Wylie Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Took possession today of a nearly new GL Jazz, made in Japan, from a fellow who decided he didn't want to play bass after all -- my luck to get a great bass at a great price, including Fender case. The cellophane was still on the pickguard. What a bass! Factory strings (which I'll keep) great aggressive growl, not a dead note anywhere, action low and precise. Fit and finish, all that, perfect. A formal review isn't needed, I think; I'm sure it's been reviewed before now. Couldn't be better! [attachment=125734:bigDSCN4530.jpg] Edited December 22, 2012 by tedgilley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The Jap version is a great bass...as most Jap built guitars are! Love the Badass too, every Fender should have one imho. Play it healthy dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Another made in mexico fab.Bass imported from the states Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 They're made in Mexico now? I played one once and it was rather nice. I think my Aerodyne has the same neck shape, good one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Good aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1356554122' post='1911173'] Good aren't they? [/quote] Incredible. I've been playing it all day. Sharp looking instrument, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees_SoS Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I own a 2010 example in sunburst and it's one of the most stable instruments I've ever owned. It doesn't have the depth or warmth of my '74 Jazz, but I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a decent '70s Jazz bass at an affordable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='Kees_SoS' timestamp='1356710129' post='1912774'] I own a 2010 example in sunburst and it's one of the most stable instruments I've ever owned. It doesn't have the depth or warmth of my '74 Jazz, but I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a decent '70s Jazz bass at an affordable price. [/quote] Not what I'd call warm, either, but everything about it is fabulous. Roll off the tone a bit and the growl is captivating. I'm repeating myself. I don't know what's affordable for you guys with Jap Fenders, but this one was a steal at $750, that's with black hardshell Fender case (older model than the current tweed). tg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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