low weight
- On the gig: The sound lacked the weight or punch that the Pino has
- On the gig: I liked the colours of the tone knob
- On the gig: I liked the P-pick up sound most..
But I switched during the gig to the Pino and I was totally happy again
So, overall a mixed feeling conclusion.
And I learned a lot of this adventure.
- Don't buy before you try
- Form me: A gig is the real moment of truth
- I'm a P-guy
Some background: I'm totally in love with my Pino CS. Use it all most exclusively on all my gigs (Soul-R&B based). I'm looking for an alternative for the Pino. A roundwound based more edgy/raw P-alternative. So I decided to give the Caprice a try (without checking it out).
My findings based on some hours comparing-playing at home and a 3hour gig in a club:
- I liked the bass playing at home. and I liked the p- pickup the most
- The fingerboard is smooth but for my taste little too narrow
- The body is too small. Feels weird
- On a strap it has neck dive and I did not like it
- I liked the low weight
- On the gig: The sound lacked the weight or punch that the Pino has
- On the gig: I liked the colours of the tone knob
- On the gig: I liked the P-pick up sound most..
But I switched during the gig to the Pino and I was totally happy again
So, overall a mixed feeling conclusion.
And I learned a lot of this adventure.
- Don't buy before you try
- Form me: A gig is the real moment of truth
- I'm a P-guy
The Pino is a great bass . The Pino is based on a vintage 60's era Fender Precision.
If you went looking for a bass similar to that in specs, you picked the wrong bass.
The MusicMan Caprice is nothing like a Pino , and it wasn't designed or marketed to be . The Caprice is a great bass for people who are looking for a smaller lighter weight body , versatile passive tones, and smaller neck.
You might have liked the Cutlass more than the Caprice .
I agree that the Cutlass is more trad-P like (though in some respects you may have found it redundant). I find it has a bit more growl than a P and w/wider body does not do the neck-dive thing the Caprice does. I don't OWN the Caprice so I can't compare the neck pup but I know they are quite different. Nice to have a multitude of options and you can't beat knowing what feels like home!
Although I respect the Fender heritage and own Fender and Fender type basses, they've never been among my favorite basses to play.
But I've got to admit…the sound of that bass got my attention.
Fortunately for me it costs what it does - so I'm safe. Or at least I am for the time being.
But I've got to admit…the sound of that bass got my attention.
Fortunately for me it costs what it does - so I'm safe. Or at least I am for the time being.
The Cutlass "growl" is what convinced me to buy it instead of an American P. It has the same midrange of a P but with a little of that Musicman growl. Best of both to me.
Thanks for your replies. Yes the Carprice was indeed a little step from a traditional P. But I hoped to find a bass that gave me the alternative growl next to the Pino and some more options. But it wasn't working for for me.
After some gearslutzcreepts for the Caprice I shall give the Cutlass a good amount of investigation time (and try before I buy)... what would you guys recommend for an P-bass with a growl alternative for the Cutlass or the Pino ?
I checked within the Fender P family. I was very satisfied with a 59' P CS. But couldn't get used to the thick neck. I played some other fenders P (AVRI professional and '70-ies P CS) en some oldies but was never that convinced or blown away. I checked a G&L SB2 but have not yet found a used SB1...
interested to hear your opinions.
thx
After some gearslutzcreepts for the Caprice I shall give the Cutlass a good amount of investigation time (and try before I buy)... what would you guys recommend for an P-bass with a growl alternative for the Cutlass or the Pino ?
I checked within the Fender P family. I was very satisfied with a 59' P CS. But couldn't get used to the thick neck. I played some other fenders P (AVRI professional and '70-ies P CS) en some oldies but was never that convinced or blown away. I checked a G&L SB2 but have not yet found a used SB1...
interested to hear your opinions.
thx
Sounds like your Pino has flats and you really just want a Pino (or another Fender P) with rounds. Try a used American standard, or the Cutlass may float your boat too, but I have a feeling it may still be too far away from a real P bass for you. Try rounds on a real P.
I did check rounds on the P's I mentioned in my earlier post. The only bass that for me really worked was the 59 CS
Might get more guidance in a P Bass thread...
I've been considering one of these more or less since they were released, may have to break down and buy one soon.
