Bassmalloy

[font=times new roman,times,serif]I figured that as individual problems, they are quite small. Have sorted the dried paint drip myself, the rippled body only really notices when the light catches it (although I know it's there), and the truss rod adjustment key rubs against the scratch plate anyway when I use it......So the shop will probably say that I have marked the pick guard myself whilst adjusting the neck. The gap between the neck and the body is about 1 1/2mm, and it's on the underside of the instrument. I doubt very much if Fender will change the guitar. All more annoying than anything, especially as I have purchased this guitar on American reputation!! As one other member put it, it's a bit of a lottery with Fender. They need to look at their quality procedures........ [/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Sold my Fender Chinese made (modern player) jazz bass, and purchased an American special jazz bass to replace it. Bit disappointed really. The workmanship on the American is poor. I own 3 other basses, 2 Mexican Precisions, and a Mexican jazz. All are far better put together and finished compared to the American. The American jazz has a gap where the neck bolts onto the body (on the side), when I got it (new), it had a paint run inside one of the pick up cut outs in the body, I had to cut it out with a narrow blade. And, the corners of the guitar body are slightly rippled, where the wood has not been smoothed off properly before painting. Also, the scratch plate where the truss rod adjustment hole is located, is chipped and scratched. None of my Mexican made Fenders have any of these defects. I do not dispute that the metal work may be of a slightly better quality, but I would not purchase another new American made Fender.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][color=#000000]Been playing bass on and off for 36 years. Started playing live in the summer of 1976, hot year that! I played in a couple of punk bands between 1976 and 1979, had a great time. The bands I played in also supported a couple of the well known bands of the time. Performed predominantly in and around London and a couple of gigs down on the south coast. Latterly, I played in several rock/metal bands until the mid eighties. Damaged my hearing, and got tinnitus from playing too loud. Had to “retire” from playing live at 25 years old! The last band I played in had 2 lead guitarists and a heavy handed drummer. What do they say, if it’s too loud, you’re too old! Also play a bit of six string guitar, averagely! Did some home recording in the 1990’s, and again around 6 years ago. Just been given the opportunity to do some bass work on a mates recording project (for fun), and have re-equipped myself with a couple of new guitars, and some Laney amplification. Might try and do a couple of gigs for fun, quietly!! Wife tells me that my current bass playing is “different”, and the dog howls when I play, so I’m still getting a reaction, and therefore must be good, eh! I like all types of music, punk, reggae, rock, folk, metal, soul, blues, rock n roll and even a bit of Irish! Also ride motorbikes. Mainly listen to rock…! PS photo of me on stage with my band "Hunter" at the Clarendon Hotel Hammersmith in 1981, on the Radio Floss road show. [/color][/font]

[size=3][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman]Purchased a new Chinese “crafted” Fender Jazz Bass, in white. One of the new "Modern Player Range" of guitars. Bad points: Painted surface finish is similar to a fridge or washing machine. Did not get a gig bag with it. Good points: It’s cheap, £400. It was easy to set up, and plays really well with a nice low action without lots of fret buzzing. Unlike my two Mexican Fenders, a Precision Blacktop and Jazz, both of which suffer from fret buzz, even though I have adjusted the set up several times. The Chinese guitar is light weight, and would not give you back ache at gigs. Also has a fast neck on it, gloss urethane finish. Lastly, the twin double humbuckers on the Chinese guitar make for a good range of sound. All in all, £400 quid well spent me thinks![/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size]