Rick's Fine '52 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1379399263' post='2212077'] I'm sure they're lovely basses, but pointless as a 66 without lollipops, dots and binding IMO. [/quote] This. This is the issue I have with fender these days. If they call a Jazz RI a '66 (A year specifically known for having lollipos, and dots and binding), then it has to be that, otherwise, why dont they call it a '68, that way they have nothing to worry about, they can get away with regular 70's style tuners that the japs use anyway, and block necks. Like the early Custom Shop J's being called a 1960 on the certs, and having 3 knobs...i could go on... most annoying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yip - collate a feature list of what makes the '66 unique and desireable, and then scribble most of it out. Those crazy Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yep, for it to be a '66 it [i]has[/i] to be dots, binding and lollypops! Cheers Gareth (also from '66, but without the above spec.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1379421249' post='2212428'] This. This is the issue I have with fender these days. If they call a Jazz RI a '66 (A year specifically known for having lollipos, and dots and binding), then it has to be that, otherwise, why dont they call it a '68, that way they have nothing to worry about, they can get away with regular 70's style tuners that the japs use anyway, and block necks. Like the early Custom Shop J's being called a 1960 on the certs, and having 3 knobs...i could go on... most annoying!! [/quote] Apparently it had all the periodic specific '66 features until this guy got involved! http://youtu.be/cmQvxfo75K0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I got one of these. It looks and sounds lovely, is nicely built, only downside for me is the neck is a bit thicker than I'd expected -- not p-bass fat or Warwick thick, just a little thicker than the J-bass norm. Good old internet shopping. Assume that's some kind of period detail, and it seems to add a bit of extra woody thunk, it's even still a fast neck somehow, but I like 'em shallow so I'm probably going to sell it. As others have noted, it's not a let's-pretend period re-creation, but it is a really nice combination of good-lookingnesses. Bit annoying that they painted the 'period' varnish over the binding and fitted a cheap scratchplate. Neither of these things has affected my enjoyment of the instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1379424539' post='2212502'] [media]http://youtu.be/cmQvxfo75K0[/media] [/quote] Woah! Nearly missed that cheeky post! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1379421249' post='2212428'] This. This is the issue I have with fender these days. If they call a Jazz RI a '66 (A year specifically known for having lollipos, and dots and binding), then it has to be that, otherwise, why dont they call it a '68, that way they have nothing to worry about, they can get away with regular 70's style tuners that the japs use anyway, and block necks. Like the early Custom Shop J's being called a 1960 on the certs, and having 3 knobs...i could go on... most annoying!! [/quote] I'm with you 100% on this. The '60/'62 thing annoys me even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 [quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1379837082' post='2217109'] I'm with you 100% on this. The '60/'62 thing annoys me even more [/quote] Yeah. I've often wondered about this as well. I once had a Japanese P bass which purported to be a 62 reissue. However, no tort plate with the sunburst finish. No long stem reverse tuners. No vintage bridge. No strap button on the back of the headstock. To me it was just a Japanese P bass. Nothing wrong with that as it was a serviceable bass. Just don't call it a 62 reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smythe Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Anyone know what stock strings comes on this bass? i picked up one in october and was pleasantly surprised with the strings installed on it. Very bright and cutting... PS. Its the best Jazz ive ever played. great pickup output , weighty, well constructed and i prefer the thicker than normal neck. Apparently its modelled on a '65 Jazz, even though its a '66 reissue...strange ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Think I saw one of these on the GAK website a while back... very pretty, loving the white headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi fellow groovers i am interested in this white bass. Could you share picts and impressions of your bass ? Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) After some PMs (special thanks to Nigel), i post this to sum up. As a big fan of Fender History, i checked my "tons" of books, Gigabytes of pictures... The cool details are : - Thin frets (not period correct, but better for me. The early 1966 JB with binding and DOTS had 60's thin frets. When Fender decided to add blocks in late 66, frets became larger, 70's style. - slightly-creamy white matching headstock. - 60's style headstock logo (even if it is not exactly the right 60's copy) - Binding strip (even if the originals 1966 JBs had no varnish on it). I think a luthier can put off the tinted part and let the white binding be seen. - "Build quality is high. No gaping neck pockets or misaligned tuner bushings". To improve the bass, here on the forum, one can find cool picks (tortoise, mint white, white...) and all kind of pickups. One also would have to find lollipop tuners not too expensive Finally, the main subject is the neck which is "noticeably thicker than the early 60s and modern ones". I have to try one to make up my mind. This bass is not as accurate as a Custom shop but has a real charm (especially in vintage white) and cost 1/4 [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-2013-japan-limited-edition-66-jazz-bass-aged-olympic-white/84687"]http://www.gak.co.uk...pic-white/84687[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdwcIz7BVYY#t=71&aid=P9ReK7evqOQ"]http://www.youtube.c...aid=P9ReK7evqOQ[/url] Edited March 16, 2014 by Emanew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 [quote name='DanEly' timestamp='1379334081' post='2211320'] So who's played one and what do you reckon? [url="http://fenderjapan.co.jp/jb66b.html"]http://fenderjapan.co.jp/jb66b.html[/url] [/quote] There's one hanging in our local music shop. The salesman came over and asked me to please not drool on it. Fabulous looks, but I did not play it, sorry ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 [quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1395011921' post='2397827'] Finally, the main subject is the neck which is "noticeably thicker than the early 60s and modern ones". I have to try one to make up my mind. [/quote] If it helps, I took a Vernier gauge to the necks of this one and compared with a Roadworn Jazz. Not sure how accurate I can claim these to be, but here are the numbers I ended up with (measured twice and averaged): 3rd fret JB66B 22.2mm, RW 22.13mm 9th fret JB66B 24.9mm, RW 24.2mm 12th fret JB66B 25.4mm, RW 24.9mm So it's a bit less sharply tapered, I think, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Pics [url="http://s326.photobucket.com/user/dgreene101/slideshow/"]http://s326.photobuc...e101/slideshow/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I really like this pict. Thanks ! I put this direct link if you allow me nige1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassHappy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 [quote name='LeftyJ' timestamp='1379341398' post='2211447'] That's really pretty! They should also do one with dots and binding, and lollipop tuners. I see they're also finally offering the JB75 reissue with the correct bridge pickup position. About time! I love the JB75B with black blocks and binding! I also think that JB62 Smart Size is cute. But I think the specs are off... 373,5 mm scale translates to less than 15", that can't be right can it? Looks more like 30" to me. [/quote] In Japan, for some reason - they always give the scale length as the length from the nut to the 12th fret only. Always double it. BassHappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 That is a pants-wettingly good-looking bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='Wylie' timestamp='1395184899' post='2399662'] There's one hanging in our local music shop. The salesman came over and asked me to please not drool on it. Fabulous looks, but I did not play it, sorry ... [/quote] Don't listen to him. Say you want to play it before spending a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 A bit of a thread revival If one was selling one of these basses, what's the general feeling on how much would be a good price. Thinking about selling mine but have no idea what to pitch it at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 There was one on Evilbay from the US that was on auction with a start of c.£885 and a BIN of around £1,150 iirc. Any idea why Fender never put lollipop tuners on this model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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