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Thanks. Cool stuff. The first one with the 3 slanted pickups looks killer. Is that one real or someone's Photoshop dream?

Good point. I like this guy (except for the claw gimmick) but I don't understand his business model. How can he have so many basses? Has he won the lottery? Does he have a shop? I can see that he has a reverb shop but without any listings. Does EBMM (and/or other companies) pay him? I also want to have so many basses 😁

Any idea why they call it "Boxer"? The headstock says "Jazz Bass Special". Why not call it just that? A PJ with a P body, without a pickguard and with a J neck = Jazz Bass Special. Simples.

Now we are talking. Flamed maple top and binding. Definitely more like an anniversary model. Would like that one in red, of course 😎

Saw both the red and green ones on GG's website. Here is a link to the red one: https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/210105365546025--fender-boxer-series-pj-bass-torino-red-rosewood-fingerboard What I don't get is that it says "The Boxer Precision Bass" in the text but "Jazz Bass Special" on the headstock. The nut width is 1.5'' (like a Jazz) but the body looks like a P. And why "Boxer"? Confusing 🥴 BTW, isn't that the one Duff McKagan used and that his sig bass is modelled on (in white and black and not red, of course)?

Yes, for the 70th anniversary I also expected them to release something that looks more like a 51 (but with some modern elements). Well, maybe that will be released later in the year. The two new basses officially celebrate Fender's 75th anniversary. However, the P bass is also turning 70, so they may release (a) model(s) to celebrate that too. Maybe later in the year. I think last year's 60th anniversary Jazz basses (MIA and MIM) also got released in July or August. So, let's see.

GG also lists them now: https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/fender/fsr-and-limited-editions/?Ordering=2&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Fenders+Released!&utm_campaign=EMAIL_FENDER_2021_01_12 I agree, I also expected something better for the 70th/75th anniversary. Both look a bit meh. Maybe there will be more? Will check out Fenders virtual booth at the virtual Winter Namm next week.

Ok, the finish of the green one is called "Absinth Frost", well, that explains a lot 😉

Did some googling, looking for the 70th anniversary P bass and found two Fender 75th anniversary P basses on the CME website. The first one is the "Fender 75th Anniversary Commemorative Precision Bass 2-Color Bourbon Burst" and the second one the "Fender 75th Anniversary Precision Bass Diamond Anniversary". Looking at the prices, I guess the first one is MIA and the second one MIM. You can find the specs here: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/products/fender-75th-anniversary-commemorative-precision-bass-1158098 https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/products/fender-75th-anniversary-precision-bass-diamond-anniversary-1158094

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Jibba Jabba? Hmm. Of course, JIBBA JABBA!!!! 😀

IC. TBH, "CBXNT DX IV" is a fitting name for such a [censored] bass 😁 What were they smoking?

That's confusing. This one is also called Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP (IV instead of V) but looks totally different from the ghoulish green and red ones. How come? Could they not come up with different names? Did not even bother? Oh dear.

Please don't show us any photos, I am already feeling sick 😉

I totally dink it. Can you dink it? BTW, Melissa is 6th in SBL's "The 8 Greatest Women of ROCK Bass". So, show some respect 🙂 Check her out from 04:54 onwards.

This is really bad, beyond bad, actually. Spectra? They should have called it Spectre. That's what it reminds me of, a green spectre. It will definitely give me nightmares. Thank you, @AndyTravis

A belated Happy New Year to all Spector fans! Looks like the low end lobster got his claw on the brand new NS Pulse. Judging from his reactions; however, he does not seem to be overly impressed by it (especially when you compare it to his reactions in some other videos, e.g., the one in which he is checking out the EBMM Cutlass).

Good points. As I said, I have no idea what the marketing people had in mind. Maybe they just thought it sounds good or maybe they were Cher or Journey fans 😉

No idea what the NAMM marketing masterminds had in mind. What do you think they mean by it?

I really want this one, preferably as a HH model 😍

Sorry, could not resist 😎

As we know, there is no "real" Winter NAMM this year, due to obvious reasons. However, there will be an event called "NAMM - Believe in Music Week" and it'll run from Jan 18-22. It will feature livestreams, entertainment, live music. training and teaching sessions, product presentations, a marketplace and attendee-to-attendee chats. Registration is for free. I have registered and I am looking forward to the event (esp. new product info). Here are some more details: NAMM - Believe in Music Week NAMM - Believe in Music Week Schedule Attendee Calendar - Believe in Music Week | NAMM.org

Interesting documentary about New Model Army that popped up in my YouTube feed. Justin comes across as a cool dude. Worth checking out.

I think you only need to pay VAT (and handling fee) for purchases from Thomann. No import duty.

Ok, here is, in no particular order, my "Top 10", well, kind of 😉 Gigaton - Not the best PJ album but still pretty decent Perdida - Not the best STP album but still pretty decent: Virus - Not the best Haken album but still pretty decent. Cyr - Not the best SP album but still pretty decent. Whoosh! - Not the best Deep Purple album but still pretty decent. Ghosts V and VI - Not the best NIN albums but still pretty decent. Obsidian -Not the best Paradise Lost album but still pretty decent. Omens - Not the best Elder album but still pretty decent. City Burials - Not the best Katatonia album but still pretty decent. Well, you are getting the gist now 😎