The new basses

[ilan]

Since when do they offer these? I have just noticed the new additions.

Sunburst Geddy


70's appointments in the AmDlx J and P

[Basshappi]

It's a brave new world!

[Hornisse]

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.

[Dave W]

I remember those days too. Now their philosophy is, never stop offering new variations of old models.

[clankenstein]

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.

[rahock]

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

[exiledarchangel]

New f****r models = new f****r colors. Boring.

[ilan]

I have a feeling that the sunburst Geddy will be a huge success.

[Pilgrim]

I like that AmDlx with inlays and binding - all it needs is a color-matching headstock!

[Dave W]

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.

[godofthunder]

I remember those days too. Now their philosophy is, never stop offering new variations of old models.

I wish Gibson would do this.........................

[tore00]

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.

[Pilgrim]

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.

[Psycho Bass Guy]

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.

[rahock]

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
I love my 51 RI as much as I do my 70P
Rick