Not sure we can say it was simply an 'experiment.' The whole manufacturing method and use of materials etc. were drawn out with the intention of mass production and repeatability (i.e. selling).
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The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!
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Not sure we can say it was simply an 'experiment.' The whole manufacturing method and use of materials etc. were drawn out with the intention of mass production and repeatability (i.e. selling).
Everything is an experiment, in that we always, eventually, seem to improve. Fender was a venture that worked, but the idea was taken and moved up a notch, hence we ended up with Fender Japan... And yes, Music Man, G&L...
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Also, as the company that has made the electric bass the longest and the most produced per year ever since 1951 - odds are they won't all be 'great'. It's build into any 'mass-produced' product.
Why do you say that? That's not the intent or direction of any convo here...OMG I must have wandered into Bash Fender Fest...
My bad.
I can see how they could get that impression, but I also agree that was not the intent.
The Fender, MM, & G&L basses are fine in their own right and clearly have their fans.
Also, it would be factually fair to say that if one supposes they each have similar tolerance levels baked into their QC for mass production, the one that produces the most basses and has produced the most basses historically would end up with the most duds.
That isn't a knock, it is just facts.
The Fender, MM, & G&L basses are fine in their own right and clearly have their fans.
Also, it would be factually fair to say that if one supposes they each have similar tolerance levels baked into their QC for mass production, the one that produces the most basses and has produced the most basses historically would end up with the most duds.
That isn't a knock, it is just facts.
Warmoth Body, Freestone neck, True Custom 54P pickup, Fender bridge, Fender tuners and Ken Smith Burner strings. I am amazed at the tones I can conjure from such a simple set-up.
Warmoth Body, Warmoth neck, SD QP Pickups, Hipshot bridge and Tuners (I think) strung with DR Hi-Beams (may change to Chrome Flats but the Hi-Beams sound so good)
Sterling Ray34 (stock)-Sounds so good with TI Jazz Rounds
Vintage VJ-74 Re-issue...TI Jazz Flats. Plays and sounds great. Wilkinson components throughout.
Ibanez SR300-not my favorite. Neck is too thin and makes my hands feel crowded. Will probably give it away to someone looking for a good, serviceable bass to get started.
The one that got me hooked. LTD B50 FM. Got it basically for free. Plays well, neck is okay, but it is another one I may give away to someone that wants to play bass but does not have the funds to get started. I also have amps that will go with the give-away basses..an Ampeg BA108 and a GK Backline 115. All serviceable with no problems.
Warmoth Body, Warmoth neck, SD QP Pickups, Hipshot bridge and Tuners (I think) strung with DR Hi-Beams (may change to Chrome Flats but the Hi-Beams sound so good)
Sterling Ray34 (stock)-Sounds so good with TI Jazz Rounds
Vintage VJ-74 Re-issue...TI Jazz Flats. Plays and sounds great. Wilkinson components throughout.
Ibanez SR300-not my favorite. Neck is too thin and makes my hands feel crowded. Will probably give it away to someone looking for a good, serviceable bass to get started.
The one that got me hooked. LTD B50 FM. Got it basically for free. Plays well, neck is okay, but it is another one I may give away to someone that wants to play bass but does not have the funds to get started. I also have amps that will go with the give-away basses..an Ampeg BA108 and a GK Backline 115. All serviceable with no problems.
One, it's just a different color depending on what angle you're looking fromI'm trying to figure out how many sparkle finish Basses you have?
Seven, but always need more.I'm trying to figure out how many sparkle finish Basses you have?
Warmoth Body, Warmoth neck, SD QP Pickups, Hipshot bridge and Tuners (I think) strung with DR Hi-Beams (may change to Chrome Flats but the Hi-Beams sound so good)
I love this one!
Thank you. It is about 15 years old and sounds awesome. Just a really good P/J
Agreed. It's a stunningly beautiful bass.
I should figure out how to take better pictures, but for now here's my 3.
1x 1986 MiJ Squier Precision
1x 2021 MiM Fender Jazz
1x 2022 Ibanez SRMS805
1x 1986 MiJ Squier Precision
1x 2021 MiM Fender Jazz
1x 2022 Ibanez SRMS805
And don't worry, normally they're on a stand 
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The pickups are Stonewall T-Bird replacements.
Not the hottest of output, but that's what the volume on the amp is for.
They're very clear, and have a tonal profile I'm happy with.
The pickups are Stonewall T-Bird replacements.
Not the hottest of output, but that's what the volume on the amp is for.
They're very clear, and have a tonal profile I'm happy with.
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