{"id":154,"date":"2020-08-01T12:09:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T12:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=154"},"modified":"2021-04-01T18:18:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T18:18:35","slug":"are-fender-basses-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Fender Basses Really Worth It? The Raw Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fender Bass guitars offer an iconic sound. For many decades, pro-bassists have used them in concerts and studio recordings of the highest level. They produce the tones heard in countless hits and studio recordings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fender is the undisputed gold standard of bass guitars. Their reputation, craftsmanship, demand, availability, resale value and tonal qualities make them an excellent choice for bassists at any stage in their career.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t go wrong with a Fender bass even in the early part of your bass career. It is a work horse that can rough it out with you. It is an industry standard that is acceptable to any genre, mixing engineer or artist you play for. It is the yardstick since almost 70 years that others have tried to emulate or build upon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Fender bass is capable of being a life-long companion due to its excellent craftsmanship, rock-solid construction and world-class QA. Used Fenders are in high demand and have great resale value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660265c58604c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660265c58604c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Do_Fender_bass_guitars_deserve_the_hype\" title=\"Do Fender bass guitars deserve the hype?\">Do Fender bass guitars deserve the hype?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Is_the_Fender_P-bass_worth_it\" title=\"Is the Fender P-bass worth it?\">Is the Fender P-bass worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Is_a_Fender_Jazz_bass_worth_it\" title=\"Is a Fender Jazz bass worth it?\">Is a Fender Jazz bass worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Fender_bass_build_quality\" title=\"Fender bass build quality\">Fender bass build quality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Fenders_made_in_China\" title=\"Fenders made in China\">Fenders made in China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Fenders_made_in_Mexico\" title=\"Fenders made in Mexico\">Fenders made in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Fenders_made_in_Japan\" title=\"Fenders made in Japan\">Fenders made in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Fenders_made_in_USA\" title=\"Fenders made in USA\">Fenders made in USA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Fender_bass_spare_parts_and_upgrading\" title=\"Fender bass spare parts and upgrading\">Fender bass spare parts and upgrading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#How_to_choose_a_good_Fender_bass\" title=\"How to choose a good Fender bass\">How to choose a good Fender bass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Are_used_Fender_basses_a_good_option\" title=\"Are used Fender basses a good option?\">Are used Fender basses a good option?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Are_high-end_Fender_basses_worth_it\" title=\"Are high-end Fender basses worth it?\">Are high-end Fender basses worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/#Final_words\" title=\"Final words\">Final words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Fender_bass_guitars_deserve_the_hype\"><\/span>Do Fender bass guitars deserve the hype?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-worth-the-hype.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-worth-the-hype.png 640w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-worth-the-hype-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>(1)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leo Fender unveiled the P-Bass in 1951 and not much has changed in terms of looks, design and hardware in 2020. This shows that Fenders are a timeless classic from a company that got it right the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/jazz-bass-or-p-bass-for-a-beginner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Precision vs Jazz bass<\/a> have been a topic of heavy discussion in studios, bars and online forums through the ages. They have their cult following. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Fender_P-bass_worth_it\"><\/span>Is the Fender P-bass worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Precision Bass<\/strong> (or P-bass) is literally the first electric bass to hit the music scene and it is still one of the most sought after bass guitars today. It has been a staple of rock, old school funk, reggae and countless other genres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 16 versions of the P-bass with variations in pickups, electronics and hardware. No matter which bass you choose, it is a <strong>simple and straightforward instrument<\/strong> that does exactly what is expected from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good P-bass does what it does better than anyone else. If you like the way it sounds it is a classy looking, hassle free, two knob, one split pickup, plug and play bargain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bass legends like James Jamerson, Steve Harris and Duff McKagan never found a better instrument to replace it with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Fender_Jazz_bass_worth_it\"><\/span>Is a Fender Jazz bass worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The J-Bass (Jazz Bass) is the more versatile and sleeker cousin of the P-bass that came to the scene a few years later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two single-coil pickups, detailed high-end and tonal versatility made it an instant hit among funk, rock and reggae