Returned and swapped by Andertons, no quibbles. Not awful, but if I was in-store I would never have chosen that particular item. Overall great looks and sound, but some quality issues from the Fender Mexico factory (not Andertons' fault): – First bass had very clear weird uneven blemish under the varnish on the sunburst body. So, it is a little surprise what you get, check after you buy it and then decide to keep it or not. One final thing, I've tried couple of player series before ordering this, some of them is not well at all in build quality.
Also, this new pickups are good, have good bass and midrange not scooped like some american pickups. I have sire as well, if you dont like/need active preamp simple is the best. Overall, if you need a good practice/little jamming bass its a good alternative.
The orange color is the reason i pick this one, fender changing colors every two three years so if you have this color in mind go for it. Neck shape is comfy not like 70s baseball bat p bass more like 70s j bass. Mine has a little dent and a little gap between neck and body but it is sturdy. fenders in terms of craftsmanship and details. Its a little by chance what you get from mex.
