the newer issues supposedly have a slimmer profile, we'll see what that translates to...
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The Explorer Bass Club
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seems they have shaved the necks as the nut width is narrower yet keeping some breadth nearer the neck join so they didn't have to retool the body, string spacing is still wide which is slightly awkward but ignorable, and the neck profile is a skinny D. keepin' it.
the T-Bird has a totem emblem on the pickguard, Gibson was remiss in not giving their Explorer something equally cool, what's a great design that would symbolize the '50s / '80s and a new era?
Just wanted to pop in and say thanks to everyone in this thread, as I read through it extensively before pushing the "buy" button on my new (to me) bass:
Only had it since this morning, but so far I absolutely love it. Been playing a Solar A2.4 and an Ibanez SR300 alternately, but the Solar wears out my shoulder after 2-3 hours of band practice and the Ibanez just isn't at the same level. So far, this BXB75 hits the sweet spot.
I was a little concerned since my others have active pups with preamps, and this doesn't, but it didn't take much to dial in a very similar tone and get rolling.
Only had it since this morning, but so far I absolutely love it. Been playing a Solar A2.4 and an Ibanez SR300 alternately, but the Solar wears out my shoulder after 2-3 hours of band practice and the Ibanez just isn't at the same level. So far, this BXB75 hits the sweet spot.
I was a little concerned since my others have active pups with preamps, and this doesn't, but it didn't take much to dial in a very similar tone and get rolling.
After getting the BXB-75 (above), I stumbled onto deals I couldn’t refuse on an Ibanez Destroyer and a BXB-55.
The Destroyer (DT500?) was really neck-heavy and not much fun to play, so it was resold. My understanding is the Epiphones are very similar, but I defer to someone who has owned both… reselling it led to buying the second Fernandes.
The BXB-55 is sweet, however, to adjust the truss rod you have to remove the neck. Pretty dumb design, and not one shared by the BXB-75. Once I got it setup to my liking, it’s been a killer backup bass.
Overall, for my tastes at least, the Fernandes is the way to go.
This was delivered a few days ago. 2021 Dean Z Fluence. Fishman Fluence pups and electronics, two band stacked treble bass knob, with three position pup switch and three position voicings. NOS
Sellers pix. My pix to follow.
If numbers are still being handed out I would appreciate receiving one.
Sellers pix. My pix to follow.
If numbers are still being handed out I would appreciate receiving one.
Forgot the details:
2021 Dean Z Select Bass Fluence - Black Satin
Specifications
Item ID: Z SEL BASS FL BKS
Model Name: Z Select Bass Fluence Black Satin
Dexterity: Right Handed
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Type: Z
Top Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Flat Top
Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
Scale Length: 34" (863mm)
Construction: Set Thru Neck
Neck Shape: C
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Inlays: Pearloid Offset Diamond
# of Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
Nut Width: 1 5/8" (41mm)
Tuners: Grover 18:1
Knobs: Dome Black
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge: High-Mass Bass Bridge
Pickup (Neck): Fishman Fluence Bass
Pickup (Bridge): Fishman Fluence Bass
Binding: None
Finish: Black Satin
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Controls: Vol/ 3 way Toggle (for neck pup - for both pups - for bridge pup)/ Stacked Tone/ 3 way mini toggle (for pup voicings)
Got me a body made from Doodcraft guitars. This thing is awesome. Necks a legator, turner multi coil pickups, and lustihand preamp.
