Members Captain Fathead Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Fenders. Or anything Leo Fender came up with. I like my G&L. I like my P. I had a musicman once. I liked it. At guitar center, I tried a gibson t-bird, a warwick, and a peavey cirrus. I didn't really dig any of 'em. Leo's stuff just feels so good. And sounds so good. and blar-blar-blar-blar. I don't understand. I just can't seem to get into basses that he didn't design. Even Laklands. I tried a 4-94 and a joe osbourne (skyline). WTF? I loved the osbourne. Is something wrong with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members takeout Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Don't overthink it. Like what you want to like. I keep trying other things, and keep coming back to Fenders. They fit me like a glove, I know their kinks, they sound like what I want to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain Fathead Posted January 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Don't overthink it. Like what you want to like. I keep trying other things, and keep coming back to Fenders. They fit me like a glove, I know their kinks, they sound like what I want to hear. I'm not going to give them up. ever It'd just be nice if something else could hold my fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Some of us love them, some of us hate them, and that's ok. That's why there are so many different bass manufacturers, and designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members takeout Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 It'd just be nice if something else could hold my fancy.Why? You already know what you like. This will save you money in the long run, and save you the frustration of trying to find "the one". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scampi Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 it's been said before but bears repeating...it's truly amazing how many things Leo got right personally I believe if it aint broke don't fix it - my favorite instruments over time have grown beyond just the fender brand, but the fenders I own always sound and feel like an old familiar part of me when I play them - my first instruments were fenders, and even now they feel like they were made for me I have two domestic G&L's and two of the imports as well, and though they're different than a fender, they have that same feel good feeling, just in a lil bit different way - I gotta hand it to Leo, he was a rare talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I prefer Leo's designs for ensemble playing. However, I prefer contemporary designs for solo stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I feel that other folks do Leo's stuff better. Well, the Fender stuff anyway; can't say the same about the Stingray and G&L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 I too love Fenders! We need a Fender players club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 I feel that other folks do Leo's stuff better. Well, the Fender stuff anyway; can't say the same about the Stingray and G&L. i think it was leo himself that said that G&L were the finest instruments he has ever designed. for me it's sound>playability>looks>what other people think, but i sure do like the looks of those musicman basses and G&L basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 Play what you like. I've got three right now--- '87 MIA '62 reissue, '79 Franken-P/J, and a '90s MIJ Acoustic/Electric fretless P-bass. They're all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 i think it was leo himself that said that G&L were the finest instruments he has ever designed. for me it's sound>playability>looks>what other people think, but i sure do like the looks of those musicman basses and G&L basses. I preferred the Ray, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mahatma Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 I've been most successful as a bass player with a P-bass years ago and a J-bass recently. Over the years I have tried several different brands and styles and I must say that i have a desire for a RIC bass, but that is because I am partial to rick 6 bangers. One of my earliest 6 string electrics was a Telecaster and I wish I had that one back. You can't get much more 'Leo' than a Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 i love the jazz neck and that chunky p tone:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 HUGE Fender fan here!!! - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Assumer Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 I love the G&L stuff best. The body and headstock just look right to me and I love the way they sound. (JB-2 at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 The ONLY Fender style bass I've ever played that I would like to own is Bpocall's pink Warmoth jazz. Man, that is a beast! Then again, it's components smoke anything Fender has ever produced, and it's construction is top of the line. Personally, not counting tone or style preference, Fenders represent stagnation to me. I see them, and can only think that their popularity is only holding the collective bass world back. There are MANY basses that can sound like Fenders, with great playability and construction. I'd love to see what the Sadowsky's a Lull's etc. could come up with if they weren't so locked into the Fender clone style. But then, that just comes down to the fact that those are what bassist's seem to want the most. Oh well, I'll stick with my points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 My first "real" bass was a MIA Precision (lefty). It was an animal! I wish I had it back. The Rays never really spoke to me but are well made, but the L2500 and the SB-1 (P bass) both did, and I bought them both. I honestly believe that G&L's are extremely good (and not "good for the money"), and you can get them used for a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 I like the Les Paul style bodys and head stock designthey really put out a good sound as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 Now, I like a good bit of an assortment of manufacturers, but Leo's designs fit into about 50% of my flock. Either they are his designs, or are directly inspired by his work. Quite a legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted January 27, 2007 Members Share Posted January 27, 2007 Said it before, but I'll say it again, I Love my Fender Mustang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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