Prime_BASS Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) Making sacrifices for tjhe bandand for the girlfriend since we decided we are moving in together. I wasn't overly happy as I've lost a fantastic bass that I really got on with. I never really 'got' jazz basses, and promptly sold on the few I've had too. Having never really had a go on 60s spacing jazz, I was eager to see how they sounded. Luckily there was a local guy selling one pretty cheap. I went, I tried, I brought it. Surprisingly happy with a a passive single coil after using active humbuckers for ages. Happy for now at least. [attachment=136698:IMAG0197.jpg][attachment=136699:IMAG0198.jpg][attachment=136700:IMAG0201.jpg][attachment=136701:IMAG0203.jpg][attachment=136702:IMAG0204.jpg] Edited June 11, 2013 by Prime_BASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 A very nice look acquisition, Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1370814541' post='2106000'] A very nice look acquisition, Prime [/quote] Yeah, ticked all the boxes and spent less than what I wanted, wasn't keen on the colour but in the flesh looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 That's a nice colour! How's it sound and play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Very nice colour dude! Is it a mex or USA? Did my old baby stay within the Basschat fold? Hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Mexican by the truss rod access? Great colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='OBT1000_S12' timestamp='1370898648' post='2107261'] That's a nice colour! How's it sound and play? [/quote] A lot better than others I have had, a lot better than the '96 deluxe I had a while a go, the 60s pickup position while only small difference makes it a lot new comfortable to. It sounds as jazz should, does all the sounds very well, a passive beast with alnico pups sounds great, currently have the neck pickup just off bridge on full and the tone roles off some. With my effects o get some great Rage tones. [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1370901718' post='2107330'] Very nice colour dude! Is it a mex or USA? Did my old baby stay within the Basschat fold? Hope you enjoy it! [/quote] Yeah colour is pretty cool, its either aqua flake or ocean turquoise metallic. Yeah it did, user 'dandelion' brought it and is uber pleased with it, it saw loads of action with me. Sad to lose it and already watching another basic on eBay haha. It's a USA jazz, I had some specific requirements when looking and being of US or Jap origin was on of them. [quote name='iconic' timestamp='1370930166' post='2107477'] Mexican by the truss rod access? Great colour! [/quote] It's Us jazz my friend, its a bit of an older one, before the 2000s. Not sure on exact model but I have feeling its a 60's reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hey mate, Whats the Serial Number? Never seen one like that before, awesome colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wow, i never knew 60's jazzers had headstock adjustment, so wrongly assumed the reissues were heelend adjuster too... i thought that headstock adjuster came out in 73 and went out in 81.....tis true what they say you learn something everyday....especially with fenders! Lovely looking tool, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='iconic' timestamp='1370965577' post='2108038'] Wow, i never knew 60's jazzers had headstock adjustment, so wrongly assumed the reissues were heelend adjuster too... i thought that headstock adjuster came out in 73 and went out in 81.....tis true what they say you learn something everyday....especially with fenders! Lovely looking tool, enjoy. [/quote] Well I could be wrong, I'm looking into what exactly it is anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Super colour! Top horn looks longer than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='bh2' timestamp='1370966654' post='2108049'] Super colour! Top horn looks longer than usual. [/quote] I thought so too, but compared to long horns it doesn't look as long as those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1370966300' post='2108045'] Well I could be wrong, I'm looking into what exactly it is anyway [/quote] I would! I have a Japanese 62 RI and it doesn't have 22 frets. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a 22 fret 60's jazz bass, RI or original. You could have a rarity right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Different pick guard shape and less holes than usual... interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1370968809' post='2108086'] I would! I have a Japanese 62 RI and it doesn't have 22 frets. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a 22 fret 60's jazz bass, RI or original. You could have a rarity right there! [/quote] Seems even a fender UK rep is interested in this, he is sourcing what exactly it is. I'm not getting my hopes up though, I am merely happy that it works, its in great condition and I love how it sounds when I play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1370971791' post='2108146'] Seems even a fender UK rep is interested in this, he is sourcing what exactly it is. I'm not getting my hopes up though, I am merely happy that it works, its in great condition and I love how it sounds when I play it. [/quote] Chuffed for you. It looks like it could be something quite unique!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I can't remember the name of the series but I believe there were some early-mid 90s Jazzes that had slimmer bodies than usual and 22 frets (similar the the US deluxes of the mid-late 90s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 It's also not a 60s reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1370972808' post='2108161'] It's also not a 60s reissue. [/quote] Aye, you may be right. Just googled long horns and seems they were as standard for this age of Jazz. Plus there is one that turned up on Talkbass that is in the same colour. Pickguard is the same and has the same number screw holes. And only measuring with my eyes but the top horn seems to be just as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Interesting, what is a fender long horn jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='iconic' timestamp='1370980611' post='2108315'] Interesting, what is a fender long horn jazz? [/quote] Between '89 and and I think '94 US standard Jazz Bass had a elongated top horn. I'm not sure about Precisions though. This is the first long horn or 'boner' jazz I've seen in the flesh and haven't seen the colour ever before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I like your socks! [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1370814421' post='2105992'] [attachment=136698:IMAG0197.jpg] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='Tweedledum' timestamp='1371030401' post='2108745'] I like your socks! [/quote] Primark if you fancy some, they are also some blue ones with bananas on. Just got word from Fender. Made in 1992 and is a Long horn jazz, has a longer top horn and a deeper cutaway. Colour is Caribbean Mist. Everything else is as you will find on A stanard Jazz bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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