Schnozzalee Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='772844' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:17 PM']Hopefully not Sunburst, for the sake of The Bank of WoT...[/quote] But but but.....I like sunburst , I like the jazz with block inlays just need to change the pickguard n add the shiny things.... Quote
EssentialTension Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='772844' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:17 PM']Hopefully not Sunburst, for the sake of The Bank of WoT...[/quote] Sunburst [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_american_deluxe_p_bass_rw_3csb.htm"]here[/url] at Thomann Quote
throwoff Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 Hang on? Does this mean no deluxe with just a P p/up? Quote
Sibob Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 These look excellent!! Good job I'm very happy with my '09 MIA Standard 5 isn't it Lets just hope they've sorted the Preamps, never been Fender's strong point bless 'em Si Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Oh... Too expensive, anyway... Edited March 12, 2010 by wateroftyne Quote
JTUK Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' post='772826' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:00 PM']Mingusbass on Talkbass has just took delivery on one. Apparently Fender are releasing all the info in 2 weeks...launch on site etc. Well, I know I was after a super Fender 5 string bass, and my budget was a lot higher than these are probably going to be, but basically Fender have nailed most of my features in these new basses. Check this....THIS is the one: [url="http://www.musicpower.com/mmMUSICPOWER/Images/BGFW-0194690705-f.jpg"]http://www.musicpower.com/mmMUSICPOWER/Ima...194690705-f.jpg[/url] 5 String, blocks, passive switch, new pups and circuit, lovely colour, rosewood board, 70s logo. If these play as well as they look, I can forget getting a custom...this is it. The Talkbass thread on the first post has more updates and this pic from Mingusbass: [url="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/MingusBass/0311001747.jpg"]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Ming.../0311001747.jpg[/url] Im glad someone at Fender finally listened to the customer. Good 08-10 USA Series, and now these![/quote] yep, if it plays as good as it looks...this could be the way for you to go... and you'd get it quicker as well.. It looks like my custom.... Edited March 12, 2010 by JTUK Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Posted March 12, 2010 Thank god they arent more than £1500. Itd be interesting to A/B the Metro Sadowsky to one of these. The Metro bass in this spec is £500 more ish. Im definitely interested in that Jazz. Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Posted March 12, 2010 [quote name='JTUK' post='772863' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:30 PM']yep, if it plays as good as it looks...this could be the way for you to go... and you'd get it quicker as well.. It looks like my custom....[/quote] Yep. I can probably get it in 6-8 months if I save well. Not only that, its £1000 cheaper than getting a custom. OK, I wont get that custom 'feel', but I cant really say no to the fact this ticks all my boxes and no doubt still has the classic Fender growl in passove as well as the active. Lets hope the active is decent....if not I suppose I could wait and upgrade it at some point. Quote
JTUK Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='772870' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:39 PM']Yep. I can probably get it in 6-8 months if I save well. Not only that, its £1000 cheaper than getting a custom. OK, I wont get that custom 'feel', but I cant really say no to the fact this ticks all my boxes and no doubt still has the classic Fender growl in passove as well as the active. Lets hope the active is decent....if not I suppose I could wait and upgrade it at some point.[/quote] An East Retro deluxe will drop straight in but if they are aiming at Sadwosky, then they will have to hit ther pre-amp as well.. Will gtrgtr get one in asap..? Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Posted March 12, 2010 [quote name='JTUK' post='772893' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:57 PM']An East Retro deluxe will drop straight in but if they are aiming at Sadwosky, then they will have to hit ther pre-amp as well.. Will gtrgtr get one in asap..?[/quote] I reckon soundslive will get them in first round here and no doubt guitarguitar will get them as well. I reckon they wont get over here for a good few months anyway. Their pre-amp needs to be good....the last Deluxe I had was the P with the Humbucker and split P pup...not my thing. These new Jazzes seem nice though. Quote
Marvin Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 I'm not really a Fender man but they do look gooooood. My eldest (5) has just said that he'll lend me the money to get the red P with the black scratch, it's his favourite, apparently black is a bit dull. Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Posted March 12, 2010 My budget for a 30th custom bass means I can get one of these then pick up a fretless at some point. Quote
