Who's never owned a Fender bass?

[Slade N]

The recent post about brands that you've not held or played made me realize that I've not owned a Fender bass which is a bit surprising as they are so common and I would think most players do or would have. Ive played a small amount but not that many actually. This isnt hating on Fender btw.

So, who has not owned a Fender bass?

 

[Zooberwerx]

I have never owned a Fender bass.

Riis

 

[AHaze]

Do you consider a Squier to be a low end Fender or a separate brand? I've owned 2 Squier basses but never made the climb up the price ladder.

 

[godofthunder59]

I started playing in '71, I don't think I bought my first 7ender until 2009. I am pretty much a Gibson Thunderbird player. Btw Slade N I am a big Slade, Jim Lea fan!

 

[JRA]

a bit surprising as they are so common

they also happen to be 'a bit average' unless you're lucky. and new ones are overpriced, of course.

I've owned 2 Squier basses but never made the climb up the price ladder.

if you like the squiers you have: why bother?

lots of TBers have both, and some compare the squiers as: "as good" or "better." IME: almost anyone can build a better 'fender' than fender. also: some fender fans are folks who genuinely like the brand and/or the axes they can pick from the offerings. but some fender fans are folks who'd follow the crowd just to be a part of that crowd.

per the OP: i voted "yes." i've owned them, played them, loved them --- having them taught me how i might get better 'fenders' by building them myself, from their own parts (or cloned parts). if you're ambivalent about the fender brand = you should at least try some...the experience could change your life, or your perspective, or both! but one 'win' is better than no wins.

 

[ejaggers]

According to the reigning King Of R&B, and confirmed by the worldly philosophers, owning a Fender is a prerogative not a privilege.....057912

 

[EchoEcho]

I've never owned one and don't intend to when there are much better value basses around that tick the right boxes. I think they're too expensive for what they are.

 

[Bass V]

opening the case of my '65 was life-altering, the Fullerton aroma is still a massive rush
I'd suggest anyone never experiencing such a thing merely buy a vintage case and enjoy!

 

[Guinness20]

Never owned a Fender, only ever owned 3 basses. I nearly bought a American Deluxe Jazz when I was buying my first 'nice' bass but ended up with a Stingray 4HH, I definitely made the right choice.

I have got serious GAS for an all-black deluxe Duff McKagan signature PJ though! Think that will be my next bass if I don't get a better 5 string.

 

[707GK]

I own 1 Fender, in 20 years of playing, and I just got it about a year ago. Maybe I got lucky but it's a really nice bass. It fits in nicely with my FGN and EBMM, in terms of build quality and tone.

 

[TheReceder]

I would amend the question to "has anyone owned three or more basses and not owned a fender. I can see a lot of people that owned 1 bass and it not being a fender... 2-3 it's possible... but once you get around 5... that I assume would be a rarity. Me I'm A bit of an oddball... I've usually got between 15-20 basses and never owned a fretted P-bass.

 

[Kukulkan61]

If you don't own a Fender here's what I say " pobrecitos"

 

[Jazz Ad]

Never owned a Fender.
It could happen but very few models seduce me.
I could see myself with an Urge, a Katana or a Performer for example.

 

[lug]

Gypsies, tramps, and thieves....I heard it from the people of the town.

 

[bpc]

I would amend the question to "has anyone owned three or more basses and not owned a fender. I can see a lot of people that owned 1 bass and it not being a fender... 2-3 it's possible... but once you get around 5... no way... that I assume would be a rarity. Me I'm A bit of an oddball... I've usually got between 15-20 basses and never owned a fretted P-bass.

I own 30+ basses. None of them are Fender. Some are Fender copies, most are not. I have no feelings about Fender as a brand at all, either way. They are just too expensive for what they are. I have played them in shops. If a lefty Aerodyne turned up at the right price I'd have it. There isn't anything else Fender that appeals

 

[who]

I would amend the question to "has anyone owned three or more basses and not owned a fender. I can see a lot of people that owned 1 bass and it not being a fender... 2-3 it's possible... but once you get around 5... no way... that I assume would be a rarity. Me I'm A bit of an oddball... I've usually got between 15-20 basses and never owned a fretted P-bass.

Of the eight basses I've owned, none of them have been a Fender. I have owned a Leo Fender designed bass, but it was a G&L. On another note, I've never owned a bass with a pickguard.

 

[Volker Kirstein]

I have 2 Squiers; a Mini P and a Bronco. They're both wonderful.

But you're asking about Fenders.

I won't even look at Fenders that I can afford. Mainly because in my price range, they're most likely either gonna be fake, or trash.

 

[Tosh]

I have never owned a Fender Bass.

Don't shoot me, I'm just a piano player, but I really like my Peavey Unity basses.

 

[TheReceder]

Of the eight basses I've owned, none of them have been a Fender. I have owned a Leo Fender designed bass, but it was a G&L. On another note, I've never owned a bass with a pickguard.

To be honest, the last basses I bought were an EMBB 4h and an L2000. Odds are pretty good that if I'd owned the same basses back in 1975, I probably would have a lot fewer basses today. It's amazing how Leo was able to evolve the bass.

 

[Joybass]

Squier is the closest I came. Only one time did I spend the amount of money Fender asks for a Mexican made bass, and it bought me a Yamaha BB1025X. Do I regret that? No.