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WHY Fender??? WHY?
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Have you considered not buying things that you don't want?Why do we need this?
Fender Player II Jazz Bass Lavender Haze
The Jazz Bass has always been Fender’s more refined low-end machine—sleeker lines, a narrower nut, and an unmistakable mid-century silhouette that feels as modern today as it did in 1960. In our CME Exclusive Lavender Haze finish, that sophistication gets a new sheen: a soft-smoldering amethyst...www.chicagomusicexchange.com
I'd prefer Burgundy Mist Metallic, but frankly anything is better than sunburst, white or black at this point. ANYTHING!!
As the owner of a Fender with matching headstock, I like Fenders policy of using it sparingly. Makes my bass more unique and interesting, he he he!
If every other FSO had a matching headstock, it wouldn't be at all as exciting to see one as it now is.
Me, I dislike plain black headstocks that don't match the body colour. Regardless of that, I cherish my three GSO's (Gibson Shaped Objects) with exactly that...
My $250 Bacchus BJB1RSM are great enough as a jazz bass. I found no reason to own this player II J .Why do we need this?
Fender Player II Jazz Bass Lavender Haze
The Jazz Bass has always been Fender’s more refined low-end machine—sleeker lines, a narrower nut, and an unmistakable mid-century silhouette that feels as modern today as it did in 1960. In our CME Exclusive Lavender Haze finish, that sophistication gets a new sheen: a soft-smoldering amethyst...
Part of me would want to go mint pearl. I also wonder how purple mirror would look on this.
Assuming they aren't sold out by this weekend, I may put an order in.
I heard that it makes the player much more relaxed.
That's because there are are about 1,000,000 old farts still playing Fender basses. LOL
Too funny! I didn't even notice that. It's actually a Ducati White Matte Dingwall Super P.
They already seem to beIf it was sporting a tort pickguard, folks'd be droolin' all over it.
Actually, the purpose of the post was to share the new Fender product I saw in the CME e-mail.Huh. You posted no context whatsoever on what you find objectionable with this bass. What about it seems unnecessary to you? Seriously, backing up what you find wrong about this with a few words to clarify your feelings would be helpful, don't ya think?
Let's see...stacked knobs? Matching headstock? Price? Wait a long-dang minute, IS IT THE COLOR? Oh nelly. This is another post from someone who would NEVER TOUCH a bass who's color wasn't 'manly' enough for them, ok I get it.
These posts pop up from time to time in response to pink, purple, lavender, sparkly, heart-shaped, kitten graphic, etc basses. I assume that's what this is all about, and it's just tired and weak. And comments that "a young lady somewhere may pick up bass because of this" are in the same weak-ass ballpark as the OP's post. It's a color, not an indicator of someone's masculinity, or perceived lack thereof.
Really, it's 2026, let's just end this already. If this is what you're posting about, next time just don't. Do better.
You did get 5+ pages of responses, though, so good on ya, bud.
The "WHY Fender, WHY?" Title was my sense of humor.
Personally, I don't care who choses to play what color bass.
Personally, I find this color hideous.
Personally I find Jazz basses useless.
Personally, it's not about not being manly or being girly (For the record I have owned, shell pink, burgundy mist and back in the 80's neon pink basses).
Personally, people that take $h*t on TB too seriously annoy me.
"Lighten Up Francis" -STRIPES
No. I buy everything, all the time, and will be forced to buy this too....that is why I am angry.
For the love of God....lighten up people.
I was sharing a new product that showed up in my inbox because I thought (Rightfully so) that is would be of interest to some and an abomination to others.
The title of my thread was my sense of humor (Although, for the record, I am in the camp that think this is an abomination).
Maybe because it's nicer than twenty different bursts, ten blue, several black, white, and other typical Fender colors?Why do we need this?
Fender Player II Jazz Bass Lavender Haze
The Jazz Bass has always been Fender’s more refined low-end machine—sleeker lines, a narrower nut, and an unmistakable mid-century silhouette that feels as modern today as it did in 1960. In our CME Exclusive Lavender Haze finish, that sophistication gets a new sheen: a soft-smoldering amethyst...
Nice to see a matching headstock, too.
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I know, I know it's a guitar, but it is sorta close (periwinkle) and has a snazzy pickguard, and I love it very much. So there.
