spinynorman Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 There seems to be a steady stream of Fender MIM Jazz 5-strings on US eBay going for not much money - one just went for £158. I know the neck's quite wide at the nut, but I like that. Pickups can be changed. I want a cheap passive 5 and I'm finding it hard to think of reasons not to go for one of those. The new ones here have "Upgrade" in the name. Anyone know what the upgrade actually was and when they started? Quote
Exile252 Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 I got mine a year ago, and it didn't say anything about an upgrade :S Quote
The Burpster Posted May 13, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 Most of the major parts for MIM Fenders are actually made in the US plant so dont be put off if VFM is what you want. The neck is likely to be very similar to a US one but not finished as well. The body may be made of 2-3 pieces of wood rather than 1-2 as a US. The hardware may not be as good but thats all easily changed. That kind of money sounds like a no brainer to me... Get one and pimp it....! Quote
spinynorman Posted May 22, 2008 Author Posted May 22, 2008 So I got one. Midnight Wine - seems that's the most common colour - from a pawn shop on eBay. Cost £160 + £45 shipping, and the best bit is Customs let it through without VAT or duty. Came in a week too. A similar one just went for £290 + £25 on UK eBay, so I'm feeling quite happy. First thing I'll change is the strings, then we'll see. Quote
MythSte Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Good Score! At that price, if you dont like it im sure i can give it a good home! Quote
spinynorman Posted May 23, 2008 Author Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) Long live the weak dollar! It's getting hard not to win a US auction from here. Edited May 23, 2008 by spinynorman Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 I used to have one. Lovely feeling bass to play & excellent quality as well. Only complaint I had was the lack of output. Pickups are cheap these days, though Quote
Exile252 Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='205317' date='May 23 2008, 11:23 PM']I used to have one. Lovely feeling bass to play & excellent quality as well. Only complaint I had was the lack of output. Pickups are cheap these days, though [/quote] This is true, and is also the reason I'm hoping to put new ones on mine Quote
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