NBD - 1975 Fender RI Jazz Bass

[sammybee]

I was browsing Classic and Cool after seeing another NBD thread on here, and stumbled across this

http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/usa-fender-jazz-1975-re-issue-bass-in-natural/

Arrived this afternoon after a very swift deal.

Brilliant service from Mark at Classic & Cool, and it's a true player - growls like a tiger!

[Lozz196]

Congrats, cool looking basses those, and sound very nice from the ones I`ve hard being played.

[gary mac]

Looks great

[machinehead]

Lovely bass. These 75RI have a wonderfully slim neck. In fact, mine has the nicest neck I think I've played bar none.

Frank.

[sammybee]

It's weighty (almost 11lbs) but like you say the neck is to die for. I haven't played an actual 75' Jazz but I don't think it could get better than this.

[machinehead]

That's a little too heavy for me. I have back trouble, like many other bass players it seems.

Mine has the rosewood fretboard with MOP block inlays, which seems to be rarer and less popular too, but it weighs a little over 9lbs.

I hope you enjoy!

Frank.

[synthaside]

Dammit ! You were the one who bought that , I emailed him the day after seeing the topic, once I had sold some gear to win me some credit
with the other half.

He said sorry its on Hold >.< , but if that person drops out he would be in touch.
Bahhh ... keep me in mind if you suddenly develop a hatred for it.

Honestly though , how is the neck? Another reason why i didn't pounce right away was, that I wanted to research its older C profile
compared to a modern C profile is it significantly differnt .. do you have a standard J to A / B it with.


Grumble grumble * plots a trip up to the midlands with a balaclava *


Happy New bass day ...

Edited February 2, 2016 by synthaside

[sammybee]

If it's any consolation think of it as I have just saved your back from all that pain

The neck is really comfortable. I have an older Fender Marcus Miller JB - which is very similar, but the 75 feels a bit slimmer to my hands. I have a 2008 American Standard too - which is probably my favourite feeling neck.

But I just love the look of a blocked neck on a jazz and the whole 70's Jazz Bass vibe.

[synthaside]

Yup , that's what i was after Black blocks on a maple neck jazz ....heaven ... now im stuck looking at one with a rosewood board ,2002 for £750
... trade ???? (joking)

Fortunately i'm young enough that back problems aren't really an issue :-)

Enjoy it ... but if you ever decide its just too heavy PM me

Edited February 2, 2016 by synthaside

[skidder652003]

Well done that man! Had a go on that when I was at Marks, it really is a lovely Jazz, hes got some nice stuff at the moment, enjoy!