Dom in Dorset Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 It's a 2006 US standard Jazz, I took the scratch plate off to adjust the truss rod and found a hole... It seems to serve no purpose, it's just over an inch deep and was made before the body was finished. Apart from hiding contraband any ideas why it's there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Those holes are commonplace on Fenders. Not entirely sure what they are there for (maybe for supporting the body when its being sprayed?) but, worry not, yours is not 'wrong' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 It is used as an anchor point for the CNC machines during milling. I thought only MIM basses had this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1318852678' post='1406795'] I thought only MIM basses had this. [/quote] IIRC I have had US and Japanese Fenders with below-scratchplate holes (not 100% sure on the latter but defo on the US) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1318852788' post='1406800'] IIRC I have had US and Japanese Fenders with below-scratchplate holes (not 100% sure on the latter but defo on the US) [/quote] Cheers man. You live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1318852678' post='1406795'] It is used as an anchor point for the CNC machines during milling. I thought only MIM basses had this. [/quote] No, US standards and deluxes (IIRC) have them. US reissues don't. Ugly, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'm surprised fender don't class that as body chambering & charge another £300 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1318853088' post='1406811'] I'm surprised fender don't class that as body chambering & charge another £300 for it. [/quote] Lol Yep, its normal. No one can do a Jaco unless you pay more money! Or, don't mind huge routing holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1318853186' post='1406816'] Lol Yep, its normal. No one can do a Jaco unless you pay more money! Or, don't mind huge routing holes. [/quote] I wonder if that's the sneaky real reason why they've done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) The mexi reissues have them but, funnily enough, don't have the large route around the pickup/control cavity. I filled the hole in mine when I refinished. Oh yeah, there's probably a matching hole in the neck pocket. Edited October 17, 2011 by LawrenceH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yeah, my 2000 MIM Jazz was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1318855106' post='1406876'] I wonder if that's the sneaky real reason why they've done it. [/quote] More than likely! Eg, spend more if you want pickguardless Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Although my Highway 1 Jazz didn't have it, and would have been fine without a pickguard. So there is at least one cheaper option for those who want to look like Jaco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 There is a hole in my Jazz bass too. It's a 2010 USA Standard. Here's a pic when I was changing the oem guard to a new black one. Funny enough, I didn't notice the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 A black hole no less! Be careful not to be drawn into another dimesion while playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 On my US 2009 fretless i have a hole. On the HW1 i have no hole. I care not as don't want to look like Jaco. I really prefer a scratchplate on a Jazz Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 MIJ and CIJ dont have this hole, or any other routing under the pickguard (apart from the pup of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 My MIA has this. At first I thought it was chronic woodworm... And in answer to the thread title; [i]"There's a hole in my Jazz Bass, Dear Liza, Dear Liza" "Then cover it (with a scratchplate) Dear 'Enry, Dear 'Enry"[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 I was alluding to theat rhyme , but surely it's "Dear Leo, dear Leo?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 i find it amazing that Fender can't even be bothered to spray the 3 tone burst all the way around the body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1318880738' post='1407389'] I was alluding to theat rhyme , but surely it's "Dear Leo, dear Leo?" [/quote] I don't think Leo had anything to do with it. In his day it would have been pins - or at least that's what he used at G&L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1318867298' post='1407124'] MIJ and CIJ dont have this hole, or any other routing under the pickguard (apart from the pup of course) [/quote] yup, mine is also without the CNC hole and the large route between cavities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 2003 MIA P - No hole on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1318881096' post='1407393'] i find it amazing that Fender can't even be bothered to spray the 3 tone burst all the way around the body! [/quote] Yup, I've often wondered how much money was saved - if any - by that piece of skimping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1318881655' post='1407407'] I don't think Leo had anything to do with it. In his day it would have been pins - or at least that's what he used at G&L. [/quote] Nails, the holes left by them are one of the ways you can spot a proper pre-CBS fender apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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