Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) I'm not GAS'ing for one, but I was pretty chuffed to see the new Journeyman / Postmodern Precison/Jazz hybrid basses recently added to the 2015 Custom Shop models. At the start of the year I was disappointed that there weren't any NOS or modern-ish models added, but this one fits the bill nicely. Luckily for me and my wallet I prefer wide P necks and have no complaints about my Lull (only because im now used to that damn headstock). But I thought there may be some interest from fellow BC'ers... http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/custom-shop/basses/precision-bass/postmodern-nos-bass-rosewood-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst/ Edited April 9, 2015 by Chiliwailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Precision body with a Jazz neck..? So the worst of both worlds, then. That Olympic White version looks a bit grey to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428580148' post='2742586'] Precision body with a Jazz neck..? So the worst of both worlds, then. That Olympic White version looks a bit grey to me... [/quote] Haha, all it needs then is block inlays....(runs for cover). Yeah, that white is not looking too well is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Erm...it's a good-looking enough bass, I guess (though I agree about the white!), but I'm at a loss for what qualifies it as "Postmodern." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1428580644' post='2742602'] I'm at a loss for what qualifies it as "Postmodern." [/quote] It means it's a bad idea brought to market by coke-fuelled assholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1428580644' post='2742602'] Erm...it's a good-looking enough bass, I guess (though I agree about the white!), but I'm at a loss for what qualifies it as "Postmodern." [/quote] Yeah, i had to look that one up. I wouldn guess it's something about it being a classic design yet updated and a departure from modernism - which could be a reference to the amount of Relics out there?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Excellent work, chaps. Now at least, if I buy one, I will have a good explanation if my mother asks about the name: [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428580904' post='2742608'] Yeah, i had to look that one up. I wouldn guess it's something about it being a classic design yet updated and a departure from modernism - which could be a reference to the amount of Relics out there?!! [/quote] ...and the explanation I will give if any of my friends ask about the name: [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428580693' post='2742604'] It means it's a bad idea brought to market by coke-fuelled assholes. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 What does 'New Old Stock' really mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428581251' post='2742615'] What does 'New Old Stock' really mean ? [/quote] A term used in various industries for something that is genuinely old, made years ago, but never been used so in perfect condition. Now refer to Discreets earlier post as they are not, at all, NOS in reality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428581251' post='2742615'] What does 'New Old Stock' really mean ? [/quote] It means original old stock in as-new condition that was never sold or even unpacked. Not applicable in this case, I feel. Edit: D'oh, beaten to it. Edited April 9, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428581412' post='2742621'] A term used in various industries for something that is genuinely old, made years ago, but never been used so in perfect condition. Now refer to Discreets earlier post as they are not, at all, NOS in reality... [/quote] Aha! Maybe this is the clue. Because the sort of people who talk about stuff being "postmodern" are the same sort of people who like to do everything "ironically." So perhaps the irony is that these basses aren't actually NOS after all. (Except this would be a correct use of the term "irony," whilst the aforementioned t***pots tend to completely misunderstand the term when they use it. Ironically enough.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Where's the new stuff? All I can see is a bunch of J and P basses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1428581892' post='2742637'] Where's the new stuff? All I can see is a bunch of J and P basses... [/quote] If it ain't broke, don't fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1428581892' post='2742637'] Where's the new stuff? All I can see is a bunch of J and P basses... [/quote] Oh you....😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428581412' post='2742621'] A term used in various industries for something that is genuinely old, made years ago, but never been used so in perfect condition. Now refer to Discreets earlier post as they are not, at all, NOS in reality... [/quote][quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428581474' post='2742625'] It means original old stock in as-new condition that was never sold or even unpacked. Not applicable in this case, I feel. Edit: D'oh, beaten to it. [/quote] So it's just the paintwork will have the [i]appearance[/i] of New Old Stock. Not like Fender to repackage the same old basses with some sentimental marketing hyperbole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428582188' post='2742649'] Not like Fender to repackage the same old basses with some sentimental marketing hyperbole. [/quote] Haha I think that's pretty much what they've been doing since 1965. Edited April 9, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nothing there of interest for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Fender are just coming out with daft stuff these days. I'm sick of waiting for a decent PJ with blocks, so I've ordered a custom build from Maruszczyk for MIM money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Agree, blocks are severely lacking on Fenders at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428596713' post='2742879'] so I've ordered a custom build from Maruszczyk for MIM money. [/quote] They make some seriously nice looking basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Is this Basschat or Bassbitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428599996' post='2742915'] Is this Basschat or Bassbitch? [/quote] Sorry, you're right. The Journeyman P is a winner, and I'm sure it'll be worth every penny of its £2500-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428600164' post='2742918'] Sorry, you're right. The Journeyman P is a winner, and I'm sure it'll be worth every penny of its £2500-ish. [/quote] Bassbitch it is then. Confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428600214' post='2742919'] Bassbitch it is then. Confirmed. [/quote] Damned if I do, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428600329' post='2742922'] Damned if I do, etc. [/quote] Ok, so if it's hesding in that direction, how about a Fenderbitch section? I'll start it off with 'there hasn't been a real Fender since Jan 1965 so we've all been duped, discuss....' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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