That new Alternative Reality Electric XII from Fender....

Musicman20

Apparently it is a limited run and I am very tempted by the LPB.

JerkMoans

Yes: rather tempted meself.  And with a birthday coming up this week, too!

Some places have them as low as £749 in blue and white...

richardhomer

Can someone order a white one and decide to flip it within a few weeks for £500, please?

MrBump

The LPB looks ace.

tony99

I'd like to see some pics please

also, how is pronounced? is it "eksel" or "axel"

I imagine it's the former, as it'd be more alliterative, electric eksel

bluechargeboy

tony99 said:

I'd like to see some pics please

also, how is pronounced? is it "eksel" or "axel"

I imagine it's the former, as it'd be more alliterative, electric eksel

It's pronounced "twelve."

JerkMoans

bluechargeboy said:

tony99 said:

I'd like to see some pics please

also, how is pronounced? is it "eksel" or "axel"

I imagine it's the former, as it'd be more alliterative, electric eksel

It's pronounced "twelve."

Surely 'duodecim'?

octatonic

tony99 said:

I'd like to see some pics please

also, how is pronounced? is it "eksel" or "axel"

I imagine it's the former, as it'd be more alliterative, electric eksel

LOL.

Funkfingers

My local Fender dealership claims to have the first example in the UK. When I visited, it was on the bench, awaiting attention to the nut slots. 

DulcetJones

Just googled it for images, looks great but what's with droopy sock headstock?

mart

MrBump said:

The LPB looks ace.

Indeed, and plays pretty nicely too - much more comfortable than a Ric. And the sounds are good.

stickyfiddle

I love it. I categorically don't need one, and I'm aware the shape and bridge are not quite as the originals, but it looks and sounds brilliant in its own right. Though there's a part of me that's always wondered about a Ricky 620-12... 

EricTheWeary

https://youtu.be/MJZaoXmrFaQ

JerkMoans

Funkfingers said:

My local Fender dealership claims to have the first example in the UK. When I visited, it was on the bench, awaiting attention to the nut slots. 

Lucky Fret seem to have some in stock... Wunjo say 'in stock with supplier', albeit for about £55 more...

JerkMoans

After trying - and failing - to find one to try in person, where they seem to have sold out all stock in shops round here, I've grasped the nettle and ordered one from Rimmers...  Fingers crossed, NGD tomorrow!

Funkfingers

JerkMoans said:

Rimmers

For the brown sound?

JerkMoans

Funkfingers said:

JerkMoans said:

Rimmers

For the brown sound?

And lasting, 'fresh-breath' confidence

JerkMoans

Well...  NGD thread shortly...