JohnDaBass Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/08/15/fender-custom-shop-unveils-california-streetwoods-collection-basses/ Looks like the Guys at Fender's Custom Shop have been trolling our very own @Andyjr1515 and @Jimothey. Clearly our Lads are trend setters. 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Nice idea but those prices suggest they've all been inhaling a bit too much Himalayan cedar. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Not really for me I don't think but they certainly look like nice things to have. I'm not normally an inlays guy but the ones on the rosewood board look pretty good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 4 hours ago, miles'tone said: Nice idea but those prices suggest they've all been inhaling a bit too much Himalayan cedar. That’s the good shizzle maaaaan 💨 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 'Streetwoods' I get the idea, but really ? I suppose this means I've got a personal reserve of Tottenham Shedwoods at the end of my garden. Get in ! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) The CS prices are so insane I just think they are a bunch of Waxxkers tbh. Ive had a 7 Fenders. One was a 1970 CS Closet Classic which wasn't great. Street price at the time £2500 in 2012. Same spec now around £6000. The highlight Fender for me was an MIJ 1975 non export Jazz, utterly awesome bass. got it for £600. Now you can order one for around £1500. I would never buy a USA Fender. Japan are way better, more exciting models better made consistency wise.. How long can you milk a legacy.? Edited August 17, 2023 by bubinga5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 This urban wood seems to be a bit of a thing for US makers. Taylor are making a thing of it for their acoustics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 3 hours ago, bubinga5 said: The CS prices are so insane I just think they are a bunch of Waxxkers tbh. Ive had a 7 Fenders. One was a 1970 CS Closet Classic which wasn't great. Street price at the time £2500 in 2012. Same spec now around £6000. The highlight Fender for me was an MIJ 1975 non export Jazz, utterly awesome bass. got it for £600. Now you can order one for around £1500. I would never buy a USA Fender. Japan are way better, more exciting models better made consistency wise.. How long can you milk a legacy.? Couldn't agree more re Fender Japan. I've had several over the years and every one of them has been excellent. Superb build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycloud Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 12 hours ago, ahpook said: 'Streetwoods' Considering what's found on the streets in many Californian cities, I'll pass. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 It's a bit of a gamble, for sure, getting the good stuff. When it comes to... ehhh... mint Streetwood, you've got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?” I hear they're good for punk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Doctor J said: It's a bit of a gamble, for sure, getting the good stuff. When it comes to... ehhh... mint Streetwood, you've got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?” I hear they're good for punk. If you know your limitations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Steve Browning said: Couldn't agree more re Fender Japan. I've had several over the years and every one of them has been excellent. Superb build quality. I didn't even know there were different models coming out of Japan until now and now I am desperately coveting a California Blue Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass. Isn't the point of a custom shop that you get something made to your spec and pay accordingly? How is a master-screwer-together-of-parts selecting a body and neck from a pile of bodies and necks 10 grand's worth of different to what happens in the Mexico factory? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Couldn't they have done something a bit more interesting than using the same tired old shapes? Boring basses made with slightly interesting wood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, tauzero said: Couldn't they have done something a bit more interesting than using the same tired old shapes? Boring basses made with slightly interesting wood. It does say 'Fender' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 "The California Streetwoods Roasted Ash & Elm P-Bass and the California Streetwoods Himalayan Cedar P-Bass are each one-of-a-kind creations. They have prices of $9,200 and $11,900, respectively." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaFR Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Whilst I applaud the use of upcycled wood, that I could literally buy two custom builds from many other luthiers for that kind of money, and have basses that don't look like a rehash of the same tired old 1950s shapes means these are just being put out there to take money off of gullible Fender addicts. I get it, Fender are legends, if it wasn't for Leo we probably wouldn't have the world of basses as we know it today, but things have moved on a long way whilst Fender appear to have pretty much stood still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 The Beedster Custom Shop Streetwood body £11,800 reduction on Fender price 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 I like the Beedster Custom Shop body very much indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Would Dowlais scaffold boards equate to Callifornia Streetwood roasted pine ??🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 11 hours ago, JohnDaBass said: Would Dowlais scaffold boards equate to Callifornia Streetwood roasted pine ??🤣 Surely would - as does Merthyr MFI chipboard, right?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) "Timbers hand selected from Basschat's expertly-curated personal reserve of tonewoods: WoodBeGood - Reuse Timber, Reuse Tone" Edited August 19, 2023 by ahpook 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Fender CS TheGreek Custom build Do you think that I should sue them? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Fender CS TheGreek Custom build Do you think that I should sue them? Yours looks much better! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Fender are not a business now but a brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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