Who's never owned a Fender bass?

[RCH]

Have owned 5 basses. No Fender or even one of the many Fender clones. I played a P bass once when I sat in for a few songs with a local band. Hated every aspect of it. I suppose I could try again but why bother? I like what I have. On the other hand, except for my Roland Bass Cube, all of the many amps and cabs I've owned and still use are Fenders.

 

[BadSanta1281]

A couple of Squiers but no "real" Fenders except the fenders on my vehicles.

 

[Iridescentone]

I knew a guy who'd never tasted a vegetable other than french fries, until he crawled out of his mom's basement at age 33. He wasn't proud of it, though.

 

[Eddie LeBlanc]

Never had. Too many others out there, I like more.
Does an early model G&L count? After all Leo was building them at that time.

But I did stay in a Holiday Inn once.

 

[NecroticImbecil]

I owned one for a couple of weeks, as long as it took to sell it. Does that count?

 

[kevindahl]

No. IMHO, they are over priced for the quality you get. Same as for Rics.

I'll put on my bullet proof vest now.

 

[1218bass]

Never owned a fender,havent even played on besides the music shop for a few min

Have. A Warwick,Ibanez Andy an old hagstrom.wouldnt getting one gotta be a reason so many love and play em

 

[gitfiddl]

I've never owned one. and have played plenty. I never quite felt the ultimate need for one.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

J, what pickups/Electronics do you have on that baby? Really nice finish on the body BTW. A real nice looker!

Oh, the electronics are passive. 500k volume pot, no load tone pot, and my Slap Button (mini toggle switch wired to the bridge pickup. Pickup wired to volume with my split.)

 

[roller]

I wish I hadn't. My savings account would look a lot nicer if I had never encountered that brand.

 

[TerribleTim68]

I've never owned a 7ender, or a Squire. Actually, I don't think I've even ever PLAYED a 7ender, or a Squire.

 

[coy garcia]

I never liked them but at some point I was asked to play one so I own a couple.

 

[ThinCrappyTone]

I've always preferred Fender guitars, but I only just recently purchased a Fender bass after never having owned one. I like it.

 

[Killing Floor]

C'mon Moderators!!!

 

[JimB52]

I've always owned a Fender bass. ( At least since 1972.)

 

[stuffedbread]

Is this the place to admit my terrible choices?

 

[Pato Bajo]

Never owned a Fender. I've wanted to on occasion and been close once or twice, but for one reason or another always ended up with something else.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I played for 23 years before I bought a Fender. Now I only own a Fender.

 

[lowbassgroove]

I didn't have a Fender for a period of time. But I got better.

 

[Koshchei]

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?

I've played lots, but I don't like them enough to buy one.