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Respect the work. Interesting to see how different the profile of the American necks are compared to the Mexicans. It’s like the Americans have a beer belly 😂

Looks lovely. Big fan of the blue. Congrats.

I got lucky picking up a USA SUB for ~£600 a few years ago, so my measure of value is slightly unusual, but this insane money.

I had a 70’s Columbus Jazz Bass in my younger years - my uncle picked it up for next to nothing, needed all new electronics but it turned into a bit of a machine! Coincidentally my cousin recently bought one and fixed it up - he cleaned it up nicely

Love that. The Ocean Turquoise is a limited run I think, you’ve got yourself a keeper! I reckon you’ll enjoy the “heft” you’ll get in your tone compared to your Jazz basses.

I had a Fender Deluxe P/J with an 18v preamp - believe the equivalent models these days (Player Plus) still do as well.

A bit of both I’d say. Inflation being passed through into the price because a “new” range can bear an increase more readily than an existing product already on the shelf. That aside, there is a genuine step in quality between the Player series and the ranges above (Player Plus/Vintera/Mexican Signature models) whether it’s worth the price is personal, but they are definitely more premium instruments.

The Bass VI and Tele Bass are something else. Esp the Surf Green. Thankfully I dabbled with a Squier Bass VI and sold it years ago because I’m not imaginative to get the best out it.

Seems like sticking with it is the way to go, I’m deadly curious to see what’s under the pickguard though.

Been a while

Been a while but…

One in, one out (thems the rules in this house) Fender Roadworn Mike Dirnt sig in, Fender Deluxe Active P/J out.

These look nice. My daughter (3) has been at me to get her a pink guitar…👀

The finish on that Stingray! Amazing! Congrats.

A recent collab (nothing to do with the John Lewis ad): And a less recent but probably more interesting bass cover:

I’ve had a bass (years ago), a guitar (a month ago) and a few other odd bits (mics, pedals etc) from Thomann and never had an issue.

I’ve had mixed results with high mass bridges in the past (BAII and Fender) and generally prefer a BBOT. I feel like I get more physical response from the strings and a brighter sound - all subjective, but all aligned with my personal preference. One exception is the Fender HiMass on my Mike Dirnt signature which doesn’t have the same “dullness”.

The options are the same as the US site which has had the Mod Shop for years - it’s super basic when it comes to basses. Shame really as the concept of making customisation accessible without paying Custom Shop £ is genius.

Been a while

Agree with all of the above, that would bug the sh*t out of me.

A recent convert…