The Fender Guitars Iceberg

[@Kyle-fy9kt]

The algorithm worked, we're here now.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

My plans are coming to fruition...

[@Mrturtlestomps]

@@sentientsonicmachinesI have a 1999 squire stage master 7 Floyd rose you never mentioned, I believe it’s the only 7 string fender ever made, they only made them for one year

[@sentientsonicmachines]

@@Mrturtlestomps Yeah they came in 7 strings as well, I probably should have mentioned that. Squier and Fender versions. But I had 60+ guitars to deal with already haha.

[@Mrturtlestomps]

@@sentientsonicmachines love your content, keep up the good work

[@donny_doyle]

It knows things.

[@messedupdog7563]

Japanese lawsuit era guitars iceberg or Gibson iceberg would be cool as hell, love the video

[@nik_hffmnn]

I second the Japanese lawsuit era

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Japanese lawsuit guitars is a cool one. I admittedly don't really have much interest in Gibson stuff. I'm working on a Fender amps one right now!

[@seashorerumble1380]

This video (which randomly popped up in my feed) was thoroughly well reaserched, direct to the point without any fat while also, somehow letting your personality and passion shine through! Chapeau, you have a new subscriber

[@alieffauzanrizky7202]

Not only the algorithm works, but it's one of the best "iceberg" style video i've seen. Congrats!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

[@joshuaisbell9174]

G&L being the bottom of the iceberg would’ve been an amazing troll, but I’m happier with the work and research you put in instead.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

HAH I never even thought about that.

[@BackToTheBlues]

You'd have to have Music Man in there too, as Leo Fender was involved in designing their guitars in the early days!

[@YoMothar]

so glad to see someone acknowledging the super-sonic! definitely squier / fender's most underrated guitar design would love to see a vid on fender amps in the future!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Noted! Although I'll be honest, I've never had a Fender amp whereas I've owned a TON of Fender guitars and basses.

[@finnadunk]

I worked at Guitar Center for a couple of years. Worked with a guy that was a country player and loved Teles. He owned 13 different ones. One day I was unboxing a tele with humbuckers and I was going on about it (I liked it) and he only commented "it only looks like a tele." I loved that guy.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I think Tele people go harder on their opinions than any other guitar player, I love it (and originally when making this video I didn't intend for it to get as big as it has and my Tele jokes were digs at a couple of my friends).

[@lindahartman4543]

@@sentientsonicmachines

[@terminalglimmer]

I was pointing at the screen for the ET270 mention specifically because I'm an Unwound fan, and there u go! Subbed for this moment alone hahahahahaa

[@sentientsonicmachines]

@@terminalglimmer one of the GOATs for sure

[@pedroleal7118]

@@sentientsonicmachines I recognized it, as one of the first electric guitars I've ever played ! It belonged to an Italian Ball musician, who only would let me play it, for a while, on Sundays! The Epiphone ET270! Thank you for remembering me of it and it's reference! Take care!

[@indignow]

Excellent research job, wow! congrats. Never seen a guitar video with such a level of detail.. now I feel more fenderized than ever before

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Haha thanks man!

[@pd4165]

I don't even like Fenders, but I watched this to the end. I like your wit and tongue-in-cheek style. More like this please.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate the feedback, thank you!

[@TheMightyGoldenWest]

What dont you like about them? Just curious, as a tele guy. I can see not liking the neck pickup, as I'm considering switching it out myself. Personally I think Fender makes some of the best looking guitars, but some people are more into the Gibson/Gretsch more traditional shapes. Is it the sound, or the look?

[@EJ_Crough]

Holy heck the jaguar bottom master is basically my dream guitar and I wouldn’t have known about with this vid!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Good luck finding one! They're kinda rare.

[@pd4165]

Bottom Master hur hur, hur hur 🤪

[@josen856]

RARE CYLONE MENTION. WHAT THE HELL IS A MUSTANG RAHHH 🗣️🗣️‼️‼️

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I first found out about the Cyclone because of Brian Molko from Placebo. Whole band plays neat offsets.

[@josen856]

@@sentientsonicmachines i knew nothing about guitars when i saw it on the wall in a mom and pop store and was able to get it for about 350. never hear much about it which is such a bummer.

