Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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 What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? 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. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? 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.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 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 What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? The only modification I have made is substituting a white pearloid pickguard. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 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 How did the stain or paint job look? The natural finish is very elegant. The rosewood fretboard is a beautiful color.