deanbean502 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Been for a ride to PMT in Birmingham today and they had a gorgeous brand new Fender Jaguar in cobalt blue I didn't know they had started to produce them again i just had to have a go and it was just as expected a very nice bass indeed Finish was exceptional and it felt really nicely put together and not to heavy. Im the market for a new bass and i was very tempted watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 [quote name='deanbean502' post='1362009' date='Sep 4 2011, 06:25 PM']Been for a ride to PMT in Birmingham today and they had a gorgeous brand new Fender Jaguar in cobalt blue I didn't know they had started to produce them again i just had to have a go and it was just as expected a very nice bass indeed Finish was exceptional and it felt really nicely put together and not to heavy. Im the market for a new bass and i was very tempted watch this space[/quote] PMT is always a dangerous place for your wallet! I went into PMT Oxford to look at amps and came home with an Epiphone Viola! The Jaguar look great and I would have one myself if I wasn't broke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectionBG Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Oh I love these basses so much its un-natural! I quite fancy the SB models, not a big fan of the new CAR, prefer the older productions red (naturally!) Great instruments, I hope Ill be able to bag myself a new production sunburst when I can afford one... A big when.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefart Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Still not seen the cobalt blue - Fender's own website still doesn't have a picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean502 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 [quote name='fragglefart' post='1362052' date='Sep 4 2011, 07:04 PM']Still not seen the cobalt blue - Fender's own website still doesn't have a picture![/quote] Its special probably the best colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid21948/cid682/fender-jaguar-bass-in-cobalt-blue-metallic.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses...ue-metallic.asp[/url] Looks good! B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefart Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Now that is stunning, still partial to the CAR too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thought jags were discontinued! Looks like they've been reinstated . Red is nicest IMO but the blue is still fantastic. Looks like they've got rid of the matching headstocks unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransistorBassMan Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I tried one in Wunjos a couple of weeks ago. Very nice indeed (Candy Apple Red) I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I don't think they've ever been discontinued, just not imported into the UK for a while. I believe they continued to be available in the USA, but the exchange rate scuppered them for this market. Any idea whether the red one with the matching headstock is going to be imported again? I spent ages trawling for a secondhand one, but missed the two (black ones) that came up and there have been none since. I bought my Aerodyne instead. Mind you, I don't really [i][/i]need[i][/i] one now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I had one for a while a couple of years back, but struggled with the shape. Plus, there were so many options on the tone, I just kept fiddling the whole time I should have been playing! I was always - 'nice precision tone' or 'nice jazz tone'....eventually, I just picked up a jazz and a precision....! Now I just plug in and play..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfastard Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) [quote]I don't think they've ever been discontinued, just not imported into the UK for a while. I believe they continued to be available in the USA, but the exchange rate scuppered them for this market. Any idea whether the red one with the matching headstock is going to be imported again?[/quote] Jaguars vanished from the fender site for a couple of years but now they are back on it listed as a Deluxe version so I'm guessing they were discontinued and are now back in production with a different spec. I believe the older jags were all Japanese? Mine is. Ye gods I need to learn how to spell again. Edited September 5, 2011 by Batfastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The older ones were counted as deluxe aswell, still made in Japan. They were officially discontinued, no idea why they brought them back, my guess is they are exactly the same. I would hope the electronics have a needed upgrade. Had trouble with buzzes and a dodgy battery compartment. Got rid of the 2 nicer finishes in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfastard Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Ah didn't know they were sold as deluxe before. And fender should definatley have black as a finish option. I've .ever been a fan of white basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I have the first version in Hot Rod Red , with matching headstock. With a pick , the neck pickup alone (passive) sounds like a Precision. I heard nasty popping sounds and discovered the battery connection was shakey. There was no clip-on attachment. What seemed easy was less secure. I added several layers of tape to the end of the battery to make it press harder against the contacts. So far OK. Now I am saving up for a Cobalt Blue. grenadilla birmingham,alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 [quote name='grenadilla' timestamp='1319159442' post='1410759'] I have the first version in Hot Rod Red , with matching headstock. With a pick , the neck pickup alone (passive) sounds like a Precision. I heard nasty popping sounds and discovered the battery connection was shakey. There was no clip-on attachment. What seemed easy was less secure. I added several layers of tape to the end of the battery to make it press harder against the contacts. So far OK. Now I am saving up for a Cobalt Blue. grenadilla birmingham,alabama [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 [i]My new Cobalt Blue Jaguar arrived today. The bridge pickup is closer to the bridge and it gets a more scooped sound than my older version Hot Rod Red. The neck seems a little bigger at the 7th fret.Leo Fender would be proud! My cat likes the shipping box![/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Pics Please Now LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Bet there's no left handed version though, or if there is it will cost a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I looked at one of the new jag basses at Nevadas this week, in black, not quite the original having passive electronics and P/J pick ups. Nice neck but not quite the same as my 94/5 MIJ jag . im saving for an ESH stinger so anyone looking for a jag give me a shout, its mint condition in antique white/tortose n loads a chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 [quote name='Batfastard' timestamp='1315255017' post='1363484'] Jaguars vanished from the fender site for a couple of years but now they are back on it listed as a Deluxe version so I'm guessing they were discontinued and are now back in production with a different spec. I believe the older jags were all Japanese? Mine is. Ye gods I need to learn how to spell again. [/quote] Indeed they did varnish. And spellcheck is your fiend, BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1323814101' post='1467509'] Indeed they did varnish. And spellcheck is your fiend, BTW [/quote] Although, ironically, your post goes some way to disproving it! Spellcheck can be a false friend at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 god bless the Jag. I have been praising them for years. Sing it loud and proud brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 yeah, no left handed. How much more work is it to produce one? If cheapo companies (with all due respect to Johnson etc) make the effort, why can't we have a Fender Jag??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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