PauBass Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 Wow, those look great! I'd love a Black & Maple PJ, a Natural with blocks Jazz 5 and a Black & Maple with blocks Jazz 4, please.. I'd have loved to see the PJ with jazz necks profiles instead Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 i'm going for the natural jazz, i think. We're due a few of them. Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Posted March 19, 2010 Yep....apparently Fender tried to keep these basses from being leaked. I imagine they wanted a large website/email promo all on the same day with launch at a show. Some of the dealers in the USA obtained them early and advertised straight away. Either way, its worked, as I really want one. There are rumours that Fender give these instruments special attention when it comes to fit/finish/fretwork. Basically, trying to take a slice of the super-jazz/precision market. Kudos to them I say...if they get it right and keep the prices at what Ive seen (or lower as normally occurs when they have been out for a while) then Ill be making an order. I would love to A/B these with a Sadowsky Metro.... Quote
Tee Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) Hmm, not my kinda thing. Active electronics and too many knobs for me (the Precision in particular - only one less switch and one less knob than my AD200B amp head) :wacko: Edited March 19, 2010 by Tee Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Tee' post='779751' date='Mar 19 2010, 01:44 PM']Hmm, not my kinda thing. Active electronics and too many knobs for me (the Precision in particular - only one less switch and one less knob than my AD200B amp head) :wacko:[/quote] I normally would agree....but Im finding a 5 string works better (Jazz) with a little help and a few modern twists. No doubt all the knobs will stay pretty much in one point for me. Quote
Duarte Posted March 20, 2010 Posted March 20, 2010 I'm interested in the N3 pickups. Are they Bongo-esque neodymium magnets? Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Posted March 22, 2010 [quote name='Duarte' post='780917' date='Mar 20 2010, 04:50 PM']I'm interested in the N3 pickups. Are they Bongo-esque neodymium magnets?[/quote] Specs and photos are now officially on the Fender site [url="http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?section=basses"]http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?section=basses[/url] I like the 'highly detailed fret and nut work' part. Baggsy the White 5 string Jazz with rosewood neck. Those blocks/bindings are killer. Elecs are 18v. Very interesting....as soon as I hear some positive reviews from a players perspective (eg good B and good electrics) Ill be taking one. Quote
Clarky Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Is it me or is the fourth knob on the Precision too close to the jack socket? All looks a little too bunched up for me. Why didn't they put the jack socket on the lower edge? See Oly White one below: [attachment=45386:0194070705_xl.jpg] Edited March 22, 2010 by Clarky Quote
mikeselfinflicted Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 all about the black jazz imho!!!! Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Posted March 22, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='782650' date='Mar 22 2010, 07:56 PM']Is it me or is the fourth knob on the Precision too close to the jack socket? All looks a little too bunched up for me. Why didn't they put the jack socket on the lower edge? See Oly White one below: [attachment=45386:0194070705_xl.jpg][/quote] I agree, although Im not a fan of ever trying to improve the simple P design or making it active. In fact, even with a 4 string Jazz I wouldnt mess with it, but a 5er sometimes needs that little extra. I used to have the American Deluxe Precision with the H + P pickups, and it really wasnt my cup of tea. Heres hoping they sound good. The Jazz control layout looks much better [url="http://www.fender.com/themes/products/images/prod_images/basses/0194690705_md.jpg"]http://www.fender.com/themes/products/imag...94690705_md.jpg[/url] Quote
Clarky Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 Doesn't this look so much neater by comparison (I appreciate its not active, but I am talking design) - the Tony Franklin fretted. Now that I like a LOT [attachment=45387:0190086805_md.jpg] Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Posted March 22, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='782678' date='Mar 22 2010, 08:24 PM']Doesn't this look so much neater by comparison (I appreciate its not active, but I am talking design) - the Tony Franklin fretted. Now that I like a LOT [attachment=45387:0190086805_md.jpg][/quote] The TF is a stunner No doubt about it... Now...my GAS has gone back up for the TF Fretless yet again hahaha. Quote
Clarky Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='782681' date='Mar 22 2010, 08:26 PM']The TF is a stunner No doubt about it... Now...my GAS has gone back up for the TF Fretless yet again hahaha.[/quote] Gareth, its a rite of passage for you. You will live life unfulfilled until you have owned one. DO IT!* * and if you don't like it, sell it to me Quote
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