[@andrewhamson435]

@@sentientsonicmachinesi just picked up one of the OG 90s 1s too for a good deal was happy to see it on here

[@BoogerMan200]

A local shop around my college campus has (since I was last there) a cyclone and since I first saw it and held it in my hands I knew I needed one. One day I’ll have it

[@portagenial]

This was everything I wanted from the title, great video!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Glad you liked it!

[@nicorepetto5781]

I loved this video! Subscribed and can't wait for more videos. Loved that you didn't just do guitars and gave the basses so much attention. I thought I knew the vast majority of the obscure stuff but this video really surprised me.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Thank you so much! The response to this one has been really positive and encouraging for me to do more so I will definitely start working on my next ideas.

[@dgraves242]

This is great! Thank for all the work you put into this. Please do more for other brands, too! There is a surprising lack of catalog content like this.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I'm planning a Reverend one next, although probably not in the iceberg format like this one. They have a pretty interesting history and are another one of my favorites.

[@KBH48]

I’ve been wanting this type of video forever lol

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Happy I could oblige!

[@shibahyinew_1171]

​@@sentientsonicmachinesi hope that u can make videos for other guitar brands too

[@shibahyinew_1171]

​@@sentientsonicmachines🎉🎉🎉

[@fullscanproductions]

Excellent video! Love the humorous touches. I wondered if you were going to mention the Bass V and you did at 35:53. I owned one that sat in the showroom window for over a year...which warped the neck. The salesman was a bass player so he adjusted the truss rod & also shimmed it with guitar picks. Lots of famous bass players owned one and hated them (me too). They sell for crazy money now but IMHO only because there's so few of them.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yeah there's a reason there aren't reissues/remakes of them, haha.

[@jhiggins95]

More of this!!! I’m obsessed with guitars and gear and I love listening to iceberg videos at work!

[@sanctusgradus3143]

Truly loved this video, had it playing while I grinded out some schoolwork, would love to see more of these from you

[@thebassist4436]

This is the best video that was recommended to me in a while. I worked at a guitar store for many years and this guy came in talking about the Tye Zamora 6 string bass prototype

[@sentientsonicmachines]

That one is already on the list for a potential appendix video!

[@dogfacedboy6947]

Phender Phreaks Unite: several of my favorite guitars use Warmoth and/or USA Custom wood to whip up (ahem) "improved" Phenders. For example, Warmoth makes a 24-fret 24.75" scale neck with a variety of contours and woods available - and what's mega-nifty, it'll bolt directly to a 24"-scale Jag or Mustang body with the bridge working out perfect! A hardtail Mouse-Whang with a big Gibson-y neck and a ripsnorting HB in the bridge makes for a thrilling ride - as many have discovered (Hendrix? Beck?) a reverse headstock evens out string tension. (They also sell corresponding "7/8 size" strat bodies). When I was mostly playing as support doggie for insecure singer/songwritery types, I made a 30.5" short-scale, five-string, FRETLESS high-C bass; NOT low-B. I had Warmoth make me a normal neck without side dots, normal bass-5 body, and moved the bridge up 3.5 inches and made my own side dots. Twenty-EIGHT frets (theoretically) - a KILLER bass that allows soloing in an upper register, easy-to-play and still my most-used. The highest note is an "E" the same as the "E" at the twelth-fret of the HIGH "E" string on a regular guitar! If you really NEED something different for specific musical reasons, just THINK your way through it - it's there in the partscaster world somewhere.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Even more options if you learn to DIY! I'm getting there...

[@elducko1951]

WOW! This Video defines Webster's definition of "Deep Dive!" Well Done! I have subscribed! I look forward to more of your videos!! Thanks!

[@holiday3160]

Thank you for making this video! I love your style of narrating, it's concise, funny, and overall very enjoyable, keep up the good work please!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

[@nateguthrie]

Super well made video & very informative! Didn’t expect to see my own guitars pictured haha. Love the cyclone so much. 20:03

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Thank you for your service! (I'm sorry I couldn't credit the images, live and learn for the next video)

[@brettclark8020]

This is absolutely the best "all the Fender models" video! Great work!

