Fender Modern Player Telecaster Electric Bass Guitar Butterscotch BlondeMaple Fretboard

Comments about Fender Modern Player Telecaster Electric Bass Guitar:

Okay, so their are some things this bass is good for, but that's where it stops. For something with two pickups it doesn't really give you a lot of tonal options. I think fender would've done it like the old 70s tele basses and just have the one bottom pickup moved to the center and you'd have a great almost upright sound. Honestly, the bridge pickup is the only thing that gives this bass a good proper sound, other wise get something else like the epihpne zenith or jack casady basses or even an inexpensive squier classic vibe 50s p bass. You'll get the same or better upright sound worth your money.

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I am no great Bass player, but I have started giving up the cheap basses for the nicer pieces. I own 2 American Fenders, 1 MIM and 1 MIJ Fenders currently (but have had others). When I heard "MIC", I was concerned, but the reviews did not lie. This is amazing, especially for the price point.The fit and finish were very much like the MIJ "Sting" bass I have. The sound quality is also incredible. It has the vintage feel with the modern electronics. Not the best strings come on the bass, but that is an easy fix (I think Fender can do better). Setup was spot on out of the box and shipping materials were excellent to get here unmarked.

Comments about Fender Modern Player Telecaster Electric Bass Guitar:

You know, it always makes me laugh when a manufacturer will try to characterize an otherwise outstanding instrument they produce as "entry-level", implying that it's nowhere near professional quality. Fender's description of the Modern Player Telecaster Bass seems to be getting the same, undeserved treatment. This is a fantastic, well-made instrument with monster tone to spare. I've owned three of them since they came out, and I've loved every single one of them. This bass is a tone machine! The neck humbucker delivers big bottom, while the bridge pickup gives a beefy, toneful midrange. With both pickups dialed in together, you get the best of both worlds. You get SOLID MUSCLE for rock, country, reggae, funk...you name it. I'm not sure how it would work for pop/slap styles, but then again...I'm not a popper/slapper. If you're looking for solid low end with defined mids, GET THIS BASS. If you're looking for more of a scooped-mid sound, keep looking.

Comments about Fender Modern Player Telecaster Electric Bass Guitar:

best bass i have own.and i have some great basses.if you play this bass you will buy it.butterscotch is stunning.fells great in your hands.don't be confused because it is made in japan.

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Let me begin by saying I LOVE THIS BASS! I also have a '74 Rick that I've had since '78, and a fairly new Marcus Miller 4 string. This Telecaster comes a close second to the Rick, and leaves the MM in the dust!The problem has been that the chrome used in the pickup covers, knobs, back plate and tuners has discolored prematurely. Let me make this clear- I take almost OCD care of my instruments- my '89 Strat looks like the day I bought it, as only one example. I contacted Fender, looking to send them photos. They directed me to an authorized tech facility 40 miles from home. (I live in Baltimore-you don't have a tech in freakin' Baltimore? really?) The guy was as accomodating as he could be, and he had to use mineral oil and 0000 steel wool to get some of the corrosion off. He wasn't able to get it all. He also said that Fender's warranty wouldn't cover corrosion, and to continue doing what he had been, in the hopes that the rest would come off. I'm not very hopeful.
I'd also like to say that when I first saw the bass, it was gorgeous. When I picked it up and started to play, it amazed me that Fender would let such a beautiful instrument leave the factory in such drastic need of a proper setup.
However, that said, with a proper setup and changing the stock strings to flat wounds, this thing is astounding!
Oh, one other thing. As I was getting ready for a gig, the input jack fell apart in my hands! The little nut that holds it into the cavity apparently wasn't tightened properly. Fortunately, being a flyfisherman, I had a pair of hemostats in my truck and was able to carefully guide the nut back on. At home later that night, I got another nut off an old Japanese beater and placed in on top as a lock nut. Just a precaution.
I know I'm giving a bunch of mixed messages here, but this has been my experience. I love the guitar. I would suggest it to anybody, but would say, "buyer beware".
The quality control in this case rates an F-

Comments about Fender Modern Player Telecaster Electric Bass Guitar:

Best bass i have ever played our owned.Have Fender Jazz Bass Marcus Miller.This bass blows it out of the water.For those of you that think Made in [*]is bad you have not played this one better than any fender i have played.And i have played American Fender. This bass looks better and plays better.

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Best bass I have ever had I have a Marcus Miller and this blows it out of the water.if you think mic means cheap think again.

Comments about Fender Modern Player Telecaster Electric Bass Guitar:

I was somewhat reluctant initially to purchase a [*] Fender but the pure eye candy appeal swayed my reasoning power so I went for it. I can honestly report this instrument is impressive and I will have no remorse writing that check to make it mine. I also play a 4003 Rickenbacker which is untouchable as far as feel, tone and sure beauty is concerned but this Tele gives me similar pleasure. It has a deeper tone than my Rick and the feel is different but in a positive manner. I can't find one flaw anywhere. It was set up for my liking right out the box which was a rarity these days. I installed RotoSound RS 66LD strings which really brought to life. In short, this bass is a keeper that augments my bass playing experiences!!!

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I got the Sunburst model. First, I have to say that the online pics do NOT do this bass justice, AT ALL! Up close and personal, however, this bass is GORGEOUS!!! As a previous reviewer mentioned, the color of this bass is a much deeper, warmer 2-tone sunburst. Combined with the amber-tinted neck, parchment pickguard and brass saddles, this bass just kills, visually! The whole thing takes on a beautiful vintage hue. The two humbucking pickups and controls offer up a nice array of beefy tonal options, and the tuners seem to hold quite well. I always take critics of Chinese-made guitars with a huge grain of salt & sour grapes. I've played several American-made guitars that seemed to get overlooked in the quality department, just as much as I've played some very well made Asian imports. Any guitar builder, American or otherwise, is capable of putting out "Monday" quality merchandise, knowhudduhmean? Anyhoo, the neck on this bass is very comfortable to play, although I wish it had more of a satin finish. That said, a satin finish would probably darken up the tone of an already dark-sounding bass. The gloss finish probably gives the bass a little extra top-end snap. The fretwork on my bass is just perfect, with no sharp ends or uneven spots, allowing me to set my action nice and low.

The sound on this thing is as expected. The neck pickup delivers dark and thumpy tone, perfect for classic rock & blues. The bridge pickup gives more midrange growl, perfect for funky fingerstyle. Both pickups together offer a broad tonal spectrum, delivering massive low end with top-end definition.
All in all, the quality of my bass is darn near perfect. The neck sits perfectly in its pocket, strings line up perfectly over the pickup poles and it just feels SOLID in your hands. Of course, the massive humbuckers, hi-mass bridge & polyester finish make the bass a little heavy, but hey...I'm a bass player. It kind of comes with the territory. My ONLY real complaint is a small one, and it's about the tone circuit on this thing. I haven't popped it open to take a look, but whatever's under the hood seems to make the electronics a little hissy when the tone knob is fully open. Roll the tone knob back and the bass seems to vanish into the background. I suspect this is by design, as this bass was designed with the "Modern Player" in mind, for music that's synth and effects heavy. I could probably replace the pots and tone cap with something more vintage and get the sound I want. The electronics don't sound bad, mind you. I just happened to notice the high-end hiss while playing with my headphones on.
It's a killer, versatile bass for the money. I would definitely recommend it to fellow players. If it were lost or stolen, I would most likely want to buy another for my arsenal.

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what a nice surprise! great looks and sound. I got the blonde model. The main reason i got it was for the neck humbucker, which sounds just like my 72 tele. needed some setup work, but plays like a champ. did some recording with it and got great growl. for the price good investment.