Terry M.

Slower than Fender?

Yeah that's fair 👍

Based on the role of bass and there's no denying Jaco's talent,I'm not sure his style of playing as impressive as it was was what bass needed. Looking at what came before during and after I dare to suggest that James Jamerson's style of playing was more "useful" to bass and popular music in general. As controversial as that may sound. Just to clarify that I'm not a Jaco hater. Jamerson was an influence for Jaco and I can see why.

Amazing enough to become your new avatar? 🤭

Erm...from a Jazz Bass?

The emoji at the end of my sentence is a clue? Anyway it's funk all to you but to some individuals it will matter.

Good man. Now enjoy those 5s 👍

Count yourself lucky if it's "only" 10lbs. The one I mentioned that I tried in Andertons felt like it was at least 11 🤞

Very true about the ATK as I owned two in the past. Completely nailed the Stingray sound to my ears. It's not that Yamaha wouldn't shift any of these units if they were produced but the market isn't exactly short of Stingray-type clones. I guess they must have their reasons why they haven't.

I THINK I can see why this didn't go into production based on the failure of the Fender Dimension to gain traction. Stingray fans will nearly always go for an actual Stingray. What we want our favourite brands to be can nearly always be found elsewhere in my experience 🙂

What do you feel their current line-up could benefit from that would translate to improved sales?

I don't think that it applies to the entire BTB range. Which particularly model are you considering? I played one of the current multi scale models and there was no sharp edge that I remember. If it was there I certainly didn't notice it.

There was. Wasn't great though unfortunately for basses. No sorry that was Portsmouth I'm thinking of.

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Just seen a Fender Mexican Player Plus Jazz V on E-Bay £1.6k or best offer. I nearly spat my tea out!!