[@roymartin500]

Thanks for presenting to me my first KZbin Iceberg! My old Squire Jagmaster made it in your iceberg :D. A small thing with that model is the Silver Sparkle one I had came with a 25.5" neck and cheap pickups, after 2000ish it was corrected to a 24" scale w/Duncan Designed 102 combo JB/59.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yeah the Jagmasters were all over the place in terms of specs and never really seemed to catch on.

[@roymartin500]

@@sentientsonicmachines the one I had sucked. It had a nice paint job but my friend's had the Duncan Designed JB/59 set and 24" short scale(my preference). The pickups made so much difference though. Good price though. Thanks for the reply :D

[@blackfishgaming7145]

Awesome job! Great analysis. I’d be stoked to see a deep dive into early MIJ fenders and Squier guitars.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yeah I actually have that + Heartfield era on my list for a more detailed expose video.

[@thesteef77]

Great video, Well played putting it in the iceberg format.Looks like it's working out.👍

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I'm shocked at how well it's done, I was not expecting to hit 5 digits for at least 6 months but its only been a few days!

[@thesteef77]

@@sentientsonicmachines It's also well done. I easily watched the whole thing.

[@jezmez68]

Wow. This was great! Thanks for introducing us to some of these things I never knew existed.

[@flapjack413]

Good job on this video! I'm a diehard Fender fanboy, and you introduced me to a couple of models that I never even knew existed! And thank you for actually understanding what truly makes an offset an offset, so many get it wrong all the time! I own a 1964 Harmony H-19, and I always feel conflicted as to whether or not I should consider it as a part of my collection of offsets, because while it's got a very Jaguar-like body shape, the waist is symmetrical. It doesn't fit in anywhere else in my collection, so I just throw it in with my other offsets, with an asterisk, however, lol.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I feel like "offset" is a vibe more than anything else, like the Duo Sonics (this is sure to have at least one person say NUH UH).

[@NoBSMusicReviews]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! I learned it so so much. Thank you so much.

[@MayaY2J]

Jazzmaster, Mustang, and Sixty Six my beloved

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I wish I could have them all.

[@davidj6008]

Well done! Thorough without digging the holes too deep I wasn't aware of the Fender "Jazz Box" styles Dayum those were all pretty like (Woods, Finishes, Pickups) Crazy Great video

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yeah they're super cool, its just such a niche instrument to begin with there's probably not a ton of demand.

[@jamesoniris2647]

You know how long I’ve been waiting for this? WOO- I’m bouta make a NAME for myself here

[@NerdGasims]

The Stratocaster, the guitar shape that launched a billion copies, on the amp side the Bassman is the amp circuit that launched a billion copies. Leo knew how to design something that just worked & appealed to a lot of people. The Fender Katana, I’ve been hoping for a long time that they reissue that model or I get lucky& find one at a reasonable price one day. Ever since I found out about the Katana it’s been my white whale of guitars. Also awesome video!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Bassman and its descendents may or may not be on my future video topics list.

[@NerdGasims]

@@sentientsonicmachines if it is I can’t wait to see it! In my opinion the Bassman is the most important amp in the guitar world, it spawned the Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, Soldano & many more that’s based off of that circuit.

[@analog_jono]

This was super interesting! Hope you can continue the series with other manufacturers! ❤️

[@Dragon_rls]

That was quite a perfect video. Thank you dear lady. I'm a 60 yo Fender guy, with Gibson tendencies, but this video was one of the most interesting YT videos 'I've seen probably ever. Thank you so much.❤

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I apprecaite it so much! Thanks.

[@fistovuzi]

i'm a 50 yo *Tele* guy, with *heavy* Gibson tendencies. Google, "Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH", enjoy. tho, take note of the fretboard radius, it is *very* flat, feels kinda shreddy to play. die-hard Fender guys, usually, whinge when the radius gets above 12. fair enough, i whinge when it gets below.

[@siqdeaddog]

already had my sub but 14:23 sealed, big unwound fan, thank u algorithm and thank u SSM x

[@sentientsonicmachines]

LOVE Unwound, easily a top 5 band for me. I had an ET-270 for a hot minute I got off Reverb but the fingerboard was completely delaminating from the neck and it needed a refret, ended up returning it to the seller. I'd *love* for Epiphone to reissue them, they've reissued almost every other guitar from that era so its weird that one got left out.

