spongebob Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Looking quite seriously at the pre-2012 Fender Jazz's as they are quite a steal at the mo for a US standard. One colour which seems to be around a lot for sale is Charcoal Frost Never seen it in the flesh.....it it just because they're not that nice, that's why the surplus? Love to hear from/see CF pics......maple or rosewood....any pref? Or just go for a black one instead???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Black, black maple Or Black, tort, rosewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I would go for any of them and get it refinished. The current colours available on the US standard are very drab and uninspired IMHO. Fancy names won't fool me! As for the neck, it depends what colour you end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'd go black, black pick guard and maple next time ..... Wasn't sure about a maple neck after having a squire P with rosewood but I prefer it now...... I didn't fancy the charcoal frost myself.....So I checked out utube and got a candy cola :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Maple. The answer is always maple, unless the body is sunburst and there is a tortie 'plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hmmmm.....not much love for CF....that's why they're still there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1345185342' post='1774604'] Black, black maple Or Black, tort, rosewood [/quote] Yup. Or Black,chrome,maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 We are all individuals, and I don't own one black bass anymore, and I doubt I ever will. To me, its the most boring colour on an instrument possible, UNLESS its something like black sparkle or the Musicman Sapphire Black. I actually avoid black basses now. Weird. I used to like it. White looks much nicer IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I've done some digging, and CF with RW can be found, brand new (2011 stock), £825!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Pulled the trigger - got it the other day! It's my first US standard Jazz, bought on the strength of my US standard P-bass. The colour in the flesh is excellent - I wasn't sure how it would look - but the CF/RW combo is stunning, and everyone I shown it to really goes for it too! What can I say? Looks amazing, plays and sounds fab! If I'd had know how much better the US basses were, I wouldn't have spent time and money with the other ones. BTW, Thomann's price has since risen a little....so get in quick if you want one at about 2007 prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nice one spongebob :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 .....too late. I would have said 'Maple'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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