Merton Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sibob said: Purple sparkle is fun enough, but with that fingerboard/inlay combo it's gross! Si I concur. See Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Merton said: I concur. See Much better Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Ouch , my eyes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 16 hours ago, Black Coffee said: Ouch , my eyes ? Just thinking that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I realise that they're not to everyone's taste, but I'd rather he spend his time on making yet more custom instruments than another U2 album. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusco Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 16/11/2017 at 12:46, molan said: I’m not sure that his name sells that many basses. It’s his design choices that people buy into. He takes maybe 15-20 basses on the road when he goes on tour and genuinely uses a lot of them at each gig / TV appearance. Of course he doesn’t really need to use so many but, given that he can easily afford them (and the techs to get them ready at a moment’s notice) then I can’t see it does any harm to anyone. Because his band is such a ‘showcase’ he often chooses bright colours and bold designs to stand out on stage. Manufacturers like this because it gives them a chance to show off some flashier designs. The number of Clayton ‘haters’ are limited to a few players who hang out on forums. Not many of them and with little influence on the general bass buying public. By making some of the signature models as limited editions this increases immediate demand at launch which, in turn, generates much-needed publicity, and subsequent revenue, for what is an increasingly beleaguered industry. I’d think this particular run ought to sell out relatively quickly. It’ll be interesting to see how well they are made and what UK price comes in at. Looks like they’ll be around the same build spec and quality as the current American Vintage models so may be the same price - possibly a bit more because of the higher grade blocks. Of course, the real test is how they sound but even this is going to be pretty subjective. At most ‘everday’ gigs that they are likely to be used at, I doubt any audience member will be able to hear the difference between one of these and a pre CBS vintage model. They might get noticed as looking a bit different from run of the mill sunburst/Black/white/natural though. If the player feels good about him/herself whilst playing and has a good time then that feels like the most important thing I very much doubt anyone is going to see someone with one of these and go “ooh look it’s an Adam Clayton wannabe, bet he can’t play”. . . This. I'd imagine its a commercial and marketing decision rather than simply flogging more bases. I.e. sell a few high end basses yes, but also gets people discussing fender, increasing brand current profile (this thread as an example.. ) and also increases knock on sales of the more modest lines. I know he is not the worlds best bass player but multi millionaire international rock star Mr Clayton does seem commercially pretty sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Oh good, yet more Fender signature models...oh good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) It's funny to think, that the head of Fender Guitars is a Scotsman, called Andy Mooney, from Whitburn, in West Lothian. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-himi-mooney-20161030-story.html It's in safe hands Edited November 17, 2017 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 If BigRedX finds out Fender is now run by ex chairman of Disney Consumer Products he's gonna have a field day! With all the top brass in the world they've hired one sacked two years ago, I don't suppose you get the pick of the crop if you're millions in debt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said: If BigRedX finds out Fender is now run by ex chairman of Disney Consumer Products he's gonna have a field day! With all the top brass in the world they've hired one sacked two years ago, I don't suppose you get the pick of the crop if you're millions in debt? But the good news is he does actually play guitar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Some players seem to change their endorsements more often than their underpants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The purple and glitter is too much for my taste I would definitely prefer his Warwick sig base instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 4 hours ago, karlfer said: Now THAT I like a LOT. Peterbuilt..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jimothey said: This, I SHOULD like (white, black guard, maple...) but for some reason... I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 37 minutes ago, discreet said: Now THAT I like a LOT. Peterbuilt..? Serpently is master. Contemplating getting the Bass Collection chaps to do one for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, karlfer said: Contemplating getting the Bass Collection chaps to do one for me I'd certainly like to see that. I didn't know they did custom work, is that a new thing for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, discreet said: I'd certainly like to see that. I didn't know they did custom work, is that a new thing for them? Yes mistress, well, bespoke. http://www.basscentre.com/bass-collection.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, karlfer said: http://www.basscentre.com/bass-collection.html So the Purple Haze P for you - presumably with a maple neck/board? Their prices seem reasonable, at least for the stuff they have in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 16/11/2017 at 19:57, Merton said: I concur. See So your missus should be working for Fender in the signature bass department!! Her taste is so bad it comes out the other side and is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 17 hours ago, stingrayPete1977 said: With all the top brass in the world they've hired one sacked two years ago, I don't suppose you get the pick of the crop if you're millions in debt? I thought Andy Mooney was super successful at Disney? He was credited with coming up with the idea for the Princess range and then turning it into a 4 billion dollar brand. Also ran the, hugely successful, Disney Retail business. The gossip when he left Disney was that he walked out because the board wouldn’t accept some of his punchier ideas (Disney is a very conservative company). Previously he’d had over 20 very successful years at Nike as both UK CFO and then head of marketing in USA. The job he was fired from was Quicksilver which was in a pretty bad shape when he arrived. Overall his credentials in retail, marketing and financial management are first rate. Seems like an excellent combination for for someone to run a large global music instrument business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 hour ago, discreet said: So the Purple Haze P for you - presumably with a maple neck/board? Their prices seem reasonable, at least for the stuff they have in stock. As the late Rik said. bang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 hour ago, discreet said: So the Purple Haze P for you - presumably with a maple neck/board? Their prices seem reasonable, at least for the stuff they have in stock. That headstock logo, though... yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: That headstock logo, though... yikes! Unfortunately Michael, I feel the same about the Marus wotsit one. Horses, courses etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: That headstock logo, though... yikes! Yes, well... that can easily be addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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