[@Comedybros-z4u]

Really loving this. Keep these coming. I would love to see on on Gretsch.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I'm honestly not super well-versed in Gretsch guitars! I have this weird personal hang-up about doing videos about brands I haven't owned at least a few models from, and I've shockingly never owned a Gretsch.

[@hiroprotagonitis]

love this video, as a fender nerd (along with many others), the inclusion of all these models makes me feel seen

[@sagittated]

Fantastic video. I learned a lot about something I previously assumed I knew a lot. Thank you.

[@abdulachik]

incredible video i haveent even finished but i had to stop an appreciate your video, thank you! i love fenders!!!!

[@davidsheehan5191]

Now this is my kind of videos

[@paracore4313]

UNWOUND MENTIONED!!!! Just saw them in concert a couple months ago with the Cherubs! Amazing concert

[@xX_Franklin_T_Turtle_Xx]

As an owner of a 1981 Fender Bullet Standard (the singlecut with bridge built into the aluminum pickguard) I would also like to add that the very rare and early run has a plywood body as opposed to standard alder that they took later, there is also a difference in the case the guitar came in, the early run came in a terrible case that overtime made the plastic latches unfixable and unusable and you cant get a replacment case as the body is different from any other Fender shape. Other than the very unfortunate case situation and the fact its a boat anchor it is a great guitar and I would suggest everyone get one

[@prodiggy88]

Amazing iceberg!! I clicked on this video so fast ❤ love Fender and their weird guitars, I just know the pickups from the “performer” would look so sick on a jazzmaster body

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I'm genuinely considering getting a Performer now, by all accounts they're super good quality.

If not the best introduction to a video ever! Its Top Ten no doubt... I needed to replay the beginning multiple times to catch all your oratory. I kept getting lost in the video part of the introduction. The Monty Python clip wrecked me ....😂

[@zaynelumpkin]

Great video! It's worth mentioning that the Coronado, Montego, Wildwood, LTD, and thinline Tele were all designed by Roger Rossmeisl, who also designed all the iconic Rickenbackers: the 325, 330, 340, 360, and 370. I suspect that's why Fender let him keep designing guitars for so long, even though they all failed commercially except the thinline T. He was also the mentor of Philip Kubicki, who comes up in this video for the Factor bass.

[@scottbogfoot]

Im not interested in your other pedal videos but I've watched this twice and honestly, could watch it again. Please make another one of these videos for a different brand. Very appreciated! I make videos, far less interesting then this but i do understand the frustration of editing a picture slideshow style video can be. 😊cheers

[@RobertNolan]

There is one that, dare I say, is worth the next level of the iceberg that should be titled "You Can't Own This" Carl Wilson's prototype Fender Lucite Signature model. Only one was ever made, if I remember correctly.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Oh man that's a great one, thanks! I'll add it to the potential "Appendix" video list.

[@isfahani]

Not to mention Jimi's Rosewood Strat

[@Blend42]

I know he used it briefly in the 70's (there is a photo). Carl also got to play a prototype of the Fender Electric XII (maybe Fender was wanting to lure him away from his new Rickenbacker 12 string). There is also a cool photo around with Carl playing a strat surrounded by Jags circa 1965 around. The Beach Boys played Fender exclusively for a few years in their early days with Strats, Jags and P Basses up until later in 1964.

[@GregBonks]

I found out about the Coranado when Graham Coxon from blur played a 12-string as a prop in a music video. I've wanted one ever since, they look so cool. I liked how the start of the last catagory was the stupid point headstock.

[@BackyardOasisToday]

There's one (sunburst 12 string Coronado) at O&A's Piano Bar in Paducah, Ky in a display case in the back corner. I have no clue if they're interested in selling it or not, but I was stunned to see it. I once owned a sunburst 6 string Coronado long ago (it just wasn't the guitar for me). They couldn't give the Antigua ones away at one point in time but I'm sure they are crazy $$$'s now.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Arrow headstock jumpscare!

