jd56hawk

Exactly! I won't even grab a bass and plug it in if it doesn't catch my eye. Why should I?

Are the Contemporary Active basses still having issues with the active electronics?

Japan rules when it comes to special G&L basses, Fender, too. Not to mention Bacchus, Atelier Z, etc, etc, etc. Must be exhausting trying to choose just one bass during a Japanese shopping trip.

I've seen quite a few Antigua basses/guitars in real life. Some look grey, some look khaki.

That one looks pretty good as it has a definite gray cast to it. I don't like the brownish ones.

Yes, that's why I said there's really nothing innovative about it.

Yes, exactly, that's why I said nothing really innovative about it.

Meh, actually.

I'm not a fan, but Fender sticks with what they know for a very good reason...thousands upon thousands simply go with what works. Other than that, as already mentioned, every time they try something new and different like the Dimension or the Meteora, they don't exactly sell like hotcakes. You want something innovative and different, buy one of these. Nothing really innovative about it, but that pickguard is accountable for quite a few sales.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Fender+Made+in+Japan+2024+Collection+Hybrid+II+Jazz+Bass&_trksid=p2332490.m4084.l1313 Several available in the UK on Reverb.

I started another thread instead of adding pics here, even though I first became aware of these MIJ basses here. Sorry. That's what happens when posting while half asleep.

Matching headstock puts it over the top. They seem to be all over the place with these basses...some of the ones with maple fretboards have matching headstocks, while most with rosewood have unfinished headstocks, with several exceptions.

I'm betting it looks great in real life, and at least they got the name right with that one.🤔

Some interesting finishes, especially compared to the new Player series line. Here are just a few, they have maybe seven or eight more finishes available. Beryl Red, Aquamarine, Inca Silver, Sunset Orange, Sherwood Green, Azurite Metallic and my favorite, Forest Blue, Fender's most confusing finish name yet!

Had to look it up but you're right. I guess I really have forgotten all about Thunderbirds.

I forgot all about Thunderbirds when I discovered this.

An Acoustisonic bass version of this would be innovative.

Well, he does play more than one bass... https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/green_days_mike_dirnt_explains_why_he_chose_epiphone_over_gibson_for_his_new_bass_they_got_rid_of_all_that_stuff.html ...but right now this one with the full rosewood neck is his favorite

Sorry, can't find a Jazz bass pic.

Some better colors, too...Grey Burst and 3-Tone Sunburst were terrible choices.

I like him just fine. He keeps it nice and simple here. https://youtu.be/2MRdtXWcgIw?si=Cf-_u3c8zqW1wprA I prefer this guy, though.

What's this, the 8th or 9th $1,000 plus MIM and the 5th or 6th Mark Hoppus bass? Someone at Fender must really love him.

Dimarzio Relentless...arched tops to match the fretboard radius and adjustable pole pieces.

As mentioned above, Harley Benton. You can buy a brand new one for that price.

Most Reverend basses are around 8 lbs. Just saw this Thundergun and it's under 8. They're available in the UK.