Oddball Fenders.

[powellmacaque]

So, just out of curiosity, I'd like to see how many people on TB have Fenders that aren't "typical" Fenders. I'm not talking mods, I'm talking completely "different" models.

Allowed: Performers, Coronados, Fender VI, Stu Hamm's Urge, Aerodynes, etc.
Not Allowed: Jazz, Precision, Jaguar.

As far as PJ basses go, make your best judgement. If it's just a P with a J slapped in it (or vise versa), then I probably don't wanna see it. But if it's kinda like Duff's PJ, go for it!

 

[TeamTrejo]

The Precision Lyte Deluxe and Lyte aren't your typical Fenders

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[powellmacaque]

Yes! That's exactly the type of thing I'm talking about. Are those yours?

 

[Tommygunn]

I'm buying a JBS fretless (Duff played a fretted JBS)


I'll pull up pics later

 

[powellmacaque]

Nice. I'm hoping there are some TBers out there holding out on their Performers and Coronados. Lately I've been really GASing for 80s gear, and I was never into the 80s scene much at all.

 

[ciudadmarron]

Here's my Jazz Bass Special.

Had no idea when I bought it and strung it with rotos that this was a GNR "signature" bass... don't know how I feel about that now

 

[DERECOLA]

The Precision Lyte Deluxe and Lyte aren't your typical Fenders

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My lord that is ugly wall paper...

 

[Rat Blitz]

I've got a couple odd balls (along with the standards)
Cowpoke and Katana


Fender Sting MIJ 2002
Fender P-special Deluxe Series MIM 2001 (Much better than the active version in my humble opinion and almost as good as any MIJ)
Fender Squier Katana MIJ 1985
Fender Jazz MIJ 1993
Fender Precision Special MIJ Aerodyne 2008
Fender Precision Special MIM (Cowpoke) 1995

 

[gjbassist]

Unfortunately I don't have it any longer but I used to have a Fender Prophecy 1 bass. Great bass! They were only made for a few years back in the early 90's.
Here is a similar one but mine was not this color:

 

[TheBasicBassist]

Never seen a Katana before!
Really sweet collection, btw, Rat Blitz.
LOVIN' that '93 Jazz, though, not gonna lie.

 

[Jeff Roller]

I've never heard of a Katana. The headstock looks like a Fender Performer, I assume the Katana came out in the same time period, mid 80's?

edit: answered my own question by reading the description. I wanted a Performer so bad back in the day, but no money then.

I've got a couple odd balls (along with the standards)
Cowpoke and Katana


Fender Sting MIJ 2002
Fender P-special Deluxe Series MIM 2001 (Much better than the active version in my humble opinion and almost as good as any MIJ)
Fender Squier Katana MIJ 1985
Fender Jazz MIJ 1993
Fender Precision Special MIJ Aerodyne 2008
Fender Precision Special MIM (Cowpoke) 1995

 

[5StringBlues]

Roscoe Beck 5 String


This one is not mine but mine is exactly like it.

 

[powellmacaque]

How do those buckers sound? Are they EBMM sounding, or completely different?

 

[FL Knifemaker]

I'm really diggin the Katana!!

I had an MB-5 that was an awesome bass. I just couldn't get along with the tight string spacing

 

[Aspidites]

How do those buckers sound? Are they EBMM sounding, or completely different?

COMPLETELY different.

 

[Tommygunn]

COMPLETELY different.

+1

Massive awesomeness in those RB pups

 

[powellmacaque]

Yeah, I always wrote off the Roscoe as Fender's response to the 'ray. I guess one quick Youtube search proved me wrong.

Thanks for the GAS.

 

[Aspidites]

Yeah, I always wrote off the Roscoe as Fender's response to the 'ray. I guess one quick Youtube search proved me wrong.

Thanks for the GAS.

Far superior to the Ray IMO but don't forget that Leo also originated the Ray's as well as G&L.

 

[powellmacaque]

Far superior to the Ray IMO but don't forget that Leo also originated the Ray's as well as G&L.

Right. I'll have to give one a shot some time, same with all the other oddball Fenders that I'm now discovering.

 

[-Kramer-]

Here is my MIJ A/E P-Bass