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@sentientsonicmachines “You’ve been Arrow-head Rolled …”

[@timothyiorlano1996]

Ive got a rare one for ya, A squier master series thinline tele. I'd say it was the precursor for the paranormal stuff and was released in the early to mid 2000s. Its semi hollow, has twin Seymour duncan humbuckers, gibsons scale length, rear routed, no pickguard, set in neck, hardtail bridge and cream binding... Feels les paul ish, but lighter and the neck profile is thinner. 95% of fender nerds dont even know they are a thing.

[@chrisbrowne8645]

Great video and next level guitar geeky goodness

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I have only just begun to guitar geek!

[@joseanything]

Right away, you can tell this is going to be Grade-A infodump. Thanks!!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Thank YOU for the kind words.

[@NiceRyce]

Hey, great video, algorithm brought me here! Figured I'd chime in about the Zone bass. It was basically a reissue/continuation of the PJR Jazz Bass Special/P bass lyte from the 80's! Really love them as they seem to be a good bargain/obscure PJ style bass with fun contours. My favorite of the finishes is a dark red/crimson model and the blue pearl burst. There's a guy called Bass Japan Direct and he's covered a few of the PJR's/Specials, definitely recommend checking those videos out for anyone interested in them.

[@smackothy]

I love this sm, especially since fender stuff isn’t kept track of as much as Gibson or other brands so I learned about a lot of awesome models I didn’t know about

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.

[@CherriPicking]

I never heard about the Bass VI... may have to look into that! Currently learning guitar, was starting to think about picking up a bass as well, that sounds like a perfect compromise! Probably just the squier though lol

[@sentientsonicmachines]

The Squier ones are really good! Chicago Music Exchange has all the wacky colors but they always seem to be out of stock/on preorder. The black one you can get anywhere.

[@stephencshapiro]

I wouldn’t get a Bass VI to learn bass, but it’s a really cool instrument in its own right.

[@BackyardOasisToday]

Here's an early popular use of the Bass VI that gets referenced a lot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWSUYXqQnrOlnbssi=3YKX6EwbMVDvIe07. I think the story goes that on the recording Glen played Carol Kaye's Danelectro Bass 6, but I'm guessing Fender gave him this one for the TV show.

[@WillBillie]

Owned the Pawn Shop series Supersonic. Very odd guitar when i got it, 2 volumes, and the pickup selector was wired opposite of the standard 3 way, where the up position was the bridge, and down was the neck. Guess I could've had a weird dud, but it was a pretty solid guitar otherwise, and the purpleish flake color was great.

[@NiceLittleLeprechaun]

Great video and i actually saw one fender i haven`t seen before (i have owned the majority of the models you featured)

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate it!

[@minimumwade]

Thanks for the new shopping list! good job on the video!

[@AudiomoMusic]

It was absolutely mental watching this video and then suddenly seeing myself with a mustang in it 😂 You did a great job, well done.

[@johnetone]

Awesome and enjoyable vid! I think the only Fender guitars that I didn’t hear about here were the Aerodyne models and the Subsonics. Not sure if they need to be added in the appendix or not. Anyway, really cool looking at all of these things with your narration. Aloha!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yeah I debated on whether those needed to be in here or not, there is a brief shoutout to the Subsonic Strat.

[@rocketsurgeon4461]

Yes. More content please!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Hopefully working on the next one soon!

[@hectorfigueroa6648]

great vid!!! I was lucky to buy a new-old stock Venus for about $430 in 2023 and it's a lovely guitar, I hope you can find one!

[@stevenpape2021]

The Telecaster Bass had two models. One was a remake of the original Precision, all slab body and the original style pickup. The other had a large humbucker right up against the neck. Our bass player had one of the latter and I preferred it to the Rickenbacker 4001 he switched to.

[@Rvdy.mp3]

Great video but there is one bass that has to be mentioned. The 6 string bass for the bassist of alien ant farm. I couldn't believe it's a fender when I saw it.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I've got that on my "addendum" list!

[@ThomasJackMoore]

It might be worth mentioning the Fender Esprit (EsssPree) wascthe basis for what became the Robben Ford model out of the Fender Custom Shop.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

That's some good info, thanks!

