After a few very long days, it arrived. I was uncertain about this bass because reviews are very polarized, but I knew I wanted a Fender. I know I absolutely love my J from the same series-- the neck on the Elites are the smoothest playing necks to me. I thought the Cayenne was gorgeous. Also, after playing a few EBMM, I was curious about the double bucks. So, I took the plunge.
The look did not disappoint. The variety of tones that I have coaxed out of it in the few hours I have played are also varied and wonderful. Sustain... for days! The B is wicked good too. At practice last night, I think our lead guitarist was a little thrown by how well it cut through the mix. The bass goes from very bright modern tones to wonderfully thumpy country and roots vibes.
I know many Fender purists really want the J or P look and I had a few reservations about that too-- no more. Looks really cool and I like the lines. It balanced well on the strap last night. It is heavy, like the J, and that is what I wanted. I have played Ibanez, that were much lighter, but they had little tone and less sustain by comparison. This one is very resonant just acoustically. It is still early, but I am definitely smitten. I somehow doubt it will pull ahead of my J as my number 1, but I am pretty sure it will come along side and get equal time. If you are leaning, go ahead and take the plunge, I believe you will be happy you did.
The look did not disappoint. The variety of tones that I have coaxed out of it in the few hours I have played are also varied and wonderful. Sustain... for days! The B is wicked good too. At practice last night, I think our lead guitarist was a little thrown by how well it cut through the mix. The bass goes from very bright modern tones to wonderfully thumpy country and roots vibes.
I know many Fender purists really want the J or P look and I had a few reservations about that too-- no more. Looks really cool and I like the lines. It balanced well on the strap last night. It is heavy, like the J, and that is what I wanted. I have played Ibanez, that were much lighter, but they had little tone and less sustain by comparison. This one is very resonant just acoustically. It is still early, but I am definitely smitten. I somehow doubt it will pull ahead of my J as my number 1, but I am pretty sure it will come along side and get equal time. If you are leaning, go ahead and take the plunge, I believe you will be happy you did.
