dub_junkie Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Picked up a 2014 deluxe in the limited edition rootbeer finish. I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for these basses - they’re really very good! Going to try and source an H with rosewood fingerboard next. Specific I know but I want it sufficiently different from the one I have on all counts 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Loving that DJ 👍, I’ve looked at those a few times but never got around to getting one , great colour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Looks great in that colour mate. Give me a shout when your are moving it on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmckee Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) I do fancy trying one of these. What’s it like for weight? Edited June 28, 2021 by dmckee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Ooh lovely. That colour is outstanding. What does it sound like? I tried the squier version many years back and seem to remember it was very flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Always surprised this didn’t stay in the Fender range. Good looking versatile bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Always wanted this one, this colour.... Lush 🤤 Edited June 28, 2021 by danbowskill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 11 hours ago, dmckee said: I do fancy trying one of these. What’s it like for weight? Haven’t weighed it but it seems a bang average weight for a bass. Sorry I can’t be more accurate but I can’t envisage any issues with it weight wise playing over extended periods of time 8 hours ago, Fishfacefour said: Ooh lovely. That colour is outstanding. What does it sound like? I tried the squier version many years back and seem to remember it was very flexible. Quite ballsy sounding. I like pos 2 and 4 on the switch the best but the bass sounds good across all five positions without touching the 3EQ. 2 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: Always surprised this didn’t stay in the Fender range. Good looking versatile bass. Thanks. Does seem that no matter how hard Fender try with new models, players only want the Precision and Jazz bass. Then to top it all, Fender get stick for releasing new variants of those just about every year. 1 hour ago, danbowskill said: Always wanted this one, this colour.... Lush 🤤 iirc I think I read/heard that this colour was limited to as few as thirty pieces and most ended up being shipped to Europe. Maybe that’s just a load of tosh but they do seem pretty rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) Great choice. Brilliant colour. Massively under rated are these basses. As has been said I also get why they didn’t sell - wasn't because they’re not good. The asymmetric neck profile is so right: a proper epiphany for me. The quality and parts are great. I’m an 18v active 3 band and dual buckers guy so this is spot on, the coil taps are a nice bonus. The EQ is doubtless not the best on the planet but the range and EQ points are fine. Does it sounds like a ‘Ray? Still no, coz really and properly only 2 band EBMM ‘Rays with parallel alnico pickups really sound like ‘Rays IMHO 😀 Does it sound like a P? Not really, no. Does it sound like a J? Yeah, you can get close enough. Do all of the switch positions produce great sounds that are a bit Fender but their own thing really? Yes! Does the front pup with mid boost reasonably hard into a good comp and then a GK sound utterly perfect to me? Yes! It’s bright: mine’s wearing 1.5 yo round D’addario Nickel XLs and they still sound good to me. Previously I used to change (steel rounds) like every 4th gig. And it’s been well played at home during lockdown of course 😎 My 2014 Deluxe USA HH fiver… 10lbs on the nose, and being treated to a replacement brown tort four ply guard from WD at the end of August! Edited June 29, 2021 by moley6knipe Tort! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 I had the Deluxe 5 HH before getting this. In retrospect I should have kept it as it was a superb player but I had some tough decisions to make with my gear and now it’s gone to another basschatter. I haven’t tried a single H and that’s hopefully my next port of call with these basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Or a passive USA Standard in blue😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Blue is niiiice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 3 hours ago, dub_junkie said: I had the Deluxe 5 HH before getting this. In retrospect I should have kept it as it was a superb player but I had some tough decisions to make with my gear and now it’s gone to another basschatter. I haven’t tried a single H and that’s hopefully my next port of call with these basses. I didn’t realised you’d sold it, I should have asked for 1st refusal Rootbeer finish is very nice. Great basses. The in-between positions are the coolest. I’d love one in ash and maple. Such good value for money used, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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