Fender FB-59
submitted 10/28/2009
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Submitter |
unclepoppy |
Where Purchased |
Woodwind & Brasswind, South Bend, IN |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
Christmas gift ($US) |
Sound
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Very good overall for a variety of tones, it's bright and loud for bluegrass but can sound mellow enough for solo fiddle tunes or vocal accompaniment. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Had a bad 5th string buzz when I got it, I had to work on the guide notch to eliminate. I changed to medium gauge strings & adlusted tailpiece tension & tweaked the truss rod to suit myself. |
Setup Rating |
6 |
Appearance
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It's purty ! ! Nice inlays, gold hardware, nice finish. My wife likes it more than I do. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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I've read complaints about the plating wearing off,esp. on the armrest, but I haven't had that problem. It weighs a ton but is solidly put together,stays in tune well. I can't see why I would need a backup. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Never dealt with Fender, I do my own setups & repairs. |
Customer Service |
5 |
Components
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I haven't changed any parts out yet, seems to be no need to, though I have been thinking of going to a black head and ebony buttons for the cool factor. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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Plays, sounds, and looks good. The only issues might be in factory setup. |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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