One of the reasons I dislike Fender, the company…yeah, I'm about as serious as a Vegas wedding.

jd56hawk

jd56hawk

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They'll do this from time to time, but seldom with their basses under $1,000!
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twinjet said:
Allow me to tempt you...
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Seriously, though…saw the bass at Sam Ash and noticed it had flatwounds so I decided to take it for a spin. Sounded great but I was having a bit of trouble getting a clean sound out of the E string when playing up and down the neck.
Didn't even notice it was fretless until I unplugged it and hung it back up!
By the way, it was beautiful.
 
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Lots of companies don't even offer sub-$1K basses. Of the ones that do, many don't offer matching heads.

If you'll kindly refer me to the many companies that offer you lots of matching head options under $1K I'll gladly refrain from asking the obvious question as to why this issue is specific to Fender (in your mind).
 
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mdogs said:
Absolutely, Fender should ALWAYS spend more money to give us more features, but NEVER pass along those costs in the price of an instruments!!!!
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Yeah, those few extra dollars would certainly mean their demise.
Especially since they could easily charge $25 to $50 more and no one eould complain.

Please, does anyone actually think this post is 100% serious?
 
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two fingers said:
Lots of companies don't even offer sub-$1K basses. Of the ones that do, many don't offer matching heads.

If you'll kindly refer me to the many companies that offer you lots of matching head options under $1K I'll gladly refrain from asking the obvious question as to why this issue is specific to Fender (in your mind).
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How incredibly disappointing. :(
Musicians must be the cheapest consumers out there. Nobody blinks about a t.v. that costs 1k and might last 6yrs or an $800.00 phone that's obsolete in 3.
A $1200.00 bass will last at least 3 generations if it's even half-way looked after. Sure, they're simple devices but if you fancy playing bass you'll need one.
Compared to fishing, motorcycles, skiing or mtn. bikes playing bass is CHEAP. Real cheap.
You really, really want a Fender with a painted headstock? Pony up I guess or try your cheap luck at Alibaba......
Happy Holidays all....:)
 
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Roland GR 88 said:
How incredibly disappointing. :(
Musicians must be the cheapest consumers out there. Nobody blinks about a t.v. that costs 1k and might last 6yrs or an $800.00 phone that's obsolete in 3.
A $1200.00 bass will last at least 3 generations if it's even half-way looked after. Sure, they're simple devices but if you fancy playing bass you'll need one.
Compared to fishing, motorcycles, skiing or mtn. bikes playing bass is CHEAP. Real cheap.
You really, really want a Fender with a painted headstock? Pony up I guess or try your cheap luck at Alibaba......
Happy Holidays all....:)
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