Fender Special Edition '70s Jazz and Precision

[gjones]

I'm in the market for a new Precision and came upon these two beauties. I'd never heard of this series before. Both basses are made in Mexico and are selling for around £880. I really like the look of them.....very pretty.

[LeftyJ]

That Precision with black binding and dots looks really nice! I like the Jazz too, but that Precision really is something unusual! 

[LewisK1975]

Yup, I like that Precision!  Not seen / heard anything about these!?

[Lozz196]

I know that I really like the look of these, plus they`re made of ash, so more in-keeping with 70s Fenders.

[LewisK1975]

3 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I know that I really like the look of these, plus they`re made of ash, so more in-keeping with 70s Fenders.

Yup, 70's neck profile, 7.25" radius, dots/bound, natural, black pickguard.  What's not to like?

I know I'd be all over that if I was in the market for a precision..

[Pea Turgh]

Do they come with authentic 70’s build quality too?

[LewisK1975]

42 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said:

Do they come with authentic 70’s build quality too?

Haha, another plus for these then!  The list goes on!  But I don't need one, really I don't....

Will Karlfer be able to resist though, I wonder!  I've a feeling these might be right up his street.....  

[Linus27]

I bought the 70's Precision at the weekend and it is gorgeous. I bought it as a back up to my Fender 75AV RI but its so nice I might use it as my main. It comes with Fender vintage pickups as well so sounds amazing.

[Trueno]

I'm tempted by the Precision... the woodiness is very appealing.

[gjones]

I tried the 70s Precision today and it was very pretty and very well made. It wasn't set up very well though. I also tried a Precision deluxe, with the P and J pickups, plus pre amp. That was set up beautifully, right out of the box, and had the sound I have been looking for.

I have the feeling I will be buying it, once I've checked out the Fender Precision Elite. It's a P/J with a pre amp and £1,000 more expensive (I doubt it will sound £1,000 better than the MIM deluxe though).

 

 

[Cato]

It's only early February and I 'm pretty sure that 70s Jazz is going to be next years bass purchase.