players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you dial in the right sound, <strong>the Jazz bass can growl like no other<\/strong>. Many companies went on to clone the J-Bass since the 70s but were unable to improve on the sound or design in this price range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The J-Bass is associated with funk and slap players like Larry Graham, Flea and Marcus Miller, but also with Geddy Lee, Adam Clayton and Jaco Pastorius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fender_bass_build_quality\"><\/span>Fender bass build quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-build-quality-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>(2)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though none of the Fenders are as upscale as Sadowsky or Roscoe, they&#8217;re generally a lot more affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender has a wide variety of instruments at different price-points, from the cheap Squire and Squire Affinity Series to the moderate American Special and Player series, all the way to the top-of-the-line Deluxe and Custom Shop bass guitars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender has four manufacturing bases which produces these different product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fenders_made_in_China\"><\/span>Fenders made in China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Squire, Squire Affinity and other China-made basses are entry level. They are modestly priced as a good bargain for beginners\/students but their construction and electronics are not as good as other price brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fenders_made_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Fenders made in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MIM (made in Mexico) models like Modern Player series are a balance between price and quality. They can be bought cheap (especially used) and upgraded to sound like a top-notch bass. More detail on this below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fenders_made_in_Japan\"><\/span>Fenders made in Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, Fender still continues to produce high quality instruments in Japan but not too many are exported to Europe or North America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are highly sought after and rare to find. The Vintage \u201860s (2019) and Heritage Series (2020) are MIJ (made in Japan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fenders_made_in_USA\"><\/span>Fenders made in USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>American Standard\/Ultra, Custom Shop and Professional Series are all high quality instruments made in America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They come loaded with graphite re-enforced necks, excellent electronics, hipshot tuners and hi-mass bridge, and rarely need any upgrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find a high-end model that suits your taste, you will likely keep it forever. There are innumerable cases of players who have owned and played the same bass for 30 or 40 years, and then passed it on to their sons and grandsons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fender_bass_spare_parts_and_upgrading\"><\/span>Fender bass spare parts and upgrading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One great thing about a Fender bass is that you can replace or upgrade almost any aspect of the build and electronics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender is a global brand and no matter where you go, you can always source original or aftermarket parts and get your bass fixed\/repaired or replace a tone knob or tuning peg.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender itself offers a good selection of active and passive pickups with both vintage and modern tones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also a huge marketplace for aftermarket parts for Fender bass guitars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_a_good_Fender_bass\"><\/span>How to choose a good Fender bass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-how-to-choose.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-how-to-choose.png 640w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fender-how-to-choose-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>(3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like every company, Fender has good and bad years. Quality and tone can even vary among models of the same series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, it is important to play a bass guitar to ensure it sounds and feels right \u2018to you\u2019 before you make a final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a budget, start hunting for new MIM Fenders at local music stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality and performance can differ from model to model, but with some testing you can end up with a bass that is every bit as good as an American Standard for half the price after making some upgrades to the bridge and pickup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like the Jazz and Precision sound, or you&#8217;re a session bass player who needs high versatility \u2013 the Fender P\/J models are a good option as they offer the best of both worlds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware, however, that a P\/J won\u2019t sound 100% like a P-bass or a J-Bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Geddy Lee Jazz Bass<\/strong> (new or used) is also generally considered great value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_used_Fender_basses_a_good_option\"><\/span>Are used Fender basses a good option?