basshead56 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 (edited) Well, after a spur of the moment "If I dont buy this, someone else will!" while perusing the latest bass listings last Sunday morning... This was listed for about 8mins before I jumped on it. I sold my Danelectro DC recently with a view to finding something else but wasnt sure what. Was still looking out for another Jazz with a rosewood board (been looking for a 5th Jazz to round out the collection and cap off 12 months of reconnecting with my first-love Fender model). Was thinking maybe a CIJ or something. Missed out on a couple of cool basses locally- an Epiphone Tbird Vintage Pro, a red Cowpoke Precision (for practically nothing!!!) and a cool Aerodyne Precision Special in green. But then randomly, this pops up and the price was almost too good to be true. I took that as the sign I needed. Cut to today and 3.5hr drive each way (but barely even noticed tbh). But herei t is: One 1998 American Standard Jazz in black with rosewood board. Came with a 2008+ American Standard case too. Not long in the door, straight to the jamnasium and plugged into the SVT! And dayum! This thing thunders!!! It is so loud and punchy. almost absurdly It is in great condition overal, bot of swirling on the finish on the back but no dings or dents. The rosewood is beautiful on it. Overall quality feels very good. Very similar to my 97 American Deluxe P. Neck feels great, similar to my American Pro 2 Jazz but slightly different somehow (guessing radius). It is ridiculously heavy though. Like 70's Precision heavy. But will see how it sits on a strap later. Originally thought it would make a good mod platform later but I'm inclined to keep it stock now. Though I will swap out the pickguard for something a bit more 'disco'. Will also have a play with the action and maybe swap out the strings. Pretty darn happy Edited March 18 by basshead56 9 Quote
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