FinnDave Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Just taken delivery of my new bass, a Fender Classic Series Jazz Bass with lacquer (nitro cellulose) finish. I bought it on Monday in Reading, but couldn't bring it home as I was on my bike, so it came today in a FedEx van. I used to have one of the older classic series 60s Jazzes, and loved it, but for some reason decided to sell everything when I left Finland last year. I have pined for it ever since, and now have its new improved twin. It comes with a tweed finish hard case and seemed very playable in the shop. I'll fine tune the set up today and see how it compares to the old one and my current US Standard Jazz as well. [attachment=136323:1-DSC_0002.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Lovely. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Yes, that looks nice. The finish does look a bit different to the US standards. Is the pup spacing the same? You wouldn't maybe want to be back here now, about 25+ here today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice, the coolest looking combo for a Jazz IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Looking good, hope you are very happy together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1370424179' post='2100514'] Yes, that looks nice. The finish does look a bit different to the US standards. Is the pup spacing the same? You wouldn't maybe want to be back here now, about 25+ here today [/quote] I was told 28C in Kouvola (where I lived for 15+ years) yesterday, about 10 degrees more than here. Loved the Finnish summers, out riding my Harley every day. I haven't measured the PU spacing, but it feels the same as the US Standard. I need more space to have them both out at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 New bass looking better now, removed protective film from the scratchplate to let the tort shine and cleaned the paw prints off the neck and body. Checked neck relief, action, PU height, and intonation and, for the first time in my experience, all were spot on spec. Sounds good through my little Ashdown EB180 at home levels, will take to rehearsal tomorrow evening and see how it sounds with the full band, possibly with my ABM 500 and 410 if I can be bothered to heave it into the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 NICE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Pick up spacing appears identical to my 2008 US Standard, based on an unscientific eyeballing of the two held face to face. No hands left to take a picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Nice bit of wood there Dave... congrats. Edited June 5, 2013 by bh2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 nice bass - I do not think the finish is lacquer (nitro cellulose) though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Fender does: [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/basses/jazz-bass/classic-series-60s-jazz-bass-lacquer/"]http://www.fender.co...z-bass-lacquer/[/url] nice bass. Like a roadworn but in better condition. Edited June 5, 2013 by deanovw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Definitely nitro, clearly stated on the box it all came in, plus it smells slightly of it. Definitely looks different to the poly finished one I used to have. This is a new range, and I had trouble tracking any down over here, lots of places waiting for stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Looks glorious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1370448964' post='2101073'] Looks glorious. [/quote] Cheers, sounds pretty good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Win, win, then. Result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1370425674' post='2100539'] Very nice, the coolest looking combo for a Jazz IMO. [/quote] Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Jellyfish' timestamp='1370470724' post='2101632'] Couldn't agree more. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Baptized the new bass this evening at band rehearsal, very pleased with it. Sounded great and was comfortable to play. Appearance was much admired by the rest of the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1370442883' post='2100934'] nice bass - I do not think the finish is lacquer (nitro cellulose) though [/quote] The OP is correct. Nitrocellulose lacquer finish and tweed hard case are the improvements made for the 2013 Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass. Nitro is only available on the sunburst model though. Black and white models are still available but at the old spec (poly finish, no case!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1370610884' post='2103426'] The OP is correct. Nitrocellulose lacquer finish and tweed hard case are the improvements made for the 2013 Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass. Nitro is only available on the sunburst model though. Black and white models are still available but at the old spec (poly finish, no case!) [/quote] thanks I did not know that - yes nitro is definitely an improvement worth having Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1370611086' post='2103430'] thanks I did not know that - yes nitro is definitely an improvement worth having [/quote] The case is pretty good as well, nothing like the cardboard Thomann tweed case I had a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Great looking bass - is it the new issue of the Classic 60's? I only see the Classic 70's ones in stores just now. I saw on TB that a lot of people prefer the 60's ones because the pups are in slightly different positions and really nail the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Yes, 2013 version of the Classic 60s JB. Don't think there are many in the shops yet, had some trouble tracking one down, but it was well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I'll definitely try one out when they appear locally. i knew after I joined this place I'd never be happy with just one bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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