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Mine arrived on Friday but only really tonight I've had the chance to do anything. Out of the box it was still set up to Fender guide, except the relief which was on 25/1000ths. So neck off (HATE THAT KIND OF SET UP ) got it right 2nd try. The rest, saddle, intonation, pup height, all nice and easy. The fretboard seemed pale so that's had 3 lots of lemon. Tuners are good reverse ones, the neck is, to me C, but a fraction deeper. Very comfortable and fast. Frets chords beautifully. This bass is very light for a jazz which is a BIG bonus. The question was asked on TB about how thick the body of the bass is. It's the slimmer 1.5 inches. The feel of the paintwork on the body is good. I've played relics that really felt "grubby" and it was off putting for me. Couple of tiny issues for me,. The tort plate seemed to have a very stubborn coat of muck on it. Just a bit of elbow grease though. The vol/tone controls have a washer with a nubbin (lovely word ) that holds the tone rotary where you set it. On the neck pup controls, that washer was bent. OK, sound. Don't expect a dood review. Neck pup. Gorgeous. From lovely smooth to rather punchy. Bridge pup. Little bit weaker but you can easily get from burp to honk. Very good sounding pups with plenty of beans. As with a lot of jazzes, put both pups on full and you get the volume drop. I'm not noticing any 50 cycle hum though. My favourite so far is neck pup, full volume, 1/3 up the tone control. Bridge pup 1/3 vol, 1/3 up the tone control. Great rock sound. The stacked pots don't give all the tones you could want as they are pre set clicks. I'm sure this was done originally to stop the vol control moving when you move the tone control. I'm thinking of a way round this, but it's just nit picking. So, a light, versatile, well made, well playing jazz that looks different (your call on good or bad). I know I won't have to worry about cymbals, drunks or roadies with this bass. It is, IMO, a cracking bass at a fair price. Keeper? Who knows with me? Burgundy Mist and Maple Precision you say Played about with in 3rd bedroom, not too much vol, Streamliner 900, Barefaced Gen3 Super Twin. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/002_zpsvwcevtnc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/003_zpsb1aee8e1.jpg.html"][/url]

Fenders do seem to go up each year. Dread to think what they will cost next year with recent $/£ fluctuations

Now £70 more expensive in Thomann and they only have one left. Seem to have read released in US on either 4th or 8th of July. I might have dreamt that GAK are still showing available to order, but they've done that before haven't they. I'm probably not the only person to have ordered something from GAK and given up several months later (mind usually they are very good)>

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1467491196' post='3084140'] Is it odd that compared to BC Talkbass is relatively quiet on these? Are they not available in the US yet? [/quote] I wonder Chris, with TB being a lot more American, if it's perhaps not such a big deal over there? Fenders are obviously cheaper there and there are a lot more available there than here. Custom colours, stack knobs rarely available here and when they are they are often pricey? Or perhaps they aren't available there as you say [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1467531332' post='3084247'] Having spent half an hour with it plugged in, I must say, it does sound good. Neck pickup sounds wonderful. Wind in 3/4 of the bridge pickup and I couldn 't stop slapping (oo er). But I haven't got a gig for 2 weeks, so I can't tell how it will sit in the mix. But I suspect it will be great. It's not often I plug something in at home and just keep playing, so full marks so far. [/quote] Glad somebody is putting it into words Martin

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1467490555' post='3084132'] Special order only now at GuitarGuitar, so the two have sold very quickly this evening. Implies more are available?? [/quote] Ask them and let us know At one stage Andertons were showing "next delivery Aug 30th". Then they were showing "may be discontinued"

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1467487213' post='3084098'] It's weird isn't it! I tweeted them and they said they are sure it is limited at the moment. Oh well, I've always wanted a shell pink Fender, always wanted a road worn, but didn't want to pay £1100! [/quote] Yes, very weird. The Flea was £882 The "normal" 60's Road Worn jazz is now showing around the £1200 mark. I've heard the normal Road Worn (50's P , 60'S J ) are soon to be discontinued. Fender, who can even guess, never mind know

