My jazz hunt is finally over...

[OutToPlayJazz]

The one bass I really regret selling is my Fender S1 Jazz. I sold it on about a year ago to fund one of my Status basses, but was sorry as it was the only jazz bass I'd ever been happy with.

Now after trying almost all of the 'super-jazz' basses, I've come back full circle and bought an '09 American Standard Jazz in the new reddish 3TS with maple board. I saw it in Electro on Saturday & was pushed for time, so ended up not trying it, but dropped in today to trade some other gear & after playing it through my Sadowsky preamp/di pedal, it was clearly the nicest sounding jazz I've heard in a long time.

The through-body stringing definitely makes a difference, thickening the rich tone & the glossed fingerboard is just nice (and won't go grimy & green!)

Pics to follow tomorrow when there's some daylight

Edited April 15, 2009 by OutToPlayJazz

[foal30]

Nice one OTPJ

Fender Jazz + Sadowsky Pre-Amp =

[Golchen]

Cool! I've just got a jazz bass and I love it.

[OutToPlayJazz]

Hey Golchen, I was reading your thread!

Yes, I was looking at Sadowskys for a long time & never found one I was completely happy with. Really happy with this Jazz, though. Just waiting for some DR Fatbeam strings in the post & we're there

I think this is my 7th or 8th jazz bass & definitely the best - Every bass player should have a jazz of some shape or description in their setup.

[Bilbo]

How disappointed was I when I opened this thread?

[markdavid]

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='462702' date='Apr 15 2009, 09:02 AM']How disappointed was I when I opened this thread? [/quote]

lol

[OutToPlayJazz]

Pics now added

[BigBeefChief]

Was never into maple boards, but they're really growing on me.

That looks lovely. My only gripe with the new model is the removal of the S1 switch, but maybe that's because I'm a frustrated P player?

Did you rate the S1 at all OTPJ?

[OutToPlayJazz]

Hey BBC - It worked really well on the jazz. I suppose if they were deleting it from the Precision (where it was pretty useless) they had to do it for both. I'd imagine they're made on the same, if not parallel production lines or something like that.

[BigBeefChief]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='463106' date='Apr 15 2009, 04:00 PM']Hey BBC - It worked really well on the jazz. I suppose if they were deleting it from the Precision (where it was pretty useless) they had to do it for both. I'd imagine they're made on the same, if not parallel production lines or something like that.[/quote]


Yeah, didn't see the point of it on a P! Crazy.

I find that without the S1 "on", my Jazz is just another bass (albeit one that plays really well and fits me nicely). With it switch on, its something else.

Haven't got round to trying the 08/09 Jazz yet though.

[OutToPlayJazz]

Same as my Sadowsky preamp... With the jazz on it's own it's fine - But the Sado turns it into something else completely. Sounds fantastic!

[YouMa]

You could wire it up with an S1,its not to hard there is a link a saw on talkbass with the diagrams.

[spike]

Sunburst & tortoiseshell, can't be beat!

[joe_bass]

Exactly the same as the one I bought myself back in December! Lovely combination the sunburst & maple board, I changed the pickguard to a black one though.

Are you planning to file down the fat beams to fit over the bridge?

[EdwardHimself]

Nice bass, glad to see it's not all Grim in Grimsby!

[Musicman20]

Hey

How much was it from Electro...if you dont mind me asking?

Looks awesome!

[Lylodile]

Wow! Thats a stunning jazz bass!

[OutToPlayJazz]

Retail on these now is horrific - £1175, but I didn't pay that Go to Electro - Dave Ryan will strike you a deal, every day of the week. He's very fair on trade-ins as well.

The 40-100 fatbeams fit perfectly. I like a low action.

Edited April 15, 2009 by OutToPlayJazz

[Musicman20]

Yeah I know...ive seen them for £830....I am tempted. I cant believe how good the squier classic vibes are though!

The official retail is too high

[OutToPlayJazz]

That'll be left over stock from last year, probably. I paid £840 for a sunburst Am.Std. Precision last June. The newer stuff will be significantly higher, I'd imagine.

[martthebass]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='463297' date='Apr 15 2009, 06:48 PM']That'll be left over stock from last year, probably. I paid £840 for a sunburst Am.Std. Precision last June. The newer stuff will be significantly higher, I'd imagine.[/quote]

Rich, you're going to have to build an extension for all these 'extra' basses soon

How's the OLP? Give me first dibs when/if you get bored with it - I'm missing my SR5 (tho the Stremline helps make up for the loss)

[markyboy2106]

Great looking bass, I'm really tempted to follow your lead with this purchase. Out of interest, how do find the Sadowsky Preamp as a DI pedal or is this question a separate thread in itself?

Mark

[OutToPlayJazz]

I've not actually used it as a di, but I'd imagine it's fine I always DI through the MarkBass rig on bigger jobs. If it's an average venue, I usually just use the rig. Plenty of power.

[gary mac]

Damn you OTPJ, I was convinced that I was all gassed out, now look what what you've done.

planning my campaign now, what I can sell and what to tell the good wife.

[Ray]

Congrats on the new bass! It looks like a beauty.

I haven't tried out these new models yet. I'd be interested to see how they compare to my '04 S1 Jazz.