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I pretty much follow the splendid Carl Pedigo way of setting up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIzV9462xeE I mean, a lot of Lakkies are based on vintage Fenders

It didn't need a shim Martin, action was good when it arrived, bit better after a bit of fettling. I know some folk only loosen the screws on the neckplate to adjust the truss rod on these vintage/vintage style basses. I always take the neck off fully. I'm clumsy and don't want to drop the thing when the screws are only biting 1/4 of an inch I set it by gradual turns on the truss rod screw, but it rarely takes more than two goes to get it right. Possibly because I've done 1 or 2 Relief is set at 8/1000ths at 6th fret.

It was only a few of the 62's Chris, but there are quite a lot of comments regarding it, particularly on TB. I've had a couple of AV 62 RI's over the years and didn't have any issues, but it was always there at the back of my mind. Seem to remember you had a similar issue with an AV57RI. That is more concerning, as they aren't exactly a slim jazz neck are they . I think what I'm ever so slightly annoyed with myself about, is putting the Clayton up to fund this. The Clayton is frankly a better playing bass with one of the best Fender necks I've played. It is heavier though. Just the bloody dint in it, and dreading every movement on stage waiting for the next clumsy moment . The Flea is VERY good imo, the niggles are tiny, I know I will never worry about it on stage.

It's a very good bass Chris, with some great features, especially for a Fender in this sort of price bracket. But ultimately, it's a Fender Jazz, so no massive surprises. It's the looks that are different to most jazzes, I guess. The niggles I have are generic for any Fender stack knob and really I knew about them before I bought it, so not unexpected. With the neck being a tad thicker, I would hope that it's not prone to the neck issues AV 62 RI's were prone to. The unexpected QC niggles are really very tiny and easily solved. I guess the most outstanding feature for me is that it's probably the lightest Fender Jazz I've ever owned.

Mine arrived on Friday but only really tonight I've had the chance to do anything. Out of the box it was still set up to Fender guide, except the relief which was on 25/1000ths. So neck off (HATE THAT KIND OF SET UP ) got it right 2nd try. The rest, saddle, intonation, pup height, all nice and easy. The fretboard seemed pale so that's had 3 lots of lemon. Tuners are good reverse ones, the neck is, to me C, but a fraction deeper. Very comfortable and fast. Frets chords beautifully. This bass is very light for a jazz which is a BIG bonus. The question was asked on TB about how thick the body of the bass is. It's the slimmer 1.5 inches. The feel of the paintwork on the body is good. I've played relics that really felt "grubby" and it was off putting for me. Couple of tiny issues for me,. The tort plate seemed to have a very stubborn coat of muck on it. Just a bit of elbow grease though. The vol/tone controls have a washer with a nubbin (lovely word ) that holds the tone rotary where you set it. On the neck pup controls, that washer was bent. OK, sound. Don't expect a dood review. Neck pup. Gorgeous. From lovely smooth to rather punchy. Bridge pup. Little bit weaker but you can easily get from burp to honk. Very good sounding pups with plenty of beans. As with a lot of jazzes, put both pups on full and you get the volume drop. I'm not noticing any 50 cycle hum though. My favourite so far is neck pup, full volume, 1/3 up the tone control. Bridge pup 1/3 vol, 1/3 up the tone control. Great rock sound. The stacked pots don't give all the tones you could want as they are pre set clicks. I'm sure this was done originally to stop the vol control moving when you move the tone control. I'm thinking of a way round this, but it's just nit picking. So, a light, versatile, well made, well playing jazz that looks different (your call on good or bad). I know I won't have to worry about cymbals, drunks or roadies with this bass. It is, IMO, a cracking bass at a fair price. Keeper? Who knows with me? Burgundy Mist and Maple Precision you say Played about with in 3rd bedroom, not too much vol, Streamliner 900, Barefaced Gen3 Super Twin. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/002_zpsvwcevtnc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/003_zpsb1aee8e1.jpg.html"][/url]

Fenders do seem to go up each year. Dread to think what they will cost next year with recent $/£ fluctuations

Now £70 more expensive in Thomann and they only have one left. Seem to have read released in US on either 4th or 8th of July. I might have dreamt that GAK are still showing available to order, but they've done that before haven't they. I'm probably not the only person to have ordered something from GAK and given up several months later (mind usually they are very good)>

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1467491196' post='3084140'] Is it odd that compared to BC Talkbass is relatively quiet on these? Are they not available in the US yet? [/quote] I wonder Chris, with TB being a lot more American, if it's perhaps not such a big deal over there? Fenders are obviously cheaper there and there are a lot more available there than here. Custom colours, stack knobs rarely available here and when they are they are often pricey? Or perhaps they aren't available there as you say [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1467531332' post='3084247'] Having spent half an hour with it plugged in, I must say, it does sound good. Neck pickup sounds wonderful. Wind in 3/4 of the bridge pickup and I couldn 't stop slapping (oo er). But I haven't got a gig for 2 weeks, so I can't tell how it will sit in the mix. But I suspect it will be great. It's not often I plug something in at home and just keep playing, so full marks so far. [/quote] Glad somebody is putting it into words Martin

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1467490555' post='3084132'] Special order only now at GuitarGuitar, so the two have sold very quickly this evening. Implies more are available?? [/quote] Ask them and let us know At one stage Andertons were showing "next delivery Aug 30th". Then they were showing "may be discontinued"

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1467487213' post='3084098'] It's weird isn't it! I tweeted them and they said they are sure it is limited at the moment. Oh well, I've always wanted a shell pink Fender, always wanted a road worn, but didn't want to pay £1100! [/quote] Yes, very weird. The Flea was £882 The "normal" 60's Road Worn jazz is now showing around the £1200 mark. I've heard the normal Road Worn (50's P , 60'S J ) are soon to be discontinued. Fender, who can even guess, never mind know

Andertons are already showing that this line may be discontinued. Mind you, the Geddy and Marcus were limited runs. In 1998

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[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1467457584' post='3083798'] Only 1 left at guitar guitar now, there were 3 this morning and 4 last night. I've never seen a bass sell this quick, it has to be this thread, right? [/quote] Yes, according to the splendid Danny at the equally splendid Kenny's Music (brilliant service!!!) this thread has contributed. Wish my bloody Adam Clayton would sell as quickly

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467439359' post='3083656'] I'm looking forward to setting this up over the weekend and giving it a proper test drive. Here are some more pictures.... [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [/quote] Cracking job Warren , wish I had your camera and descriptive skills. I'm gutted, I got the heavy one at 8lb 4oz VERY late gig last night, with a Rockinbetter 4003s I raised from the near dead. Looking forward to a lot less work to get this splendid critter playing for me. EDIT, come to think of it, wish I had your sky!

Yup, nipped home for allotted time. Only had time to open, tune etc. Back at t'mill now. Finish here, out to gig so nowt from me until tomorrow. But, looks good, feels good, well built and nice acoustically. Hiram will no doubt do a great review tomorrow.

Not quite as Shell Pink as you would think, but gloriously light

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1467363959' post='3083069'] There must be something wrong with my laptop screen here Karl, for a moment I thought YOU were agreeing you could be happy with one bass. you've practically got your own facebook shop [/quote] One may be a tad fickle

PLEASE SOMEBODY....................link to whatever happened in Milwaukee, I missed that thread and can't find it. It's keeping me awake at night

I'm in hiding