(sorry for the crappy pic)
I was actually planning on buying the "fiesta red" one. But when I was at the store, I was thoroughly disappointed by the so-called fiesta paint job. It looked like a washed out orange, nothing like any real fiesta red I have ever seen. And the pickguard was that hideous cheap perloid that I can't stand. So I bought the white one instead. I've already bought a black pickguard for it on ebay, so that I can have the Dee Dee Ramone look.
Surprisingly, it doesn't come with a case, odd considering it's a different size than standard basses. So I bought a cheap gig bag for it, since the cardboard box looked too flimsy to survive the bus ride home. It also doesn't come with an allen wrench for the bridge, but I've got plenty of those so that's no big deal. I had a 10% discount coupon too, although the sales tax is 13%, so I still paid more than the sticker price.
It sounds a lot like my P bass (and that's a good thing), I love the neck, easiest bass neck I've ever had the pleasure of using. I was surprised that it says "made in Japan" instead of "crafted". When did Fender change back?
The stock strings are utter shit and will have to be replaced soon. Anybody know if regular 34" scale strings will fit, or will I have to cut them?
