NBD 90's goodness

[basshead56]

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 wasn't quite 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 here it 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 overall, bit of swirling on the finish on the back and a light scratch on the front but no dings or dents.

The rosewood is beautiful on it. Will give it some oil to bring it up a bit more but it is absolutely lovely.

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 Tuesday at 22:53 by basshead56

[basshead56]

Updated.

After a good fretboard oiling, new strings, slight action adjustment, new black sparkle pickguard and a set of straplocks - the latest addition is looking pretty darn tidy

 

 

[joel406]

41 minutes ago, basshead56 said:

Updated.

After a good fretboard oiling, new strings, slight action adjustment, new black sparkle pickguard and a set of straplocks - the latest addition is looking pretty darn tidy

 

 

I played an American Standard Jazz for about 5 years. Switched to American Pro when I went 5 strings. I'm loaded with 2 American pro V jazz and like 3 or 4 Pro IIs. I did recently find an American Standard Precision V in CAR. With sparkles. A 2013 model. Pairs nice with my 2021 American Pro II V. Yeah, I'm a Fender freak.

Edited Tuesday at 02:10 by joel406

[HeadlessBassist]

Congratulations As we all know, when you find a good Jazz with that rich bottom end and clear & sparkly highs, there's nothing more satisfying. 

[basshead56]

5 hours ago, joel406 said:

I played an American Standard Jazz for about 5 years. Switched to American Pro when I went 5 strings. I'm loaded with 2 American pro V jazz and like 3 or 4 Pro IIs. I did recently find an American Standard Precision V in CAR. With sparkles. A 2013 model. Pairs nice with my 2021 American Pro II V. Yeah, I'm a Fender freak.

 

I absolutely love my Pro 2 in Mercury. the neck is incredible!

Hoping to land a matching Dark Night Jazz later on.

[joel406]

4 hours ago, basshead56 said:

 

I absolutely love my Pro 2 in Mercury. the neck is incredible!

Hoping to land a matching Dark Night Jazz later on.

Disappointing that Fender doesn't seem to offer the "dark night" finish for the American Pro II Jazz V. I do have a dark night Pro II V precision. Switched it to Seymore Duncan QP pickup in the P position and added the SD Apollo jazz pickup. I also scored an American Pro II precision rosewood neck. It's one of a kind now.

Edited Tuesday at 11:47 by joel406