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New Fender Boxer 2020
- Thread starter Lammchop93
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This thread really shows that no matter what they do, Fender is gonna be taking the pi$$.
A lot of intolerance in this thread. I just don’t get it.
A lot of intolerance in this thread. I just don’t get it.
it's a good reissue. solid and well made.This thread really shows that no matter what they do, Fender is gonna be taking the pi$$.
A lot of intolerance in this thread. I just don’t get it.
Well yeah, that’s kinda my point. Tbh it isn’t really my cuppa but so what? It’s another solid option for Fender fans who don’t want their Fender to be yet another ‘63 P or ‘75 J-inspired reissue. Not that I don’t love these much beloved platforms as much as many others do. I’m trying to get a MIJ Traditional 60’s P as we speak.
There’s just so much whiny nitpicking in this thread, it’s ridiculous. If one doesn’t like it, just move on and stop trying to dump on things, jeez!
Were some of the folks in this thread completely unaware that many if not most current MIJ Fender bodies are made from basswood? It’s nicknamed “Asian Alder” for a reason you know.
I used to have a hate on for basswood too after one of my first basses was such bodied and as some have said, needed pretty much every hole in it fixed while I had it.
But to be realistic about it. It was an entry level item that I put a ton of hours on. I also wore the nut out on it in 2 years. I also never knew at the time that not all basswood (or any other wood species for that matter) are created equally either with really good and really bad grades and everything in between. Good grade of wood stuff holds together better than lesser grade of wood stuff of the same species. It’s as simple as that really.
That all being said, I really hope the Traditional 60’s P comes through for me, basswood be darned!
Well yeah, that’s kinda my point. Tbh it isn’t really my cuppa but so what? It’s another solid option for Fender fans who don’t want their Fender to be yet another ‘63 P or ‘75 J-inspired reissue. Not that I don’t love these much beloved platforms as much as many others do. I’m trying to get a MIJ Traditional 60’s P as we speak.
There’s just so much whiny nitpicking in this thread, it’s ridiculous. If one doesn’t like it, just move on and stop trying to dump on things, jeez!
Were some of the folks in this thread completely unaware that many if not most current MIJ Fender bodies are made from basswood? It’s nicknamed “Asian Alder” for a reason you know.
I used to have a hate on for basswood too after one of my first basses was such bodied and as some have said, needed pretty much every hole in it fixed while I had it.
But to be realistic about it. It was an entry level item that I put a ton of hours on. I also wore the nut out on it in 2 years. I also never knew at the time that not all basswood (or any other wood species for that matter) are created equally either with really good and really bad grades and everything in between. Good grade of wood stuff holds together better than lesser grade of wood stuff of the same species. It’s as simple as that really.
That all being said, I really hope the Traditional 60’s P comes through for me, basswood be darned!
I have no inherent problem with basswood. Sometimes when a basswood instrument isn't well made, or the grade of wood is really poor, it doesn't hold hardware well. But if you humidify and take care of your instruments, basswood is perfectly stable and find. I prefer alder only because it's harder and holds on to screws nice and tight. It's also why I don't prefer pine. But these are minor things. I'm not precious about the type of wood. I'm just precious about how it looks. I need DARK rosewood
You just gotta love that dark rosewood. You gotta draw a line in the sand somewhere eh?I have no inherent problem with basswood. Sometimes when a basswood instrument isn't well made, or the grade of wood is really poor, it doesn't hold hardware well. But if you humidify and take care of your instruments, basswood is perfectly stable and find. I prefer alder only because it's harder and holds on to screws nice and tight. It's also why I don't prefer pine. But these are minor things. I'm not precious about the type of wood. I'm just precious about how it looks. I need DARK rosewood
If they made a version with 30” necks they could call them—wait for it—Boxer Shorts!
Agreed but the original was also basswood.... seems they’re sticking to the original recipe.
Quadzilla
Supporting Member
I really think more players would like flatter radii if the tried it. I prefer 16” - flat fingerboards.
yeah but this one is a 12 with jumbos. that's very flat and modern for a fender style. I'm totally lovin the 12.
Quadzilla
Supporting Member
Here we go again, when it’s not the reverse P, it’s the radius. So hard to make everyone happy here 
I would love to try out one of the original Boxer JB-555's, especially the all-black model, but I've never had the good fortune to see one in-the-flesh. It's so very "Eighties", yet it's a design that can still work in just about any later decade.
Fender-Japan 1984 Product Brochure
As for the specs of this newer model, I'm a little surprised they're flipping the fretboard radius 180° from curvy to flat, but that seems to be a shift Fender has been slowly introducing into their product lines (eg: Fender Deluxe Jazz, Squier Contemporary Jazz). I can't help but wonder if this trend will eventually become their go-to neck spec in the not-so-distant future.
Fender-Japan 1984 Product Brochure
As for the specs of this newer model, I'm a little surprised they're flipping the fretboard radius 180° from curvy to flat, but that seems to be a shift Fender has been slowly introducing into their product lines (eg: Fender Deluxe Jazz, Squier Contemporary Jazz). I can't help but wonder if this trend will eventually become their go-to neck spec in the not-so-distant future.
The Boxer is a precision body. Therefore, "Precision Bass Special" would be more correct. The original and current "Jazz Bass Special" is a Jazz body. Fender traditionally assigns the primary name according to the body shape. The pickup or preamp configurations and neck width have rarely been a factor. Although, I can't say I care for the name "Boxer" but that little detail wouldn't stop me from buying one. Regardless of the Fender name, most will simply just call it a P/J anyway.
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