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What's the best MIJ Fender copy bass and why is it Fernandes from the 90's?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Netherlord, Sep 25, 2018.

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  1. Sep 25, 2018 #1
    Netherlord

    Netherlord

    Oct 16, 2014
    I just love MIJ lawsuit bass.

    As an Asian with small-ass hands, regular Fender precision basses' necks are kinda too thick for me to play comfortably and fortunately, Japanese people built some quality p-bass copies with necks designed for people with small hands.

    And a few days ago, I was strolling around a music store in my town and I was feeling pretty down from the fact that there are too few p-basses in where I live. People only look for and sell jazz bass, but that ain't my thing. But lo and behold, I got a glimpse of that split-pickup and went straight into the store to test it.

    It was almost perfect. The tone was bright and the sound it gave out was "precisely" what I was looking for. After testing it, I searched on the internet to see how people reacted to this bass and they were mostly positive.

    So what is your opinion about Fernandes P-bass copy from the 90's? Is it one of the best MIJ p-bass copies or is there something better than this?
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  2. Sep 25, 2018 #2
    Gunga Din

    Gunga Din

    Jun 22, 2018
    Greco were pretty good, too. Some of their gear, build wise, wasn't far off the originals.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2018 #3
    Gee Man

    Gee Man

    Nov 2, 2016
    W. MA.
    They are indeed nicely made instruments. I have a PJ Fernandes from the same era and do not see letting it go anytime soon.

    rock on.
     
  4. Sep 25, 2018 #4
    grrg63

    grrg63

    Dec 14, 2005
    Pittsburgh
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  5. Sep 28, 2018 #5
    MrSidecar

    MrSidecar

    Apr 9, 2008
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    I know one ESP 400 Precision that is amazing- and Tokai built fantastic Jazz copies "Jazz Sound" in the late 70s, early 80s. I don't know anything about today's Tokais, so please enlighten...

    Best
    Sidecar
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2018 #6
    neo 7

    neo 7 The bass player doesn't get a sandwich

    Aug 22, 2011
    Erie, PA
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    Early 80's Fender-shaped Fernandes.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2018 #7
    scuzzy

    scuzzy

    Feb 15, 2006
    Troy, MO
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  8. Sep 29, 2018 #8
    A-Step-Towards

    A-Step-Towards

    Nov 16, 2009
    Los Angeles California
    To me i think Ibanez roadstars or blazers are the best fender copy per value. Grecos or I had A Yamaha pulsar and Tokai that were great but go for much more then Roadstars, clean ones can be had for $400-500 but I’ve bought a few beater ones for $200 and are as nice as any Japan copy and on par and sometimes better then the MIJ fenders, sometimes better Woods and hardware just IMO.
     
  9. Sep 29, 2018 #9
    saabfender

    saabfender Inactive

    Jan 10, 2018
    Indianapolis
    Another vote for Ibanez' Fender copies of that era.