String Through Jazzes

[4 Strings]

Some US Jazzes have string though bodies, others don't.

What's the rule? I know Highway Ones don't and the early ones don't. When was it introduced?

Any help much appreciated.

Many thanks

[Dom in Dorset]

Mine is US standard 2006 and has it.

[Lozz196]

1995 was the turning point, when, from then on, both lines of (US) Fender basses had string-through.

[4 Strings]

Belated thanks both, just what I needed.

[Tankdave]

So, does it make the bass sound different?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='Tankdave' timestamp='1322899213' post='1457057']
So, does it make the bass sound different?
[/quote]
Some people hear a difference some don't.

[Who's Who]

On the newer US Standards, what's most peoples choice?
String through the body, or through the top load bridge?

[Lozz196]

[quote name='Tankdave' timestamp='1322899213' post='1457057']
So, does it make the bass sound different?
[/quote]

In my mind it did, as I thought it added depth to the sound. Then, I bought a `77 Precision, without string-thru, and don`t really notice any difference at all.

I think what it was that I was comparing string-thru MIA Precisions against non string-thru MIM Precisions.

Plus, all the great bass sounds I like - JJ Burnell, Bruce Foxton, Paul Simenon, John Deacon, Glen Matlock - all played Precisions without string-thru.

[Grassie]

I had a '96 Jazz Deluxe V with string-thru and it was great. Sold it a few years ago (to fund a new amp), bought a Mex 4 string (non string-thru) and it sounds as good as the Deluxe. Go figure...

Edited January 13, 2012 by Grant

[leschirons]

I used to have a Roscoe Beck five. I always strung it "through body" and loved the sound. However, I did try it bridge strung once and to be honest, I couldn't tell the difference apart from the tension on the low B.