Linus27

Just wondering if anyone has got one of the Fender Precision 50's re-issue basses and would share what they think of it. I have not seen them anywhere in the shops and just wondering what they are like. Piccies would be good also if you don't mind. Thanks

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='325317' date='Nov 9 2008, 03:19 PM']Nice one and i agree, its the feel and tone for me over looks (although that is also important). Although im not in to vitage instruments all the 70's style basses ive played have been great and i do seem to prefer them over the 50's styles ones.[/quote] I really wanted to try one of the 50's re-issue precisions but not found one in a shop yet. No idea if they are any good though. Maybe I should start a new thread asking about them

[quote name='The Burpster' post='325240' date='Nov 9 2008, 12:46 PM']Nice MIMs are out there... well done sounds a good 'un.....[/quote] Yes I think I was lucky. The cut out for the bridge pickup is a little bit bigger than it should be so there is an even gap on one side but to me this was less important to how it felt and played. The neck is superb so I thought its better to get a good neck that get one that had perfect pickups cutouts.

Yesterday I finally went out and ended up buying a MIM 70's Re-issue Jazz. It's a superb bass that sounds and play amazing. I went to try it out but could not see it in the shop so I tried a few others on my list. First I had a go on a standard MIM jazz. It was ok but nothing brilliant and I did not feel I wanted to waste £350 on it. The neck just felt a bit chunky and the whole bass felt un-inspiring. I then tried the MIM Precision and this actually felt much nicer. The neck felt thiner but still I felt I did not want to waste £350 on this bass. Next I tried the Squire Vintage Modified Jazz which certainly looked the best but I was not happy with it. The neck was again, very chunky which I kind of expected. OK, I would had bought it as for the money, you can't expect a top line bass but I still wanted to look around. I then asked the assistant if he had a the MIM 70's re-issue jazz. He said he would have to get a new one from upstairs. So out it came, brand new still boxed and wrapped up. As it was un-packed and handed to me, I immediatly felt the neck was far thinner and more of a jazz feel and profile. I got to play it through an Ashdown which is what I own and it sounded superb. Punchy, clear, powerful. The feel was great. Very retro and very vintage. The fret lines are pretty fat and high but I guess this is authentic to the 70's feel. I immediatly felt at home with it. However, I wanted to compare a Musicman as this was on my list. Again, the Musicman felt great but equally as great as the Fender 70's re-issue jazz. The Musicman had a more distinct sound and was a bit more punchy but also a thinner sound. The neck profile was also a lot flater which was ok. In fact, the neck felt exactly the same as my Squire Vintage fretless jazz. In the end I chose the MIM 70's Re-issue Jazz because it seemed to suit me better and was more of a versatile everyday work horse type of bass. When I got home yesterday, I compared it to my ESP which is a superb sounding Jazz and I would say its on par with it sound wise. Maybe a bit brighter and punchier. The neck is not as thin but I am happy about that as its nice to have some variety. Playing wise it is simply superb. I can recommend this bass to anyone who is after a decent jazz bass. Plus it looks super cool. Here is a picture of it lined up next to my Black ESP 400 Jazz, Squire Vintage Fretless and Stagg EUB. [attachment=15739:DSC03939.JPG]

Well, I took the plunge and bought myself the MIM 75 Jazz Re-issue in Sunburst. Beautiful bass that sounds and plays beautiful. The neck is stunning. Not super thin but pretty then and has a great shape and feel to it. The Fender website says it comes with 045, 065, 080, 100 gauge strings but to be honest, I am not convinced. It feels like the strings are more 45, 65, 85 105. They just feel so much heavier. Also the fret lines are pretty fat and high which I guess adds to the 70's feel. Sound wise its just incredible. My ESP jazz is a top sounding bass and comparing the two, its pretty much on par, maybe a a little better. Anyway, here is a photo. [attachment=15737:DSC03939.JPG]

Floyd Pepper Thanks for the info, might get me one of them stands.

I had no idea John Entwistle was dead. That one passed right over me. Amazing bass playing. Thanks for posting.

[quote name='joegarcia' post='324119' date='Nov 7 2008, 12:16 PM']My bad, yea thats the one. The one I played was black like neilb's though.[/quote] OK cool. Thanks you. I was getting very confused.

I am trying to find a Musicman between £500 and £600. I have been told that a few have been grabbed for these prices, even one for £499. Still, I am struggling to find one at this price and they all seem to be selling at around £680 to £800. So not sure if prices are dropping that much just yet, I think you just need to be lucky at the moment.

[quote name='Huggy and the Bears' post='324040' date='Nov 7 2008, 10:24 AM']I'm in love with the 75RI also. I've messed about quite a bit with different jazzers in shops and actually really fancy a Marcus Miller version. They are MIJ, but each one I have played is faultless. I've had a Jap jazz (62RI) which I bought from Japan which was my first intro to Jap Fenders and in my opinion they are great.[/quote] Do you mean the American 75RI or do you mean the same bass that joegarcia is talking about which he says is a MIM 75 RI??????? If you mean the MIM version then which bass is this? The same as i posted in my link or different?

