Jazz Bass Characteristics ?

[numptydumpty]

So,in my continued search for a bass I can actually play ,I bought an Aria Jazz off Ebay ,hoping it would have a narrower neck than my other low-budget buys.When it arrived,although perfectly ok and playable,the neck is actually about 42mm wide at the nut.
I was under the impression that a narrow neck was one of the fundamental characteristics of a jazz?

[Machines]

Problem is you didn't buy a Jazz - it's a copy ! They might have a bunch of generic Fender styled necks they put on basses irrelevant of their body style, could have ended up on a Precision etc..

[lemmywinks]

On cheaper Jazzes they often use generic necks, same ones as you'd find on the brand's P-bass copy!
If you need correct neck dimensions on a budget then Squier are your best bet, although i played a Vintage last year that had quite a narrow neck.

Those Aria's are decent basses though, i picked up an STB Jazz a while ago and i love it! Punches well above it's weight

[numptydumpty]

One of the risks of buying blind on ebay then Still it's a nice bass anyway.

[Metalmoore]

Always check and research into the item and the listing too. Gotta love jazz necks

[numptydumpty]

So can anyone recommend a jazz type bass which has the narrow neck?(say 38mm ish) Peavey milestone 3s look like they have the PUP config and are on budget (£50 ebay),hows the neck?

[Jerry_B]

I have a Squier Standard Jazz possibly for sale if you're interested. It has a 38mm neck. PM if you need any info.

[Musky]

[quote name='numptydumpty' post='779260' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:03 PM']So can anyone recommend a jazz type bass which has the narrow neck?(say 38mm ish) Peavey milestone 3s look like they have the PUP config and are on budget (£50 ebay),hows the neck?[/quote]
Don't know about the Milestone, but I tried a Zodiac before Xmas and was quite impressed. Jazz type neck, though with a P/J pickup configuration. Good price too.

[alanbass1]

Like everyone said, it's not an original and it's obvious a generic neck has been used. Re-inforces the buy before you try principle

[Metalmoore]

If you have the money go for the squier VMJ, when i tried it out i was half way through my custom jazz build but if i had tried it before i had started to buy the parts i woulda bought it, plays and feels great (only had it for about 20 mins). Ask around here and im sure youl get some feedback on the VMJ or even a quick search will bring up plenty of info.

[Ancient Mariner]

I have a Johnny Brooke J type (bought used at Christmas from a forumite) and it has a narrow neck - much smaller than the Encore P-type I also own.