Yet another new Fender Artist Series Signature...

[RussFM]

On 07/10/2024 at 14:51, Jono Bolton said:

The original Japanese Jaguar Bass is the only one I'd be interested in.

 

Don't forget the far better US version! I had a matching Japanese version, but I rarely played it, the neck on this one was much easier to play and I prefer the P pickup.

 

I agree the current variations look like they're missing something though, they don't look right without the chrome. I understand the Squiers need to cut costs (although the Classic Vibe guitars manage it), but the Players could at least have had some pickup switching there if not the full active controls. As a signature model it's fine, especially with the minimal controls, but I'd have specified some chrome blanks to complete the look! I'm sure if Fender brought the MIJ or American versions back they'd sell well.

[Beedster]

Re the Hoppus Bass what are people's thoughts on the PUP being closer to the neck han a classic Precision (looks to be the case on the Jaguar above also), i.e., effects on tone etc?

[uncle psychosis]

On 06/10/2024 at 08:48, PinkMohawk said:

Fair point, they're probably about the same in terms of popularity, though I guess we could argue that, at least Green Day's early stuff was more towards punk than pop punk. But yeah, I'd agree that Mike and Mark have probably shifted more Fender and Squire basses than just about anyone else we'd care to mention. 

 

I would personally argue that Blink are not quite as big as Green Day, but in terms of star power and fame you have to remember that unlike Mike Dirnt, Mark Hoppus is the front man / singer / face of Blink 182.

 

Personally I think the bass looks great but too pricey for my blood. If it was a few hundred cheaper I'd probably get one.