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Gear Discussion Forums => Fender Basses => Topic started by: Chris P. on January 26, 2022, 03:18:19 AM
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Fender brought out a lot of news today. I know there will be a Fender Meteora bass, with two double J's for around 1200 euros. Haven't got that news in yet, but I saw the pics. Fender also launches a reissue JV series (I kid you not) with Fender logo. No basses yet.
Most for now is Squier and some new colours for the Jackenbacker (Jackson with Rickloos) and for the small Gretsch jr. bass. The pink one is nice!
There are a lot of 40 year ann Squier models. P's and J's with block inlays (P too) and gold hardware and gold anodized guards. Active 4 and 5 string Squier P's and J's with HH or PH and black hardware.
I will soon have an article online with pics.
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It’s been a little weird waiting for NAMM news without a NAMM .
Thank you !
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https://www.debassist.nl/merknieuws/artikel/3-26595/40-jaar-squier
https://www.debassist.nl/merknieuws/artikel/3-26596/nieuwe-kleuren-voor-de-gretsch-junior-jet-bass
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There’s also some things coming from Japan again.
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-jv-modified-series
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https://www.debassist.nl/merknieuws/artikel/3-26595/40-jaar-squier
https://www.debassist.nl/merknieuws/artikel/3-26596/nieuwe-kleuren-voor-de-gretsch-junior-jet-bass
That pink Gretsch seems like an effort to Fenderize a Gretsch. I'd rather see them use their classic colors. But YMMV.
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I’ve heard some good things about those little Gretsches . They’re said to be good players , and dirt cheap . Funny , because I’ve read mixed reviews on their more expensive offerings .
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There is a long Gretsch thread on TB. The 2220 Electromatic Junior Jets have many fans there, including me. They come in five colors (with the new Shell Pink) and are a nice playing short scale bass.
https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/bass/g2220-electromatic-junior-jet-bass-ii-short-scale/2514730580
The earlier single pickup 2202 Junior Jets had a pickup designed (not built) by TV Jones and it's a killer. The finish was only black to grey fade. I have one of those pickups in my Squier Bronco and it has a powerful sound. I don't know what pickup they're using in the Junior Jet series now, but people seem to like them.
Here's a 2202 in its case.
And the 2220 was the base for the Cougar Bass, which my family had customized for me. The gent doing the work swapped the pickups for ThunderTrons and added pickup switching and fader control.
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I like short scales .
And that Cougar looks real good !
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There’s also some things coming from Japan again.
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-jv-modified-series
Yes, I stated that in my first post. No basses yet.
I like the Gretsch, I had a one pickup too! Very nice bass, but other basses got more playing time, so I sold it. I already bought a pink Bronco, so enough for now!
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Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition and Vintage Edition, $599.
(https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/GuitarVertDesktopJpg/10001/0379430502_sqr_ins_frt_1_rr.jpg)(https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/GuitarVertDesktopJpg/10001/0379440505_sqr_ins_frt_1_rr.jpg)(https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/GuitarVertDesktopJpg/10001/0379530507_sqr_ins_frt_1_rr.jpg)(https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/GuitarVertDesktopJpg/10001/0379540549_sqr_ins_frt_1_rr.jpg)
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As far as color, I like the off-white Jazz with the tan pickguard. Not so much for the other combos. Blue with tan really does nothing for me.
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A pic of a Meteora bass was leaked briefly in error.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0343/4368/2183/t/3/assets/fendermet02-1643145771365_500x.jpg?v=1643145778)
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(https://k18.media/news/2022/26595-01262022113118.jpg)
Interesting sunburst on this one. Looks like an amateur hand-rubbed burst.
None of these basses are doing much for me I'm afraid. A cynical trawl of the parts bins of yesteryear.
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I like odd shapes and the Meteora. Dealers got a mail with the Meteora, prices and specs, but press didn't.
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Interesting sunburst on this one. Looks like an amateur hand-rubbed burst.
I love deep dark bursts but this one is ridiculous.
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A pic of a Meteora bass was leaked briefly in error.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0343/4368/2183/t/3/assets/fendermet02-1643145771365_500x.jpg?v=1643145778)
Nice! I'll wait for the reverse Meteora before pulling the trigger.