[@PedroFreire95]

Loved this, thanks for putting it together. You should do the same for amps! From the hot rod, deluxe reverb, to the vibrolux and the vaporizer

[@RubyRoks]

Bottom master is a mood :3 Great video :)

[@sentientsonicmachines]

It's definitely a name I might have come up with, let's be honest.

[@thomasulrich3107]

Really fun vid! Good work!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate it!

[@thomasulrich3107]

@@sentientsonicmachines Maybe a fun brand to explore is Epiphone! They have a whole lot of history being older than Gibson themselves (You probably know all about that from the research on this vid). And some really cool models like the Coronet, the Wilshire and obviously the Casino. Good luck to you on your youtube journey!

[@alisynn]

Bass VI owner here! I cannot express how much I LOVE this instrument.

[@thedutchdjentleman]

I’d love to see a stratocaster iceberg with all the weird variations and cool rare models. There’s a lot of fun/weird stuff that came out of the 80’s

[@alangreenway6695]

In the Lefthand world it goes Strats, Teles, P’s and J’s, one Jazzmaster, Kurt Cobain and that’s it. Also noted you ignored Fender Acoustics which is absolutely correct!

[@BackyardOasisToday]

Totally agree about ignoring the Fender Acoustics. Do you remember the 12 string one that had the 'broom handle' in the middle? It was a dowel that went from neck joint to end pin (I suppose because of the string tension).

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yep, just went for electrics. And I feel so sorry for y'all lefties. You'd think at least one color per model or something but noooo.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I actually saw several Wildwood versions of this guitar whilst researching the Wildwoods. They're nuts!

[@SrTubular]

Throughout the second part of the video I was thinking, "ok, next will be the Sergio Vallin guitar"... haha. Glad you included it.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Like a strat melted and then they tried to poke it back into place.

[@greendayray]

I kept waiting for the 7 string guitars but they were not included…Fender made 7 string Stratocasters for a guy named Alex Gregory, and later when bands like Korn got popular, Squier made Stratocaster and Stagemaster models from 2000 to 2001. Very hard to find guitars

[@sentientsonicmachines]

That's a good shout. I knew they existed but didn't really think about adding them.

[@greendayray]

@@sentientsonicmachines yea I have the hardtail double humbucker version of the stratocaster. Always wanted to get a 2nd one in metallic black but I can count on one hand how many I’ve ever seen in any color. Oddly I think sunburst is the rarest of the 3 colors

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I went looking for a Squier strat one a while ago and if one pops up again I might snag it.

[@greendayray]

@@sentientsonicmachines definitely do, they are pretty rare. I have no idea what they go for these days but I’m sure it’s more than the $150 I paid back in 2004 for a used one haha

[@hikaritheninth]

Loved this, sick video

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate it! Thanks!

[@HerrNox]

Couldn’t wait for an out of price Venus to pop up online so I’m currently building mine. There’s something awkward about it, yet I just can’t help but love the harp-looking shape and bridge.

[@kierenmoore3236]

“How the hell are we going to sell this thing to dudes?!” “I just thought of a great pun … Venus Envy! 😀” “You’re a genius … !” 🙄😏😄

[@bassy9524]

this was cool as hell and gave me a couple new wishlists for the future. I wanna say tho i know almost nothing about my bass (fender bass lyte) and was hoping to hear something about it. To my knowledge it’s not manufactured anymore and it’s a pretty nice sounding bass

[@sentientsonicmachines]

So the Lyte basses are kind of analogous to the Jackson-style Dinky basses. Same shape but slightly smaller to cut down on weight (along with I think lighter hardware).

[@bassy9524]

@@sentientsonicmachines thank you!

[@PureVatn]

I would not consider the bass VI to be that obscure. We've even seen the beatles playing one. But I will admit that my percepetion of its popularity may be skewd, because I'm an offset enthusiast. But I honestly would think a lot more people would know the name of the Bass VI than the starcaster for example.

[@ardyla0909]

the performer bass is unironically one of my bucket list dream basses, truly a quirky model of the past 🗿

[@stephencshapiro]

Great video! My only note is that your description of the Bass V. Is incomplete and a bit misleading. These aren’t five string basses like we know them today, usually with a low B. These were strung with a high C, thus “eliminating the need” for the higher frets. Rock on 🤘

[@sentientsonicmachines]

@@stephencshapiro good point! There’s not a ton of info about them in the first place but I missed that one. Thanks.