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little luck and persistence, bass players are often also able to score great used deals online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some MIMs are similar to the high-end Player Series<\/strong> in terms of performance and sound. You can find used MIMs as cheap as $250 to 350 on Talkbass, Craiglist or online re-sale platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;re able to score a used Fender MIM P-Bass in near mint condition for around $250 on the internet. You might <strong>replace the stock pickups<\/strong> with better ones (see table below). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also <strong>swap the strings<\/strong> for some LaBella Flats, Thomastik-Infeld Jazz (flatwounds), Rotosound RS66 or D\u2019addario ProSteels (roundwounds). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so inclined, you can also <strong>change the bridge for a hi-mass bridge or Badass II<\/strong>. If you find the neck too chunky, get a used or new Fender Jazz neck and slap it on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tuners are cheap, you can upgrade with <strong>Hip Shot tuners<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a completely customized bass for the fraction of the cost.  You can continue to test different configurations until you are happy with everything. Very few other bass guitars allow for so much trialing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br><strong>Model\/Type<\/strong><\/td><td><br><strong>Fender Pickups<\/strong><\/td><td><br><strong>After-market Pickups<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><br><strong>Split Coil<\/strong> <strong>For P or PJ<\/strong><\/td><td><br><br>Original P-bass Pickup, Pure Vintage\u201963 Custom Shop \u201862<br><\/td><td><br>EMG Geezer Butler Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder or SPB-4 Bartolini 8S Di Marzio Model P<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><br><strong>Single Coil<\/strong> <strong>For P or PJ<\/strong><\/td><td><br>Original Fender J-Bass Pickup Gen 4 Noiseless Pure Vintage \u201874 Custom Shop Custom \u201860<br><\/td><td><br>Lindy Fralin J Pickups DiMarzio Model J EMG JVX Seymour Duncan SJB3<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Fender bass pickup upgrade options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fenders are keepers and don\u2019t degrade easily with use. At that price you can easily find an instrument in good condition and upgrade it. You will save money and get a lot of value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_high-end_Fender_basses_worth_it\"><\/span>Are high-end Fender basses worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MIA models are a safe bet because the <strong>quality is consistent and the value remains steady<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the money, opt for an American Ultra or USA Jazz Deluxe, these basses have an incredible tone and their playability in itself justifies the price tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have active electronics (you can toggle to passive as well) which makes them among the most versatile basses on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are lucky you might find <strong>the mythical MIJ (Made in Japan) bass<\/strong> in the used guitar market. They have a solid reputation for high-quality construction and playability. Some players even find them better than the MIA models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_words\"><\/span>Final words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may come across naysayers who scoff at Fender and tout other \u2018more value\u2019 options. It may be that Fender guitars just don\u2019t cater to their tone preference like other brands might. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are highly subjective matters and you must experience the joy of playing a Fender before you put down $1,500 to get a high-end one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes years of bass playing before you develop a firm idea of \u2018your sound\u2019. At that point you can always move on and explore ultra-high-end bass guitars or consider a boutique or custom bass build. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until then, a good Precision or Jazz bass will likely serve any purpose an up and coming bassist may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">***<br><em>Photo credits:<\/em><br>(1) &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/andrewhurley\/4143135693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Think-Floyd-046<\/a>&#8221;\u00a0(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)\u00a0by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/andrewhurley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Andrew_D_Hurley<\/a><br>(2) &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wjlonien\/35768598842\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7e1_7156758-my-bass-guitar<\/a>&#8221;\u00a0(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)\u00a0by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/wjlonien\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wolfgang Lonien<\/a><br>(3) &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ter-burg\/9219654587\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass (Japan) a<\/a>&#8221;\u00a0(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)\u00a0by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/ter-burg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sebastiaan ter Burg<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fender Bass guitars offer an iconic sound. For many decades, pro-bassists have used them in concerts and studio recordings of the highest level. They produce the tones heard in countless hits and studio recordings. Fender is the undisputed gold standard of bass guitars. Their reputation, craftsmanship, demand, availability, resale value and tonal qualities make them &#8230; <a title=\"Are Fender Basses Really Worth It? The Raw Truth\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/are-fender-basses-worth-it\/\" aria-label=\"More on Are Fender Basses Really Worth It? 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