discreet Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) [b]2013 Closet Classic Precision[/b] Fender Custom Shop have revealed the 2013 Closet Classic Precision, part of the Custom Shop Pro Series. [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/basses/precision-bass/2013-closet-classic-precision-bass-pro/"]http://www.fender.com/en-GB/basses/precision-bass/2013-closet-classic-precision-bass-pro/[/url] AFAIC, there's so much wrong with the design of this abomination I just don't know where to start! [color=#ffffff].[/color] Edited January 10, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Well, I didn't think there were any more odd combinations of Fender's 50+ year old bits but it seems I was wrong. Edited January 10, 2013 by Fat Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 That looks like a £90 children's starter bass. Who would pay up for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1357827209' post='1929066'] That looks like a £90 children's starter bass. Who would pay up for that?[/quote] Well, I'd pay £90 for it I suppose, but not much more than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1357827209' post='1929066'] That looks like a £90 children's starter bass. Who would pay up for that? [/quote]I was just looking & thinking - surely that's a kid's bass? Edit: It is isn't it? Surely - (don't call me Shirley) Edited January 10, 2013 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Oh look a Squier bronco..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Where exactly is this closet? And how can I avoid getting too close to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 [i][b][color=#333333][font=open_sansregular, sans-serif]The Custom Shop Pro Series is always experimenting with new concepts ...[/font][/color][/b][/i] [color=#333333][font=open_sansregular, sans-serif]Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!![/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 looks stoopid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Even if it were the best-sounding bass ever made I just wouldn't be able to bring myself to appear with it in public. I've got enough physical deformity to contend with as it is, thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1357827209' post='1929066'] That looks like a £90 children's starter bass. Who would pay up for that? [/quote] My thoughts exactly . It looks like one of the old Squier Bullet basses . Unbelievable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just seems like they've thought of a variation that they haven't done yet. Maybe they'll do a boner version for next 'season'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 16, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Looks like they've actually put a decent bridge on it though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Fender never try anything new, do they? They just stick to the same tried-and-tested designs over and over again, yadda yadda yadda. Damned if they do, damned if they don't. By the way, I think it's truly wretched. It makes me want to sick up a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I think what offends me most is the 51 headstock shape coupled with the 57 pickguard shape. IT'S AGAINST THE LAW! If only they had chosen a 51-shape pickguard then it might have looked halfway decent. In fact a 51-type pickup in the usual place and one at the bridge (with a 51-type control plate with THREE knobs on it) would have been pretty radical and quite impressive - if Fender hadn't completely f*cked-up by using a 57-pg which TOTALLY makes the thing look like a dog's breakfast... Edited January 10, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'd put it back in the closet, lock the door and throw away the key. What were they thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 16, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Even I, a confirmed Precision Worshipper, am not keen on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 As Edward Woodward once said: "[color=#000000]Oh God! Oh Jesus Christ[/color]!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I know it looks sh*te, but it might sound good. Still that doesn't forgive the looks. They've done the mike dirnt backwards basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It would be very interesting to see the figures for how many of these they actually sell over the course of the year . It would be interesting to see who bought them . The 2011 Precision Pro was eye -wateringly beautiful , 2012 was similaly hot . This doesn't even give us something to dream about . I've seen better looking basses in the Argos catalogue . Fact . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 it needs a tremolo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1357832820' post='1929235'] I know it looks sh*te, but it might sound good.[/quote] It might - two 51-type pups at neck and bridge is not too crazy an idea, and is in fact very original, but Fender really have dropped an orb with the overall design of this, imho. I think they must scour the forums to see what's hot - then do the exact opposite. It's the only possible explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1357828669' post='1929118'] I think what offends me most is the 51 headstock shape coupled with the 57 pickguard shape. IT'S AGAINST THE LAW! If only they had chosen a 51-shape pickguard then it might have looked halfway decent. In fact a 51-type pickup in the usual place and one at the bridge (with a 51-type control plate with THREE knobs on it) would have been pretty radical and quite impressive - if Fender hadn't completely f*cked-up by using a 57-pg which TOTALLY makes the thing look like a dog's breakfast... [/quote] Yes I think they would have to change where the knobs were if a 51 style plate were on. In their current position you would probably end up with maybe 1 knob or half a knob under the 51 plate and the other 2 to the left of it. Not to mention the knob shelling out good money for it in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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