Seaweed Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) After almost 8 years of playing bass I finally got myself a classic American Jazz bass. I've had a lot of different Fender and Squier basses through the years, including CIJs and MIMs, but never a US made one. I've always been a black'n'maple kind of guy but couldn't resist this one when I saw it. The original tort pick guard is probably being fitted again, though I have to say it doesn't look that bad with the 3-ply black guard! This bass is almost like new, the case still smells like new too! It has been fitted with the lovely Custom Shop 60's pickups from Fender which I love! The finish and neck on these basses are so smooth I couldn't believe it. Guess I've been living in deny all these years thinking that MIMs are as nice as the MIAs... Anyway, some pics! Edited January 8, 2015 by Seaweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Nice bass! I know most people love the tort, but i'd stick with the black. Looks great. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 That's lovely, great buy, congrats John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Niiice - welcome to the club. Nothing wrong with MIMs or Squires, MIAs are just different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1420726264' post='2652626'] Niiice - welcome to the club. Nothing wrong with MIMs or Squires, MIAs are just different. [/quote] Spot on! I still use my Squier Classic Vibe Jazz all the time. Still take it to gigs as a backup! Thanks guys! Edited January 8, 2015 by Seaweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Lovely bass. I've had my head turned by SB/black as a combo a couple of times recently. Not a combination I would have plumped for in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The newer 2008> Am std basses are much nicer than ones I'd tried (many times) before, I have its 5 string cousin same finish with the 4 ply tort but a RW board, lovely basses, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 What a wonderful bass. Massive congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You've arrived! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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