jd56hawk

That's what I was hoping to find out after typing "Antigua etymology" in the search box. 🤔

Had a chance to buy one back in 2015, more gold than green, but waited too long and someone else jumped on it. I really like the Coronado.

https://fatbottomguitars.co.uk/blogs/news/the-accidental-birth-how-the-fender-antigua-was-born

Canadian price. I'm guessing it's even worse in Australia.

Call me crazy but I only buy basses I actually like. 🤔 (Yes, even the ones I've bought without trying out first.)

I never bought into that "Every bassist needs a P bass" bs. Some of the best bassists in the world aren't Precision players...I'm sure I don't have to make a list...and I don't have one in my current bass lineup. Do I need any of these? No, but they're what I 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦, not what I was told to choose.

Ricky Phillips plays an active Imola that Italia designed for him.

One of the many fine Reverend basses.

Thank you. Italia makes some very interesting basses.

...with this one. Italia Imola Rehearsal yesterday. First time I've played this one in six months. Sounded like heaven. My buddy said something like "Wow, that thing sounds great!" (Yeah, the same guy who said "Why didn't you get a Fender?" when I first showed him a pic.) 🤔

Sharing the builder's name will not deter those who have had good experiences, but it might help potential buyers from getting screwed.

Sure, plenty of people think they're ugly, but I can't remember how many times I've heard people say looks are the least important thing when considering a new bass. Other than that, I usually won't even pick up a bass and plug it in for a trial run if it doesn't catch my eye, and when it comes to Musicman basses, I think the Bongo is their best design. Of course, there are some basses do find ugly.

Are you talking about a used Squier CV Jazz bass? If so, go for it. The Crafted In China CVs were among the best Squiers made. Nothing intrinsically wrong with the Vintera, but it's nothing special.

Sad news if they actually go out of business. I wouldn't trade this for a brand new USA-made Fender Precision 𝘢𝘯𝘥 Jazz bass.