[quote name='joegarcia' post='323889' date='Nov 7 2008, 01:08 AM']Yea I played a MIM 75 RI the other day and it was lush. Much better than the US one they had in IMO. never bought a new bass before as I always prefer the feel of vintage instruments but this one felt great. Might go and have another play on it tomorrow, it's only 2 mins down the road. Very dangerous it being so close.[/quote] Do you mean the one in this link? [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Fender-70s-Jazz-Bass---3-Colour-Sunburst~ID~9701.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~F...rst~ID~9701.asp[/url] This one is called a 70's re-issue but you refer to a 75 re-issue and I can't find any 75 re-issue.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='323797' date='Nov 6 2008, 10:33 PM']Yeah, that rings a bell. nice one.[/quote] Oh boy, I sound like a Fender officiardo now and thats also a far too big a word for me let alone a bass player

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='323774' date='Nov 6 2008, 10:04 PM']Actually im not sure what red they call it although as you have said, it is transparent. Its certainly not CAR though.[/quote] OK, I think I have got the colour sussed. The Highway One comes in Transparent Wine which I think is what colour yours bass is. Midnight Wine is the other colour Fender do and is a very very dark deep red that shows no wood grain.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='323738' date='Nov 6 2008, 09:20 PM']Ok guys. As requested. A few of my HW-1 Jazz. Please excuse the reflections. Ive not got the hang of getting shots without them yet. [/quote] WOW, that looks stunning. However, are you sure thats Wine red? Looks more like a Trans red. At the moment I am leaning towards the Fender Jazz 70's re-issue although the Highway One looks stunning. Thanks for the photo's.

I have owned a 1973 Telecaster bass and a 1977 Precision. The Precision was an amazing bass. Not heavy at all and fairly chunky but not too chunky. I felt part of it when I played it. However, it sounded bloody amazing. A really big rich sound. The 73 Telecaster bass on the other hand was the heaviest thing ever. The neck was super fat and everything just felt stiff and rigid. It sounded nice, fat but wooly which I guess is what it should be.

Is the bass part on Ben E King's Stand By Me played on a double bass? It sure sounds like it.

[quote name='Darcy' post='322077' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:27 PM']I Love my USA 75 re-issue it is my main gigging bass if push came to shove and all but 1 had to go that would be the one. I agree with the natural finish, Not nice, but the previous own had mine sprayed Shoreline Gold [attachment=15585:DSCF2278.JPG] I spent a couple of hours at Coda music in Luton a few weeks ago while their tech sorted out a problem I had on another bass and I played everything they had there. Vintage P bass, some beautiful Musicmans, Warwicks down to an amazing Danelectro, but the bass that came out on top was the MIM 75ish Jazz basses (both a black and a sunburst) they are a lot of bass for £450ish if I hadn't recently added a All parts nice in a similar style to my other Jazz, I would have got one. the neck seemed slightly chunker (like the Allparts one) but not a great deal Go for it.[/quote] Darcy, whats that blue Fender Jazz you have in your picture? Looks great and such a wonderful blue colour.

Good thread this. I also adore the Fender American Vintage 75 re-issue Jazz bass. I love the colour and its one of my dream basses. However, I can no way afford to spend £1200 on a bass, not at this moment anyway. So I am looking at all my options also. I love the Fender 70's Re-Issue Jazz bass that you have pointed out. They also do a Fender classic 60's Jazz bass for £549 and a Fender Precision 50's bass for £445 which also looks ace. Then you have the Fender Standard Series Jazz Bass for £350. The thing is, apart from the name. what are the differences between these basses?? Is one better than the other or are they the same and just different branding?

[quote name='WarPig' post='321904' date='Nov 4 2008, 04:18 PM']Dave, any chance of more pics of your HW-1? Ive wanted one for years and think the wine red is soooo sexy.[/quote] Would love to see more piccies also, especially with the pickguard on it

Working on Level 42 - Children Say. Not the hardest bass line in the world although a few odd notes in odd places. Just a great effective bass part that I have loved for years.

Nobody has really given any feedback on a standard Fender Jazz? Is this because they are crap and not worth the money? Are they made in Mexico? Just wondering why nobody has made any comments about them but have said the Squire is awsome.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='321607' date='Nov 4 2008, 10:17 AM']Linus. Just took these of my HW1. This is after a year's usage. Ive not used it for about 2 years now. I do look after my gear and i have never had the back go like this on any of my basses. The paint was just rubbing/falling off. Its still got the costing on the patches, just not the paint. The front is obviously where i rest my hand (pick playing). [/quote] Thanks for the photo's Dave. It certainly looks worn in

[quote name='chris_b' post='321673' date='Nov 4 2008, 11:51 AM']Wouldn’t your budget be better spent fixing the ESP?[/quote] To be honest, this crossed my mind the other day and it is something that I need to do as the bass has a lot of sentimental value. However, as it does have sentimental value, I want to cherish this bass and so not use it as my workhorse. So this is the reason to get another fretted bass that I can use and abuse if need be.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='320278' date='Nov 2 2008, 04:49 PM']Is the Squier VMJ still in production? It's not on the Squier site anymore. The VMP is, along with the Dirnt, Wentz, Affinities and Classic Vibe series. No VMJ in evidence. Not too bothered, as I've already got one. Very good it is too for a £225 instrument. I agree that the electrics may well be the weak link. Mine just has a BadAss II and nice Schaller control knobs on it. So far.[/quote] VMJ is still on the site. Here is the link, [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&cat=jazzbass"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...mp;cat=jazzbass[/url] Still undecided though on what to get :)