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[quote name='walbassist' post='1305793' date='Jul 16 2011, 01:12 PM']I am no vintage Fender expert, but i) I thought '62s were all stack knobs, and ii) shouldn't the "offset contour body " transfer be on the ball of the headstock?[/quote] The contour body can be next to the jazz bass logo.. but im confused about the knobs... cant see someone trying to get away with a $24,000 fake though..

My lord.. if this overpriced i dont care.. what a fantastic bass.... if i had the spare cash i would love it.... bit confused with the controls though? [url="http://www.edroman.com/detail_sheets/fender_jbass_d746.html"]http://www.edroman.com/detail_sheets/fender_jbass_d746.html[/url]

a bass collection should be considered

sorry to go off topic somewhat, but i guess im comparing the CIJ RI which is really the same bass as the AV 62 RI.. with a few differences if you really want stack knobs..... AV comes out at 1700 ish.. the CIJ comes out at 700 ish.. no brainner unless you really want the USA letters on your bass.. seems like they only seem crazy because there going up in price... in context there still a bargain compared to USA Fenders.. wether you think USA Fenders are too expensive is a different matter..

[quote name='Rasta' post='1304818' date='Jul 15 2011, 02:38 PM']That's great advice on the strings mate, never tried DR Low riders...do they do them in flat wounds?, i've got some Labella flats at the mo and they're wonderful. I'll have to look up the Korean MTD's. [/quote] i dont think so mate.. but generally, look out for Hex core strings rather than round core.. there a tighter string as the inner core slides with the wrap much less.. god im a geek also those pickups used on MIM jazz basses can sound a bit dull.. a non expensive custom pickup will tighten things up also

yeah it does Mike... dont worry i did the same.. edit.. sorry i worded that wrong.

Do you take your cable out when not playing... if you do there is something that is still switching the preamp on in your bass... it shouldnt run out in weeks....

Yeah i agree 900 is steep for the non USA version.. is that what they are? or is that the USA pickup version MM

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1304958' date='Jul 15 2011, 05:24 PM']I would say its too early to tell how consistently made these new models are, but lets hope they are up to standard (and cheaper)[/quote]well ive never seen a badly made Japanese Fender..good quality is part of they way they do things... cant see why they would start making bad ones now... but the proof is in the pudding i guess..

Sweeet.. very cool mate.. the maple neck certainly adds some edge to the jazz bass tone.. more the gloss than the maple IMO though.. is that Inca silver or Firemist? or neither.. got to be inca being an S1..?

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1304908' date='Jul 15 2011, 04:25 PM']£900 is a bit steep! Is that rrp? Gone are the days when I bought my MIJ P for £440 new![/quote] Sign of the times.. bet there still consistently better than the US counterparts though... i really hope that Japanese Fender dont get to silly prices though..

I put the Lollar pickups in my Jazz bass today.. just... wow..... the bass in Q is a MIJ 62 Jazz bass from 1989 in Surf Green.. fitted with an Audere pre.. ive tried most of the great pups from Nords to Fralins to Sadowsky in my past jazz basses.. but i really really like these pups.. of course they bring the bass alive from the Japan pickups but good god.... its always easy to over state how good new gear is, but these are fantastic pickups.... they are the real deal when it comes to a jazz bass pickup....im really blown away at how good these things sound... there much smoother and less aggressive than the Fralin's i had.. but punchier than the Nordstrand NJse's i had in the CS Fender, and alot less compressed being a single coil... if you want a very aggressive J pickup though these are not for you... i always heard great things about Jason Lollar pickups and im glad to say its all true.... of course your ear will tell you but in my opinion these are as good as Jazz pickups get.. its amazing what a good pickup can do to a bass...this is now a proper world class jazz bass if you get the chance, try these pups in your jazz.!!. it sounds so so good with the Audere...the perfect super jazz tone...im wondering what these pups are like running a passive bass.. through the Aguilar amp there is not anything jazz wise that ive owned, that comes close to what my MIJ sounds like now...incredible pickups that cost alot less than the 200 squid Nordys.. thanks Clarky..

[quote name='Clarky' post='1304127' date='Jul 14 2011, 09:43 PM']Surf green and tort go together rather nicely - check out this CS bass at Coda Music [url="http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_247&products_id=10037&oscsid=460f2c241b2942c6ebedce6c3b2b4d83"]http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php...bedce6c3b2b4d83[/url][/quote] OMG thats given me inspiration.. i thought there were too many colours in that combo before.. but that looks awsmome Clarky!! thanks...

what about Surf Green B.. or the off white of the Jazz you got from me...

Mate if you like Jazz basses why not get the MIM, change the strings to a tighter kind..like the hex core, DR low riders.. and add some more focused pups..i did this to a 5 string jazz and it worked.. those strings mad a big difference to a more focussed tone on the B.. will tighten up the B no doubt... i know you have had a JO before but the 55-01 has a great B.. especially with some FatStacks... Or maybe a Korean made MTD..

wise on the bass you will become.. coat got

punch it Chewy...

[quote name='molan' post='1297750' date='Jul 8 2011, 09:32 PM']That particular Sei was quite 'polite' - not sure if it was the woods or the combination of pickups & pre-amp. I've certainly heard others that sounded very different. Don't see many Sei J basses up for sale, not sure if that's because people hang on to them or just that Martin hasn't made as many [/quote] Yeah there was a time when there were about 4 or 5 up for sale.. one of which i bought of of you Barrie... then sold to Steve. i think Steve has that wonderful Oli white SJ5...... There was another fantastic Sei jazz for when i bought mine and it had a dark wood top.. amazing looking bass.. anyone remember??

Are you liking it more than your white Sei?

[quote name='supabock' post='1297820' date='Jul 8 2011, 10:17 PM']I have Andrews old Sei and its been my bass of choice since i bought it from him...... It has great tone and the barts on it give a great variation and the woods make it a real smooth player. I wouldn't say its polite in its tone but very versatile with its pre amp[/quote]glad your still loving it matey..... ok maybe not polite, but not aggressive like a 75 Jazz with Fralins ...

Ive been saving up for a Nordstrand.. BUT.. the old Sei i had, left a very good impression on me... possibly the most comfortable, playable 5 string ive ever played.. It really is the bass i think about alot.. im aware they are/can be very different basses there was no getting away from the Sei's modern, sometimes polite, jazz bass tone..ok it wasnt really a jazz bass tone... but i would lov e that bass with a super jass bass tone.. i love a classic Fender tone but like the choice of an active eq.. Im in two minds as of the great passive tone of a Nordy 4 or going for a my holly grail passive/active Sei jazz.. oh in a flame maple

Ive been listening to these guy since The Robben Ford Group.. this is smoking jazz funk.. Jimmy Haslip is such a cool bassist, perfect groove with the wonderful understated slap bass thrown in...... no wonder i like the genre so much...

Erm.. who is Joey Jordison?