Andertons are already showing that this line may be discontinued. Mind you, the Geddy and Marcus were limited runs. In 1998

I wish I could take decent photos Anyway, in the interest of comparing Road Wornness [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/007_zpsyqmrsugz.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/007_zpsyqmrsugz.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/008_zpskgfjanvn.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/008_zpskgfjanvn.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1467457584' post='3083798'] Only 1 left at guitar guitar now, there were 3 this morning and 4 last night. I've never seen a bass sell this quick, it has to be this thread, right? [/quote] Yes, according to the splendid Danny at the equally splendid Kenny's Music (brilliant service!!!) this thread has contributed. Wish my bloody Adam Clayton would sell as quickly

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467439359' post='3083656'] I'm looking forward to setting this up over the weekend and giving it a proper test drive. Here are some more pictures.... [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [/quote] Cracking job Warren , wish I had your camera and descriptive skills. I'm gutted, I got the heavy one at 8lb 4oz VERY late gig last night, with a Rockinbetter 4003s I raised from the near dead. Looking forward to a lot less work to get this splendid critter playing for me. EDIT, come to think of it, wish I had your sky!

Yup, nipped home for allotted time. Only had time to open, tune etc. Back at t'mill now. Finish here, out to gig so nowt from me until tomorrow. But, looks good, feels good, well built and nice acoustically. Hiram will no doubt do a great review tomorrow.

Not quite as Shell Pink as you would think, but gloriously light

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1467363959' post='3083069'] There must be something wrong with my laptop screen here Karl, for a moment I thought YOU were agreeing you could be happy with one bass. you've practically got your own facebook shop [/quote] One may be a tad fickle

PLEASE SOMEBODY....................link to whatever happened in Milwaukee, I missed that thread and can't find it. It's keeping me awake at night

I'm in hiding

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467317007' post='3082854'] I know this is heresy, but you can be totally happy with ONE bass. I had just one bass from 1976 right up until I joined this forum six years ago and was perfectly content. Then of course everything went completely crazy apeshit bananas hat-stand. If you select 'the one bass' that will do everything you need - and stay off the internet, you'll be fine. [/quote] What he said (in a rare lucid moment)

[quote name='quinlan' timestamp='1467314671' post='3082817'] Hi guys, Going to my favorite shop yesterday... find a new fender mex roadworn shell pink relic, wtf !!! ... ask to try her... and 1h later... my bank account was little bit lighter.... pick it tomorow.... cant wait.... [/quote] Nice one [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467315099' post='3082825'] It depends what time DPD arrive, but I will certainly try and do the photos if they get here earlier enough - and weigh the bugger! I have a gig to get out to late afternoon, so fingers crossed. [/quote] I'm the same, get there and set up before the Wales game, play after it. Just what I chuffin need on a [s]NBD[/s] Friday

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467302071' post='3082697'] That makes two of us then :-) Ooh! Collectable too! Yes, I noticed that. Is that a result of Sterling be so rubbish at the moment? [/quote] Yes, guess it's the exchange. Having said that, I've noticed in the past Thomann were often a little more expensive on Fenders. Warren, I do hope you are going to do the NBD photos and reviews, cos I'm crap at that stuff (esp photos ). Your public awaits with baited discreet trousers

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467293086' post='3082595'] I've just received an e-mail from Kenny's. Mine is arriving tomorrow. Karl - I blame you! [/quote] I've got the same email. I blame me Last time I looked at GAK they were "available to order". Heard THAT before! They are also describing it as a Factory Special Run Andertons had 2 left an hour ago. Thomann had them in this AM, but £60 more expensive.

There's the rub John. There must be SOME reason they are £300 cheaper than the Mex Road Worn Jazz. And I'll bet a good bit of that equates to a heavy bass. You will know early next week

I simply paid by card, which gets me the bass and gives me the time to sort funding Between the gig money I have, the gig money before my bill is due, and putting up a "tribute" bass on Facebook, I MIGHT get away without selling my Clayton Jazz

Everone's a comedian Well done Gareth. Photos and report down to you (phew !)