basskit_case Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 [quote name='Mister RLP' timestamp='1454666747' post='2971770'] I like it too. I shouldn't but I do. Mrs RLP doesn't. She doesn't like the shape of any bass. [/quote] :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 The guitar looks great but the bass... it's a Bass V with a Tele headstock and a P-Pickup. Just not right. The pup looks out of place. Why do Fender do amazing looking sig guitars but when it comes to bass they remain the same as stock ones or go f-uglier (like this one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Agree with most here. The guitar is lush, the bass...not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Love the guitar, bass makes me feel a bit ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Fair play to Fender for trying something a bit different, but you've got to get the proportions right and IMO something that slim also has to be sleek - to me it looks weird, stretched out or something, like an awkward gangly youth on a growth spurt but not all of their body got the memo. Edited February 8, 2016 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I saw one of these recently in GAK and completely forgot that I'd seen one here first. Anyways, sorry for reviving this post but did anyone buy one or try one out? I didn't have time but just keep thinking about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Got to wonder, given the chance of a signature bass, the guy could have had a double P pickup setup, could have had a bass with 3 pickups, maybe a J/P/J config, Series/Parallel switching, active eq etc, theres a whole lot of possibilities............................................................ And he decided to not only stick with the most common pickup configuration but to make the bass as ugly as sin too, nothing against P bass configurations but if I was to have a signature P bass it would have double or maybe even triple P pickups, something interesting anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1487781038' post='3242839'] Got to wonder, given the chance of a signature bass, the guy could have had a double P pickup setup, could have had a bass with 3 pickups, maybe a J/P/J config, Series/Parallel switching, active eq etc, theres a whole lot of possibilities............................................................ And he decided to not only stick with the most common pickup configuration but to make the bass as ugly as sin too, nothing against P bass configurations but if I was to have a signature P bass it would have double or maybe even triple P pickups, something interesting anyway [/quote] I see where you are coming from but reading the blurb about the bass he mentions him and his brother have always loved the weird shaped fenders (I'm surprised they didnt go for a fender performer http://proguitarshop.com/andyscorner/the-fenders-youve-never-heard-of) From what I can see he wanted a different shaped fender with a precision type sound that has a mid scale neck. Personally its a style I'm quite drawn to- I think it should have a jazz pup at the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The Cribs have always been into weird old Fenders, including offsets and student models. It's part of their sound and look I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Stu-khag' timestamp='1487842710' post='3243372'] I see where you are coming from but reading the blurb about the bass he mentions him and his brother have always loved the weird shaped fenders... ....From what I can see he wanted a different shaped fender with a precision type sound that has a mid scale neck. Personally its a style I'm quite drawn to- I think it should have a jazz pup at the bridge. [/quote] I just spotted one of these basses on ebay, and hadn't seen one, or heard anything about them... So, Just bumping this thread, as someone asked whether any BC'ers had bought one? I'm quite interested in medium scale basses atm. I've got one, which I dabble with, and find it quite a comfortable scale Whilst it's not the most attractive Fender bass, I agree that they're trying something a bit different. After all, plenty of people call Fenders "boring" or "run of the mill" and accuse them of not being adventurous enough with design! - so hats off to them for trying something unusual. Also, it looks very similar in terms of neck finish, to the Squier Classic Vibe series. If it's made in the same factory as the CV's and the Matt Freeman sig - then I'm sure it'll be great quality! I quite like the colour, and I quite like the shape & design personally, though I agree I'd probably want to see the pickup in a different position, and it probably would look better with two pickups - perhaps a P/J, or maybe a P and MM type pickup? Anyhow, I'm also wondering whether any BC'ers have one of these? I'd just like to hear the thoughts of someone who plays one Edited March 17, 2017 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 wow I thought it laughable when Adam Clayton got a sig bass, but now the truth is obvious. You can pay Fender to make a sig bass for you, if the price....is right. A fugly bass for an unknown bassist, should sell millions of these lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruiner Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1489977765' post='3261220'] wow I thought it laughable when Adam Clayton got a sig bass, but now the truth is obvious. You can pay Fender to make a sig bass for you, if the price....is right. A fugly bass for an unknown bassist, should sell millions of these lol [/quote] I agree with the criteria suggested by your post. Signature instruments should definitely only be given to moderately known musicians who display a higher than average amount of technical proficiency and are prepared to pay for it. Not personally a fan of this model though or the Bass V the shape is based on. Edited March 23, 2017 by Ruiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Aww FFS! I know Fender get a lot of sh*t for not doing different designs and then they do this. Fender just keep punting out P and J basses. Terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 