Mrbigstuff

I can think of 3+2 examples but not many 3+1. Could they potentially be under license? The prototype Z series had 3+1 but IIRC Sire were threatened unless they modified it.

Are you referring to the truss rod bullet? It was a feature on 70s jazz basses and this looks to be a Mexican reissue.

I believe that would come with an Ernie Ball lawsuit

So as my Fender P 60th Anniversary turns 20 this year. I wondered what other manufacturer birthday basses are in existence?

This would be my pick - no affiliation with the seller. Split coil pickups are quieter than single coil which can hum.

Intonation is down to someone just spending time with a screwdriver and a tuner.

It’s one you know very well!

Same as every year; hope that the opportunity comes up to purchase my dream bass. The big hurdle is it’s too nice for the owner to sell 😉

it looks incredible. If I was to go down the luthier build route again, I know rather than dictate the wood top I’d be enquiring with what they have first. Sometimes they have something extra special that can surprise you.

Interesting to see how there are different products worked on together on the production line. I expected them to work in batches in each stage, ie 100 of product A, then 50 of product B. It also interested me that their most premium guitars relied less on human input and more on robotic. As a consumer it’s normally expected those products would be cheaper.

I agree that Fender will be flexible on demand. They probably made a lot more of the RW flea bass compared to even the Jaco artist one. I’m not sure your definition is wholly accurate. Its interesting if you watch the masterbuild custom basses from Warwick, there is a lot of mechanisation used even on one off custom builds! The point of my question was to define what those large quantities are broken down to. @HeadlessBassist probably hit the mark that the more expensive series are made in much lower quantities yet tend to have a good selection of colours.

Thanks Chris, this is a good way of looking at it I think. I guess Fender will make many guitars using the same materials but low numbers in some finishes/ configurations. It’s a shame production numbers aren’t released as some feel a lot rarer than others.

Off topic but I’d hate to think what the new demand in such a wealthy country could do to inflate vintage guitar demand and therefore prices further.

That F10 Dc is an awesome looking bass. Fantastic spec except for the dealbreaker that it is 35” scale length! What a shame. Good to hear they’re tackling weight as well as that’s the only downside to my V5.