[@sonor72]

Amazing list! There was definitely a handful i learned about (specifically bass version of models i was unaware of for the most part) i might have missed you mentioning that you weren’t going to count mandolins but I’d say the mando-caster could have been mentioned, where it appears on the iceberg i’m not sure but I’d say it’s a model not everyone is familiar with

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Yeah the Mandocaster didn't *really* count but it might be a fun asterisk in later videos.

[@SGBassplayer]

Stuck around for the Philip Kubicki EXF4 Fender Custom Shop; was not disappointed. The only difference between the Fender versions and Kubicki’s own is the electronics; the Kubicki’s are a bit more robust, but having owned both I assure you that either variation is more than capable. The last I heard, you can order new Kubicki basses with either the original Kubicki electronics or the ones used in the Fender Custom Shop, with the FCS giving you A LITTLE bit of a price break.

[@andrewhamson435]

i saw an old gentleman playing a fender bass V at a jazz gig in my local mall and never got to nerd out about it to him but damn he’s one of the small few who seemed to love it

[@cooperlangford1833]

I was teenager when the first generation of Fender Leads came out. They weren’t shredder wannabes. “Shredding” wasn’t a thing back then (though loads of players could do it). The Lead models were aimed at us kids who couldn’t afford Strats and Teles. They were built to get us the Fender product ladder (though most of us just bought second-hand Strats and Teles, which did nothing for Fender’s bottom line).

[@gabedom_]

34:02 HEY! My sister modeled that bass in the '04 Fender catalog. They gave her one, and yeah, it wasn't great.

[@Ais4Drew]

I don’t know why but the SLTS riff bit gets me every time 😂 gonna be going around saying “dun dah dun” for at least half the day now

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I'm glad someone appreciates the bit.

[@spark-e]

I'd honestly just love this kind of video for other guitar brands.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

I have a Reverend and potentially Ibanez one in mind.

[@lucaszembrzuski]

Robben Ford had a really nice Fender ES signature model, and my favourite strange Fender guitar not included in this iceberg is Parallel Universe Strat-Tele Hybrid that almos looks like a Kiesel guitar with 3 single coils and a stratocaster headstock.

[@jasonchristian8362]

'and I'lll die on this hill" lol/ great work, j

[@sentientsonicmachines]

She said as she literally bought a Jazz bass that same week.

[@hazelstorer2702]

I was waiting for the Tye Zamora signature! Great video tho!

[@agnes-berry]

love your writing, keep it up!

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate it! That script took weeks.

[@persistence_of_vision]

I am absolutely obsessed with the Performer, I think it's beautiful. It looks like classic 60s - 70s Japanese "bizarre guitar" styling to me. I think these and the Katana came from Fender Japan?

[@jaymaster77]

I didn't read all the comments to check if someone already mentioned it, but the pawn shop Bass VI has a humbucker under the Jazzmaster cover. Also, as the proud and lucky owner of a MusUar I loved seeing it down there under water 😎

[@SEGREDOSPROIBIDOS1]

I own one of the least known ones, Fender Elan II. Incredible guitar.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Whoops, well there's one I missed. Adding to the "appendix" list. I also think I need to do a separate video on Heartfield.

[@guillermomaclachlan1072]

You did your homework and then some. I miss my 81 Bullet. my first brand new Fender the one with the Bridge integrated with the metal pickguard memories! 🤭❤

[@kkarhiiv95]

One thing I dislike about the Jag-stang, is that there is a huge empty space, that looks like a slipper.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

It's free real estate.

[@queensizeddonger]

The fender Ty Zamora signature bass doesn't exist, it can't hurt you.

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Ohhhhhh this is an excellent one. Added to the "appendix video" list for sure!

[@robertgallagher2226]

loved this vid

[@sentientsonicmachines]

Appreciate you!

[@chairsoutside]

this video is gonna put me down the rabbit hole of searching for rare guitars on Reverb 😩

[@sentientsonicmachines]

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