Sibob Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 So not quite on the same scale as the Fodera from an 'event' point of view, but still excited to get hold of this! I fancied a more transportable bass (overseas gigs etc), but also a 4 string which was kind of a Fender equivalent of the Foderas 33" scale, ie easy to pickup and play after getting used to the MGS. So here it is from Oggy on here! A Japanese Fender Jazz 32". It has a rear routed unused battery box, so may experiment with a preamp. Pickups are Dimarzio Areas Js, which I've not had before. Very cool dinky little thing [IMG]http://i60.tinypic.com/3499tg5.jpg[/IMG] Cheers Si Quote
Paul S Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Nice. Not common, either. I am after one of these, but in black or white. What is the weight of it, please? I am guessing around 8-8.5lbs or so? Quote
Sibob Posted May 17, 2015 Author Posted May 17, 2015 I haven't got any scales handy, but it's definitely no more than 8.5lbs. Si Quote
Rumple Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Nice - I wouldn't mind one of those at some point but I'm guessing they are pretty rare? Quote
Sibob Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 From what I gather there aren't many of them them about, and I don't think they're a current model (couldn't spot it on Fender Japan website). So moving forward, they'll possibly become sought-after, especially seeing as it was a Japan-only model. Very cool though, needs a little setup for my tastes, but think it's going to fit the bill a treat. Was looking for a short-scale for a while, for the above reasons as well as my Mrs wanting something to gig every now and then (she's primarily a guitarist). Very happy with it Si Quote
funkle Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) My old bass. Lovely instrument with a lovely Old CAR finish. Enjoy. Model number was JB62-M. Edited May 18, 2015 by funkle Quote
pfretrock Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Very nice bass. Don't know why Fender never really did many (any other?) 32s. I've just got a 32" Squier Tele bass, but CAR not an option :-( Quote
Rumple Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1432023997' post='2777270'] Very nice bass. Don't know why Fender never really did many (any other?) 32s. I've just got a 32" Squier Tele bass, but CAR not an option :-( [/quote] For a while they did[url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid34765/cid682/fender-modern-player-short-scale-jazz-bass-in-white-blonde.asp"] these[/url] 30" scale Modern Players but no one has them in stock any more. Quote
Sibob Posted May 19, 2015 Author Posted May 19, 2015 Yeah I was looking around for a while for a nice short-scale, considered the Squier VM Jaguar short scale. But when I was reminded of these, it seemed like the perfect middle-ground Si p.s. Edited the picture to sit up the right way. Go home TinyPic, you were drunk! Quote
Sibob Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Change of clothing, touch of class I think! (Clear scratchplate in case it's not obvious) Thanks Pestie! [IMG]http://i60.tinypic.com/20a9isn.jpg[/IMG] Si Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.