Yeah, that’s the key point, 
I would never bring a Fodera to a gig even if I own one, that said if I’m a Fodera artist, then it’s my job to be seen with one.
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I had a Geddy Lee, Fender and used for several years, sold it at a good profit and purchased a Squier Paranormal Jazz when they came out, no mods except Fender black tapewound flats. Been using it for about 3 years now, we end our tunes on the same note and time, we get paid the agreed - upon fee. I really like it and get no complaints. The Fender decal “tax” is a bit much, to me they are just wood and wires. The Jazz is nice for a beginner due to the narrrow(er) neck and thin fingerboard - any Squier will do although a Fender/Squier looks “country” rather than “rock”. I am just under 80 YO, having nephropathy and balance issues so I sit when I play. Started in 1964 it is now 2025. Lotsa good advice on this forum; keep looking om it and good luck !
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Oh, sorry, my bad… I should have said he wasn’t then. He was just a dude with a Ken Smith. It wasn’t until many years after that when he became a Ken Smith and Aguilar artist.
Back then… he was driving this beat up 80s era Camaro that he could barely fit his gear into, that broke down frequently, but damn if he didn’t have the choicest gear. 
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A dude’s got to have his priorities!
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I am not an experienced bass player but discovered that I really go towards that vintage sound of an Ibanez or a Schecter. Having that said, the amp plays a role too. I never got exactly the sound I wanted with my cheap Donner amp which is not a bad amp, by no means, but when I played Lady Ibanez on my GK Legacy 210, it was like heaven opened up LOL. I like playing on other basses but my Ibanez in combination with the GK amp is my preferred set up.
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