Why Fender?

[mellowinman]

Why Fender? Try this informative video:

 

[lfmn16]

I didn’t write the post to be mean or malicious towards Fender, and I didn’t use the search button for this topic because (as surprising as this may seem) I wanted to ask my own question, my own way, I’m funny like that…….

Nothing that hasn't been asked the same way dozens of times. Nothing unique or insightful. Just saying.

 

[bholder]

Why Fender? Try this informative video:

Most Excellent! Who wants to start an all air-horn band?

 

[Eric66]

They feel and sound fantastic. Playing my Precision w/flatwounds is like being in heaven. it's BUTTER, not margarine, The Real Thing, not diet coke, it's eggs with the yoke and full of cholesterol.
Playing my Jazz bass w/roundwounds makes me feel like I'm cheating on my wife it feels so good. My dopamine levels rise, the endorphins kick in, and I leave this planet in a state of ecstasy and bliss.

These feelings only happen when you play Fender instruments, and if your Fender was made in the USA you're really in for the ride of your LIFE! And, if your Fender is vintage OMG!

I don't know why anyone would even consider playing anything other than a Fender with the possible exception of a Rickenbacker. However, the protocol for owning a Rickenbacker is that you must first have a Fender Precision bass AND a Fender Jazz bass. Some people do own Rickenbacker basses without owning Fenders. Unfortunately, they've bypassed the protocol to their own discontent and unhappiness. Those that bypass the protocol are miserable... They think they are happy but they are not, and if you ask them they will not admit it. Although you can look into their eyes and see their sadness.

All other basses simply suck.
Thanks for asking!

Amen brother!
There should be a button 'Like 10x'

 

[MultiScaleMale]

So, there has been a question I have pondered for next to 30 years about the fascination/love/obsession…….with Fender bass Guitars.

If there is anything else you've been pondering for 30 years, try the search function. Usually most things have been covered within the past 30 years.

Everyone should have a Fender P bass. Bring that and whatever other bass you want to a gig and you'll be covered.

 

[Geri O]

The only answer I have and the only one that matters is:

Because I bloody well feel like it (playing Fenders).

Oh, yeah, Music Mans (Men??) and Alembics, too.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

The only answer I have and the only one that matters is:

Because I bloody well feel like it (playing Fenders).

Oh, yeah, Music Mans (Men??) and Alembics, too.

I go with Music Man basses because I never know how to make it plural either. ;-)

 

[Geri O]

I go with Music Man basses because I never know how to make it plural either. ;-)

Works for me! I'll remember that, thanx!

 

[Spirit of Ox]

Speaking of "Jacko" can someone insert the Michael Jackson I'm Just Here for the comments Meme? You know the one where he's eating popcorn. I can't do it on my phone at work.

On topic- Fenders rule!!!!!!

 

[rogerbmiller]

Here we go again!

Seriously. Someone could post the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa and it would get less activity than this post which seems to get posted anew every three days.

 

[George Mann]

And to those of you that continue to espouse that Leo Fender was sole and/or chief designer of the Fender/G&L instrument line are doing a man named George Fullerton a great disservice!

 

[JimmyM]

So, there has been a question I have pondered for next to 30 years about the fascination/love/obsession…….with Fender bass Guitars.

There seems to be (with many) an assertion or assumption that only Fender makes the world’s best bass guitars and/or that you are only considered a pro if you play a Fender.

I realize that there is a “HUGE” Fender following, and that to even ask these questions is to commit heresy. (I think Fenders are great, but not extra-ordinarily special)

I can see all the replies now about how great Jacko, James Jamerson, Geddy Lee and countless others all were due to their Fender bass guitars, but……………the question still stands.

Why Fender?????

Besides the few special editions or artists series’ most “garden variety” Fenders come with: 20 frets – minimal tone & mixing capabilities – average pick-ups –average bridge – average tuners, and non-exotic woods. (I'm not say exotic woods necessarily make a great bass)

Maybe that’s why people love them so much, maybe that’s what makes them so appealing, I don’t know.

I respect Fender as a guitar manufacturer and of course I respect all bass players regardless of what they play.

I’d like to hear back from those of you that have a strong loyalty to Fender, and your reasoning for paying a fair amount of money on a bass line that offers less than what many other bass manufactures offer for the same or even less money.

 

[Short-scale]

Fender is a classic that's kept up with the times.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Fender was, more or less, first. That counts for something.

 

[Atshen]

Fender is a classic that's kept up with the times.

Agreed. How many designs are still pretty much intact after so many years?

 

[inframan]

but is fender the best for metal?

 

[SasquatchDude]

It simply fits my taste and style.

90% of the stuff I play and listen to is 60s and 70s blues/hard rock... 90% of that stuff was recorded on Fenders.

Do you see Wild West gunfight re-enactors shooting 9mm Glocks?

 

[smperry]

We just had a thread on this that got dicey, so I'm closing this one. Sorry to the OP. You might want to do a title search with "Fender."