Rexel Matador Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 What on earth is going on here? Is it because David Ellefson went toxic and they're trying to shake off the association? https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/reviews/jackson-x-series-concert-bass-cbxnt-dx-iv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 They're owned by Fender and are adopting the Fender design philosophy from the last 20+ years, namely jumble up a load of existing parts and give it a name to pretend it's something new. That Fender are now trying to cash in on Ric aesthetics is a very interesting development. That thing is a very ugly mess, it must be said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) . Edited November 11, 2021 by Doctor J Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 That's an absolute munter. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Another bass equivalent of that time when Homer Simpson was asked to design a car. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, thodrik said: Another bass equivalent of that time when Homer Simpson was asked to design a car. When I think of the effort I put into trying to come up with an aesthetically pleasing design for my builds, I find things like this rather upsetting 😂. And presumably this is someone's full-time job! Edited November 11, 2021 by Rexel Matador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 I genuinely think they had a truckload of Ellefson sig bodies, suddenly realised they're going to sell a hell of a lot less of them now he's no longer in Megadeth, and panicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Genuinely awful. Looks like a rummage in the parts bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 They’ve designed a bass for Stevie Wonder…. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Lozz196 said: They’ve designed a bass for Stevie Wonder…. With a headstock that could take your eye out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 @AndyTravis You want me to buy you one of these beauties ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I’d take one of these over anything PCsGC has to offer any day of the week 😂 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 That is um.. brave … I suppose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Heinous. Although, to be fair to Mr Ellefson, these were already a thing before his webcam antics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Should of called it REFLUX... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 It really is not that bad - I quite like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: It really is not that bad - I quite like it Me too. Also reading the linked review I liked that the hybrid looks are expressive of the hybrid sound of the bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Me too. Also reading the linked review I liked that the hybrid looks are expressive of the hybrid sound of the bass. Exactamundo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Heinous. Although, to be fair to Mr Ellefson, these were already a thing before his webcam antics. Come again lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Edge Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: Genuinely awful. Looks like a rummage in the parts bin. Most guitars have always been screwed together from parts pulled from bins. However all the parts were supposed to be on the same guitar. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 "Fender are using all the right parts, but not necessarily on the right bass." 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 It's not new... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Mmmm. That colour is "Absynthe Frost" Which certainly explains why it gave me a headache similar to that long weekend at uni I don't remember much about.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The review is hilarious. Bold styling?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) I tried them when they first came out. Completely uninspiring, but I can easily imagine someone grabbing a red or green one simply because of the finish, and letting that weigh heavily in their evaluation of feel and tone. Sorry, I think it's a $399 bass with a $699 price tag...but isn't that what it's all about? One more thing, it doesn't look like a Ric! Edited November 12, 2021 by jd56hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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