jeff from new york, ny
oneweak72@hotmail.com
Quality:
I love the bright sound of the vintage pups with the maple neck. It really cuts through the mix and still keeps the classic J bass growl. It sounds great slapped, picked, or with fingers. The one and only downside to me is the vintage bridge. I had to change it out with a bad ass 2 as the band I play with tunes down a bit and the vintage saddles tend to drift a little when they lack sufficient string tension, which can throw off your string spacing and string heights (the movement and vibration can back out the set screws). But thats not a problem with the quality of the instrument, just a personal preference thing.
Features:
My personal favorite part of this bass is the fretboard and the inlays. I am a complete fender nut and own several american basses. Not one has a neck that is as silky smooth as this one. The only addition I would make, and again this is personal preference, would be a better bridge.
Sound:
I love it. I play in a very hard sounding band and this cuts through and blends perfectly. I also play in a blues band and it works just a well. It is a simple, well thought out, and efficient instrument.
Playability and Feel:
Fast and smooth. I am very impressed with this instrument.
Tone:
With the maple fretboard it is very bright and snappy. The pups sound very mid range/growly and both the lows and the highs shine.
Finish:
Every single time I lay eyes on this Bass I fall in love all over again. Its looks and finish are of the best craftsmanship and are flawless.
Action:
The bass was set up beautifully right out of the case. No adjustments were necessary.
Do you own this product?:
yes, and proudly
David M. Lenci from Bernardsville NJ, USA
Subject:
Dreamy Bass. Worth the Wait!
Quality:
This is the finest Fender bass I have ever played. I can't say how durable it is, but it is a lot lighter and seems more delicate than my Precision bass. There is no doubt that it is made from quality woods by skilled craftsmen.
Features:
The only modification I have made is substituting a white pearloid pickguard.
Playability and Feel:
The neck is fast, it is easy to get a great sound on the fingerboard.
Tone:
Versatile. I waited a solid 5 months to receive this one after I ordered it. Fender took their time producing it and it was worth the wait!
Finish:
The natural finish is very elegant. The rosewood fretboard is a beautiful color.
Action:
This bass almost plays itself. Very little pressure needed to make beautiful music.
Do you own this product?:
Yes.