4/4/2023 0 Comments Squier bullet jazz bass review![]() The JP-90 debuted in 1990 (the number making obvious reference to the decade) and was one of the earliest collaborations between Fender’s factory in Corona, California, and its then-new factory in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico bodies and necks were made in Ensenada, then shipped to Corona for assembly. In 1985, Fender changed ownership for the third time, and by the end of the decade had re-established its place in the market. Its split-oval pickups resembled those on a Mustang Bass (which had been discontinued the previous year), and it had a Precision-style bridge/tailpiece and Strat-like Volume and Tone knobs – nothin’ fancy. The B-34 had a vintage-inspired headstock on a maple neck with 20 frets. ![]() Both had a classic silhouette and were made of alder. The Bullet Bass was offered in two versions the B-34 had a standard-sized body and 34″ scale, while the B-30 had a 30″ scale with a slightly smaller body. So, domestic production of the model was discontinued the following year and production shifted overseas. And while the Bullet guitars and basses introduced in 1982 seemed like a solid idea, the masses weren’t buying it. In the early ’80s, Fender – then owned by CBS – was on a downward slide thanks in part to quality-control issues and uninspired products. ![]() ![]() And while the idea is laudable, most of the offerings never really caught on. (RIGHT) 1990 Fender JP-90.įender has tried more than once to market basses with a low-budget vibe. (LEFT) An early-’80s Fender Bullet Deluxe. ![]()
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