thebassist

Congratulations. Beautiful bass in a beautiful colour.

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1421152912' post='2657664'] The Fender label or 'other' label isn't the issue for me. If I factor in a host of other variables such as, pick up choice, strings, pick or fingers, valves or SS, EQ settings, speaker cabs there is a very real chance that I'll disappear up my own 'starfish' and forget that this is all about playing music. [/quote] Spot on.

[quote name='The Badderer' timestamp='1421017372' post='2656351'] With fender it seems to all be about the dreaded quality control. If you knew that when you bought a new fender it would always be a "good" one then i doubt there would ever be any brand bashing. You know just what you're going to get as a Fender will just do what a Fender does, no more, no less. I guess where it falls down for some people is when people fork out money for a mid-high end Fender to end up disappointed due to getting a "bad" one. If they could mostly eliminate this situation then i think there would be much less Fender bashing. If they got the QC right then the only people moaning about Fenders would be idiots who buy a Fender expecting it to do things a Fender will never do because Fender stay in the niche that they occupy. The issue is the "bad" ones. I get both sides of the argument as I have a nice USA fender that I love, but i have 4 other gorgeous basses that are totally different to a Fender and do things a Fender will never do. [/quote] I agree with this. I reckon if you want a Fender, you should be sure to play it before parting with your cash.

I LOVE Fender

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1420936215' post='2655367'] Hmm ive played one at Guitar Guitar, and to be honest it was just as floppy as any other Fender 5 string. not sure if its got to do with the way the saw there necks.? it just didn't feel tight and focused like an SR5's B string. [/quote] Yes, on reflection I think my statement that they've solved the B is actually wrong. I think I should have said they've solved it on some of the US Standard model Jazz Bass 5s. I've played maybe 5 of them and owned 2. The 2 I owned were great which is why I bought them but the other 3 were lacking. Not necessarily just on the B either. I love Fenders myself, but you definitely need to play before you buy in my opinion!

[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1420882126' post='2654438'] Ive had a usa fender 5 didnt like the b string.i liked the spector sound but the body felt too small. I like yamahas and sandberg but gas got the better of me once again. I love my carvin xb75p so thats one im keeping. Yes im crazy but ive got to try a few [/quote] Have you tried the latest model US Standard Fender Jazz Bass V? They've solved the B issue.

I sold my all original '64 Jazz and then got the chance to buy it back a year later. My girlfriend at the time, and now wife, sold her car so I could get it back.

Oh that's quite tasty that.

I love pre Ernie Balls but only do rosewood fingerboards. Do they exist?!?

What a wonderful bass. Massive congratulations!

Sold a pedal to Martin. Great communication and instant payment. Superb to deal with.

Why does it have to be a heavy relic?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1420137697' post='2646044'] Happy New year - I`ve just re-purchased a white/maple 2008 Precision. I bought it last year, then sold it, and missed it a fair bit. Was actually going to contact the Basschatter concerned and ask if, when he decide to move it on, I could have first refusal but he beat me to it and put it up on here, so I snapped it up. Has a mint green PG - tort usually my fave, but this kindof suits the bass so it`s staying. The 2008 onwards Precisions really are something. [/quote] I had the same thing happen with my 2013 Jazz

I'd be amazed if this sells for that money!

I love the current versions of US jazz basses - the standards and the deluxe models are superb now. You still need to be careful of course but there is definitely better consistency with US Fenders. I bought a US Standard Jazz 4 string last year, sold it, regretted it, then went back to the music shop where they had three US Standards in stock and none were as good as the one I sold. Thankfully I was able to buy the one I'd sold back

Wow - really, really beautiful!

Have you tried a Fender V with graphite truss rod? Far superior to the previous versions.