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Gear Discussion Forums => Fender Basses => Topic started by: ilan on March 24, 2010, 06:05:03 PM

Title: The new basses
Post by: ilan on March 24, 2010, 06:05:03 PM
Since when do they offer these? I have just noticed the new additions.

Sunburst Geddy
(http://www.fender.com/themes/products/images/prod_images/basses/0257702300_md.jpg)

70's appointments in the AmDlx J and P
(http://www.fender.com/themes/products/images/prod_images/basses/0194690775_xl.jpg)
(http://www.fender.com/themes/products/images/prod_images/basses/0194070700_xl.jpg)
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Basshappi on March 24, 2010, 08:01:37 PM
It's a brave new world! :D
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Hornisse on March 24, 2010, 08:33:17 PM
They have so many models now.  I love the 1970's selection when all they had were the Jazz, Precision, Telecaster, Mustang and Musicmaster to choose from.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Dave W on March 24, 2010, 09:38:07 PM
I remember those days too. Now their philosophy is, never stop offering new variations of old models.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: clankenstein on March 25, 2010, 12:07:31 AM
how come you cant get one with a  neck pickup ?ahh i have just realised that is a stupid question because it would have to go where the end of the fret board and the truss rod adjustment are on the precision.might sound pretty good on a jazz though.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: rahock on March 25, 2010, 05:35:21 AM
They have so many models now.  I love the 1970's selection when all they had were the Jazz, Precision, Telecaster, Mustang and Musicmaster to choose from.

In my neck of the woods in the 70s all you ever saw was the Precision and the Jazz with an occasional Telecaster. Mustang guitars were everywhere but not the basses, and Musicasters were pretty much nowhere to be found either.
Rick
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: exiledarchangel on March 26, 2010, 01:42:23 AM
New f****r models = new f****r colors. Boring.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: ilan on March 26, 2010, 06:40:21 AM
I have a feeling that the sunburst Geddy will be a huge success.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Pilgrim on March 26, 2010, 08:40:33 AM
I like that AmDlx with inlays and binding - all it needs is a color-matching headstock!
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Dave W on March 26, 2010, 01:56:36 PM
They have also introduced an "American Special" Tele and Strat which are apparently Highway Ones in hardware and electronics but with gloss finishes. If they sell well, look for bass versions to be added.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: godofthunder on March 27, 2010, 09:05:47 AM
I remember those days too. Now their philosophy is, never stop offering new variations of old models.
I wish Gibson would do this.........................
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: tore00 on March 27, 2010, 02:45:24 PM
well, I like my Fender basses, easy to play, nice necks, but once you have a nice 62 re jazz bass, a Precision, a re 51 precision, a Jap Sonic blue Jazz, I am no longer  interested. I have tried a re 75, a Jaguar, a lot of jazz and precision, but never had a new inspiration. Maybe an old  Telecaster (but I think I will feel not heavy enough),  a vintage Mustang, or a Coronado would be more welcomed.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Pilgrim on March 27, 2010, 03:13:17 PM
well, I like my Fender basses, easy to play, nice necks, but once you have a nice 62 re jazz bass, a Precision, a re 51 precision, a Jap Sonic blue Jazz, I am no longer  interested. I have tried a re 75, a Jaguar, a lot of jazz and precision, but never had a new inspiration. Maybe an old  Telecaster (but I think I will feel not heavy enough),  a vintage Mustang, or a Coronado would be more welcomed.


I know that feeling.  I have a real '63 P and a 2000 MIM Jazz - just added a Bronco, swapped the pickup and added a Mustang-style competition stripe.  I also have a Jay Turser JTB-401, which is a '54 P copy. 

I'm pretty well "Fendered" up.  I could see selling the Turser and picking up one of the earlier slab/Tele-style P basses, but that's about it.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on March 27, 2010, 10:06:42 PM
I'd really like the Jaguar Bass if it had a better neck profile. It's just too fat in the wrong ways, like a bad "C" shape gone to hell. A local store has had a sunburst Geddy for awhile now. It doesn't tempt me, but the used Japanese 62 Reissue Jazz they had for $350 did. It was killer, but I have enough Jazz basses already.
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: rahock on March 28, 2010, 05:19:31 AM
I haven't played all the ReIssues, but I've played quite a few and I've  liked them all. Some more than others, but I like 'em all 8)
I love my 51 RI as much as I do my 70P ;D
Rick
Title: Re: The new basses
Post by: Basshappi on March 28, 2010, 09:38:18 AM
I have mostly Fenders and Fender-style basses and the only other model I want to add to my herd is a '55 SCPB. Since the Squire reissue isn't offered lefty I'll have to do a parts-build and that's okay by me.