Wilco Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) I used to have a 2000 MiM Jazz V. It was total rubbish & although a Fender fan, it put me off MIM basses. However a 2009 MiM standard 4 string P is winging it's way too me & I have distance purchased it. It's coming from a respected bass retail specialist, the sale pics looked good, & from what I can gather on BC, MiM's from 2008 onwards seem to be a lot better quality wise. I am worrying about nothing right? (To be honest, I'm going to mod the crap out of it anyway!!) Edited April 3, 2015 by Wilco Quote
discreet Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 It'll be perfectly fine!! Unless something goes horribly wrong, of course. Which it won't!! Actually I had a 2013 VM Jazz V for a while and it was really good. If that's any help! Quote
Mattmit Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 You get a chance to return it if you completely hate it right? I had a P bass from 1996,back when it was 1 ply scratchplates, plastic strat style knobs and solid black logos, really cutting all the corners. It was OK! I don't know what my point is... Quote
gsgbass Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 It should be fine. Advanced congrats on it. Quote
planer Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 It'll be fine bud, just turn your worry into excitement :-) Quote
Muppet Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 You get great examples and bad examples of many models, regardless of the 'origin'. If you like it and you feel you have value for money then it doesn't matter whether it's from China, Korea, Mexico wherever. You can send it back so no risk! Steve Quote
ColinB Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 I'd only be worried if Parcelforce are delivering it! Quote
Donnyboy Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Sure it'll be fine. I've got a 2009 mim Jazz, and intended modding it, and did. With the exception of the bridge its back to original, because its great! Edited March 27, 2015 by Donnyboy Quote
Lozz196 Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 The post 2008 Fenders, both US and MIM, are incredibly good. The MIMs particularly imo - you can really tell the difference in build quality and playablity. The MIMs are a lot closer to the US now than pre 2008. Quote
Geek99 Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 having played both, I'd say there isnt a lot in it, especially not enough to justify the more-than-double price jump Quote
inate_hex Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 I used to have a 2009/10 p bass. Black n maple. The bass was great and quite light as far as mim basses go. There was nothing wrong with it but I also have a 62 RI which is a keeper. I hope you like it. Quote
Weststarx Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 I love my MIM P Bass as shown in my avatar. Hope it's what you hoped for! Quote
mr zed Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1427472083' post='2730854'] ....so happy NBD...how is it? [/quote] Indeed.....how is it and pics please😀 Quote
White Cloud Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 ....just what I need in my life right now, a "[i]Im nervous about a NBD!" [/i]tease! Quote
Wilco Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 Many thanks for all the replies guys. I had a band rehearsal last night, so thought I'd reply after seeing how that went. Good news in that it is fundamentally a good bass. My last MiM I referred to had no depth in the sound & this one thankfully does. The neck is very playable & overall the condition is good. Minimal fret wear & virtually no marks ding wise. All in all, as much as could have wanted as the basis for the mods I have planned. It could have done with a bit of a once over before it left the shop though - loose & crackly jack socket & both pots were not tight so both controls wobbled, one noticeably. Sorted those before I went out & polished the frets (they were very matted). With the capacitor used on MiM's, I was expecting a lifeless tone control so no surprises there, but even with virtually dead strings, it sounded good in the rehearsal session. A black standard P bass is hardly gear porn excitement, so I'll only put up one picture. I'll post again when the mods have been done (assuming they go well!!) Quote
Lozz196 Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Nice bass, I had minor issues with mine, crackly pots etc. So I put a Ki0gon wiring loom in, and it really brought the character of the bass out. Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 [quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1427542043' post='2731548'] Many thanks for all the replies guys. I had a band rehearsal last night, so thought I'd reply after seeing how that went. Good news in that it is fundamentally a good bass. My last MiM I referred to had no depth in the sound & this one thankfully does. The neck is very playable & overall the condition is good. Minimal fret wear & virtually no marks ding wise. All in all, as much as could have wanted as the basis for the mods I have planned. It could have done with a bit of a once over before it left the shop though - loose & crackly jack socket & both pots were not tight so both controls wobbled, one noticeably. Sorted those before I went out & polished the frets (they were very matted). With the capacitor used on MiM's, I was expecting a lifeless tone control so no surprises there, but even with virtually dead strings, it sounded good in the rehearsal session. A black standard P bass is hardly gear porn excitement, so I'll only put up one picture. I'll post again when the mods have been done (assuming they go well!!) [/quote] Beauty! Quote
White Cloud Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Looks really good....very happy that it is a goody! Enjoy it. Quote
JTUK Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 I wouldn't buy a cheaper line bass blind myself as I'd think they could be so variable..but if you are going to mod it mercilessly, then less of an issue... as the only two things that need as the neck and body.. but then I've not been convinced they get this right anyway.. Quote
Wilco Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1427546243' post='2731600'] I wouldn't buy a cheaper line bass blind myself as I'd think they could be so variable..but if you are going to mod it mercilessly, then less of an issue... as the only two things that need as the neck and body.. but then I've not been convinced they get this right anyway.. [/quote] Generally wholeheartedly agree with this. Took an 'educated' flyer & it worked out. Main reasons were it was bought from a bass specialist shop so I didn't think they'd sell a dud, plus buying from a retail outlet meant I could always return it if not happy. Anyway, Babicz on - very impressed with that! Quote
stubass Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I've bought all but one of my basses blind. Never been disappointed, it's though necessity like but due to distance selling regulations, I don't think twice. My two mims are great. After a bit of tweaking, new hardware, new electronics, new pickups and a drastic set up alteration, they're fantastic Quote
Marvin Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Without blind buying the market place on basschat would probably cease to be I've bought my last 4 basses blind and had no problems. My last purchase isn't even available in the UK so had no option. Glad I did. Quote
Lozz196 Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Yep, I buy virtually all my basses blind - and from on here. Quote
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