all this hate ! I'm more drawn to to it than ever. Still yet to meet someone who has tried one. will pop over to offset forum to see what they say! I reckon its got potential to be of value in a few years time considering no one seems to have played one and from what I gather are discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Oh my goodness, is it the same shape at the back too? It's awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 There's one in the shop around the corner from me. It's not dissimilar in shape to the Fender 5 bass (James Jamerson had one so that's alright!). The Cribs are a great band and the Jarman brothers write and record some really good songs and put on awesome shows. They do a huge amount the promo and band admin themselves and are very approachable, decent, down to earth guys. I can't think of anyone more worthy of a sig bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 [quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1490377242' post='3264772'] The Cribs are a great band and the Jarman brothers write and record some really good songs and put on awesome shows. They do a huge amount the promo and band admin themselves and are very approachable, decent, down to earth guys. I can't think of anyone more worthy of a sig bass. [/quote] Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Just bit the bullet and ordered one. I wanted a short / medium scale P Bass to use with flats and this fits the bill. I quite like the look of it and love the colour. A Fender Custom Shop pickup, a Kiogon wiring kit and a good setup should do the trick. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1493140819' post='3286002'] Just bit the bullet and ordered one. I wanted a short / medium scale P Bass to use with flats and this fits the bill. I quite like the look of it and love the colour. A Fender Custom Shop pickup, a Kiogon wiring kit and a good setup should do the trick. Watch this space. [/quote] What do you think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Not here yet. I'll pick it up from the shop next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) OK... So I finally found some time to go and pick up the bass form the shop. And... I only have good things to report First impression taking it out of the box is that the Ocean Turquoise finish is stunning. All the guys in the shop were impressed with it too. The white pearloid pickguard looks great too and adds to the overall premium look of this bass. Picking it up and inspecting it closely, the fit and finish are up there with the best Fender stuff. I have to say... All the Crafted in China Fender or Squier stuff I've seen has been quite impressive in that department. I used to own one of the now discontinued Modern Player Coronado II basses and that was the best put together Fender I've owned, including all sorts of US and Japanese. I'll put it this way: If it didn't have Squier written on the headstock you happily believe this is a bass worth at least three times more. It looks that good. The design reminds me of something out of the Jetsons, which I think it's pretty cool. It won't be to everyone's taste though, granted. The setup right out of the box was really good too. The Fender nickel rounds that come with it are not to my taste, still... The bass could have easily been taken straight to a gig tonight. Looks like QC is doing their job properly, or I got really lucky... Or both Now the most important part: The sound! I wasn't expecting much from the stock pickups and electrics, but I have to say... Yet again these Crafted in China instruments impress me here. The bass sounds just like a good P Bass should. It reminds me somehow of how my '77 P sounds. And that means real good! If you have any restrictions about the mysterious 'hardwood' they used for the body, you can forget about it. The bass is really resonant, has the right weight to it and sounds even better plugged in. I still might replace the pickups with the Fender pickups I normally put in all my basses more out of OCD than anything else. This is a gig worthy instrument on a professional level. For real! If anyone out there is looking for a slightly shorter scale perfect sounding P Bass with a great neck (and quirky looks)... Just go for it. It's a steal! Edited May 4, 2017 by eddiehoffmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 And here it is in all its glorious weirdness [attachment=244691:File 05-05-2017, 16 18 54.jpeg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Sorry to bump an old post, but how does the scale work on this? As I understand, the scale length is the distance from nut to the 12th fret doubled, so does that mean that the neck is shorter than a normal P or J Bass? I ask because I saw a picture of one online next to a 51-style P Bass (34" scale), and the Jarman was much bigger, but I suppose that was down to body size. Pic halfway down this page: [url="https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104568&start=15"]https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104568&start=15[/url] Edited July 7, 2017 by Jono Bolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Saw this bass in the flesh last Saturday. Definitely marmite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 [quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1499439240' post='3331591'] Sorry to bump an old post, but how does the scale work on this? As I understand, the scale length is the distance from nut to the 12th fret doubled, so does that mean that the neck is shorter than a normal P or J Bass? I ask because I saw a picture of one online next to a 51-style P Bass (34" scale), and the Jarman was much bigger, but I suppose that was down to body size. Pic halfway down this page: [url="https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104568&start=15"]https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104568&start=15[/url] [/quote] That's right. It's a 32" scale but the "bum" makes it longer than my P Bass for example. If your gig bag or case fits a P Bass or a Jazz exactly, the Jarman won't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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