P-T-P Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Picked this up in a deal as I'd not actually played an American Standard Jazz in a long time and because I'm already mightily impressed by my Adam Clayton signature jazz, the intention being to keep one an sell the other. Pics are here [url="https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0QGf693ZG0wJVK"]https://www.icloud.c...B0QGf693ZG0wJVK[/url] I've long been a fan of Laklands and have probably even said that their Skyline jazzes are as good/better than Fender's originals. No more. I've read people mentioning the vast improvements in the US Fenders over the last 5 years or so and I can only nod in agreement as this is a beautifully made instrument (as is my AC jazz). The fit and finish are superb and the rolled fingerboard edges and satin neck lacquer make for excellent play-ability, And of course, it makes all the right noises too - warm and punchy to bark and bite. Rewards fingerstyle with oodles of tone, especially if you dig in a bit over the bridge pick-up and it has great slap tone too. There's a couple of minor dings as seen in the pics but nothing disastrous! It comes with the very impressive Fender/SKB case, truss rod tool with cloth and strap. Here's the full spec from Fender's site at the time... [url="https://web.archive.org/web/20110604205020/http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0190660700"]https://web.archive....rtno=0190660700[/url] In the end, I think the AC jazz is a bit prettier and that swings it for me so looking to sell this. Looking for £750 and much prefer a sale than trade, though could be tempted by a US Vintage Hot Rod Jazz (the one with PJ pick-ups) or possibly a post 2012 American Standard Jazz in 3TSB, Mystic Red, Candy Cola or Charcoal Frost finish. Edited January 19, 2016 by P-T-P
thebassist Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Ah I wish I had the money to buy this! I've always loved the OW/RW combination - GLWTS.
P-T-P Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 It's a great looking bass but plays even better.
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