Stag

Make sure you definitely get a Jap one as the new Mex bass plates are slightly different and wont fit.

Worth mentioning there are some subtle differences between the 4001 and 4003 - the neck on my 4003 has a wider fretboard than the 4001, and the 4001 was a more pronounced volute at the end of it. 4001/4003 either way - i hope you both get one! Ive seen a few 4001's recently go for less than a newer 4003 so shop around, try them all and then buy the one that you know is the right one.

Would strongly recommend buying a second hand Rick as they keep their value, particularly if you can snag the case into the deal as wwll. Of course..... do try it first! lol

I can relate to this - although in a non-conclusive way i guess I bought my USA 2009 P Std from a chain shop in my town. It was excellent - setup was fine, sound was spot on, everything I expected and wanted from a USA P at that price. I bought my Geddy from the lovely chaps at Wunjo in London and that was probably the best setup "out of the case" bass ive ever played, with the exception of my 2011 Rick (sadly now back at the factory after the paint fell off it, different story). On the other hand, i went to the same chain shop I bought the P from to try out some jazzes and other USA P's before I took the plunge on the Geddy - all from 2011/12 - and all of them were shocking. Badly set up, rattling in the neck - and worst of all, two of them had significant nut problems on the A string resulting in dull "clacking" string sound. Wouldnt have spent a grand on any of the four I tried! I do also twang a little bit of guitar on the side so tried a few SG's out and they were out of tune, all over the place. Whether or not that is indicative of anything I dont know. So I think the old adage applies - you gotta play a few before you find the right one...

I like that a lot.

Ive got one of the new Mex built ones and it too is amazing. Cant throw enough superaltives at these basses, proper workhorses yet very adaptable with such a great sound.... and that neck!

Annnnnything further on this? At the moment i dont have any scratchplate on my bass as Howard has my current one to take measurements from...

You could ask BassDoc but hehas a large backlog that he's getting thru at the moment... My one included!

Bngo, cheers fellas. As long as he's OK!

not sure if this is the right forum, but has anyone heard from Howard recently? He was making me a pickguard and said it would be here two weeks ago but ive heard nothing since.... hope he's OK? Anyone out there mates with him??

That is the one from Andy Baxter isnt it... Nice purchase

Another +1 for Wunjo from me. Went in to try a Geddy out, Lawrence and Tom were working and happily set me up so I could a have a good old noodle on it. And noodle I did, then fell in love with the neck on it BIGTIME, and had a chat with Brian about putting a deposit on it there and then. Great comms via email (I live 100+ miles away from them!) and I picked it up and completed the deal the week after. Highly recommended, buy with confidence from these fellas!

When you get a good one... Well... Thats a great feeling. Well done on your purchase sir :-)

Aftermage... You might be interested in this : http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159316-fender-jazz-with-geddy-lee-neck-really-cool-bass/ Im not getting commission from bassybill i hasten to add

Very very nice... Are they active?

I played one of the new Mexican Geddys last week. So impressed I put a deposit on it there and then. The last USA Jazz I played brand new in a shop was not in the same league... the GL beat it hands down in every way I could think of. Cant wait to get it back to my house next week! Dont be put off by the Mexican heritage, this is one hell of a bass. And if truly worried about finish issues etc then I would suggest buying one from a reputable dealer that will give you 2yrs warranty on it