Hi all
This may be a long shot, but here goes. Been playing quite a few Fender Jazzes and similar the last couple of days - turns out I love the sound of alder and rosewood (as long as it has single coils). However, I'm used to having 21 frets and decent upper fret access, and no-one seems to make an 'off the shelf' alder jazz bass with 21 frets (as opposed to 20, 22, or 24). Anyone know of a maker who does a nice jazz bass with 21 frets, an alder body, and decent upper fret access? (I have considered the US Darryl Jones with an alder body, but it's a little pricey for me...)
I have entertained thoughts of a custom, but I'm a firm believer in trying out what's out there - too easy to go wrong on a custom!
As an aside, played a Squier Classic Vibe 60's Jazz - knocked my socks right off! Unbelievable tone for the money. If I can't find anything out there with 21 frets, it's cheap enough that I might just buy one...
Thanks.
Pete