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Good lord, that Meteora is one ugly bass, and the candy corn color scheme is revolting. Even worse than Gibson's clownburst.
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That's funny, I was going to post the opposite - which shows there are always different reactions to body shape and finish.
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Good lord, that Meteora is one ugly bass, and the candy corn color scheme is revolting. Even worse than Gibson's clownburst.
Point to the spot on the LP where the Boss touched you.
(http://images.45worlds.com/f/ab/bruce-springsteen-the-ties-that-bind-1980-6-ab.jpg)
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Point to the spot on the LP where the Boss touched you.
(http://images.45worlds.com/f/ab/bruce-springsteen-the-ties-that-bind-1980-6-ab.jpg)
LOL!
No Springsteen records in my house, and it has nothing to do with label colors. I've never been a fan.
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He wrote one good song (Born to Run), everything else I can't listen to.
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(https://k18.media/news/2022/26595-01262022113118.jpg)
Interesting sunburst on this one. Looks like an amateur hand-rubbed burst.
They forgot to finish painting it black!
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He wrote one good song (Born to Run), everything else I can't listen to.
Aside from the fact that he can't sing, he's a great musician.
But the same is also true of Bob Dylan, and he hasn't done too badly.
I'd love to be as bad a singer and as successful as either of them.
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(https://k18.media/news/2022/26595-01262022113118.jpg)
Interesting sunburst on this one. Looks like an amateur hand-rubbed burst.
None of these basses are doing much for me I'm afraid. A cynical trawl of the parts bins of yesteryear.
Like the burst pattern on a Gibson Roy Smeck.
(https://images.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Guitars/2016/Roy-Smeck-Stage-Deluxe/RSRSSDN17_MAIN_HERO_01.jpg)
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I like the burst on the Gibson, but not on the Fender.
About the Meteora. It stands out. And it's something different than the umpteenth J or P. I've seen pics in blue and it looks the part!
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I'm willing to bet it's not comfortable to play sitting down, not enough bottom horn there to stop it from slipping off your thigh.
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I'm willing to bet it's not comfortable to play sitting down, not enough bottom horn there to stop it from slipping off your thigh.
I don't see a problem there
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The perfect bass to play the Eagles’ tequila sunrise.
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A little bird told me you might like this...
(https://13376708-689899567947305371.preview.editmysite.com/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/4x-meteora-active-bass_orig.jpeg)
(https://13376708-689899567947305371.preview.editmysite.com/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/meteora-active-bass_orig.jpeg)
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Not bad! I appreciate it when Fender does something a bit different.
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I like the blue one!
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Very nice!
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Ugly in 4 finishes!
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Ugly in 4 finishes!
Story of my life. :rimshot:
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Yup, blue one FTW.
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Yup, blue one FTW.
Blue and I have a mostly unrequited relationship. Always loved some colors of blue and it has led me slightly astray.
When we lived in TX in 1995 I bought a 1985 Chevy short box 1/2 ton pickup that was a really pretty shade of metallic blue. I spotted it on a used car lot July 4th and bought it the next day. To get it out of town took a battery and alternator. Once we got about 10 miles down the road the fuel pump crapped out.
Changing the fuel pump on a hot Chevy small block V8 on a 100 degree day while working by the side of the road in a couple of inches of dust is far from the most fun thing I've done. But I got it done after a bit, then drove it home. Found out the transmission needed a rebuild after that. Oh well..."Some days you get the b'ar, some days the b'ar gets you."
Once I got through all that, it was a good pickup and I loved the color. Some bast**d stole the tailgate off it one night while it was parked in my driveway. I found a GMC tailgate, sanded it and painted it with rattle cans; got a pretty good color match. I added a hasp and padlock inside the bed to keep some other miscreant from stealing that tailgate.
That was the only blue vehicle I've owned. But I like 'em. I doubt I'd have bought that pickup if it wasn't blue.
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Sorry for stealing the tailgate. I didn't know it was you. But it is a nice coffee table now, so thanks!
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Normally I hate silverburst but on this bass I do like it.
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Sorry for stealing the tailgate. I didn't know it was you. But it is a nice coffee table now, so thanks!
:rimshot: