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new Fender basses at NAMM
« on: June 24, 2008, 04:37:59 PM »
I guess they're getting a little gloomy since it's a none more black affair.


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Re: new Fender basses at NAMM
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2008, 08:03:36 PM »
I kinda like them, though the body shape looks like it's been kind of squished, almost looks more like an Elrick Jazz Standard than a Fender...

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Re: new Fender basses at NAMM
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2008, 08:49:03 AM »
IMO, the greatest "new" thing to come out in years has been the reissues. Since picking up my 51 RI a few years back, I've become a big fan of the simplistic "less is more" philosophy. I love that old 51.....I think they did it right the first time :)

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Re: new Fender basses at NAMM
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2008, 11:27:24 AM »
I like the body shape. I always thought that a Jazz without a pickguard looks a bit weird, with the thicker lower horn. This is an improvement.
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Re: new Fender basses at NAMM
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2008, 08:00:32 AM »
This week I saw an all black (including headstock) Fender in a shop, with a MM kinda pup at the bridge. I believe it's called Big Block Precision. Not my thing to play onstage, but I like the look and simplicity of it

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Re: new Fender basses at NAMM
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2008, 08:40:23 AM »
This week I saw an all black (including headstock) Fender in a shop, with a MM kinda pup at the bridge. I believe it's called Big Block Precision. Not my thing to play onstage, but I like the look and simplicity of it

That one's been around a year or so. It's actually a twin-jazz bucker with an active preamp.

Thanks, but I prefer my MMs.

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Re: new Fender basses at NAMM
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2008, 11:37:50 AM »
There's also a new 70s J and a line of new amps, which look promising!