clashcityrocker Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 My old 50s mex P had the most massive neck,which alot of people like,just check it out before you buy blind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyman1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1378136589' post='2196143'] Currently selling a custom shop classic jazz and am open to offers [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215880-fender-custom-shop-custom-classic-jazz/"]http://basschat.co.u...m-classic-jazz/[/url] [/quote] yowsers! that is very nice indeed - would very much love to check it out - but Ireland!! toooooo far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 If you're going to try out a few Fenders then try out the Squiers too. You may well save yourself almost a grand. I recently tested out a MIA Fender Jazz, a MIM Fender Jazz and a Squier VM 77 Jazz and the Squier was the nicest one out of the lot to play. The MIA felt big and clunky (may not be a bad thing for some) and sounded better - it had custom shop pickups in though. The MIM was just horrible, just like every MIM I've played so far and the Squier played much better than both and sounded much better than the MIM. I'm tempted to go back in, buy the Squier and grab whatever pups I want (could afford Nordstrands with the savings I'd make) and have the best bass in the shop. And still have around £700 left over... In short, at least try a Squier to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyman1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 [indent=1]I didn't expect so many replies to this question. You guys are really spoiling me with your suggestions and wise words. Many thanks and at the same time damn you all for opening up a whole load of alternative avenues to explore. Loving that Fender Custom made... perhaps a blind sale????? mmmmmmmm[/indent] [indent=1] [size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size][/indent] [indent=1][size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=4] [/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=4] [/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=4] [/size][/indent] [indent=1][size=4] [/size][/indent] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='muddyman1' timestamp='1378232559' post='2197481'] [indent=1]I didn't expect so many replies to this question. You guys are really spoiling me with your suggestions and wise words. Many thanks and at the same time damn you all for opening up a whole load of alternative avenues to explore. Loving that Fender Custom made... perhaps a blind sale????? mmmmmmmm[/indent] [indent=1] [/indent] [indent=1][size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size][/indent] [indent=1] [/indent] [indent=1] [/indent] [indent=1] [/indent] [indent=1][size=4] [/size][/indent] [/quote] One of the good things (of which there are many) about Basschat is that it's a very honest community, and you can check sellers' feedback if you can't try something out before you buy. I bought a US Standard Precision blind that had been owned by Clarky and Old Horse Murphy that was exactly as described, excellent condition and the whole sale was completed in about 2 days. I actually sold it back to Nick (OHM), one day I think I'd like to buy it back if it's still in these parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1378235816' post='2197547'] One of the good things (of which there are many) about Basschat is that it's a very honest community, and you can check sellers' feedback if you can't try something out before you buy. I bought a US Standard Precision blind that had been owned by Clarky and Old Horse Murphy that was exactly as described, excellent condition and the whole sale was completed in about 2 days. I actually sold it back to Nick (OHM), one day I think I'd like to buy it back if it's still in these parts. [/quote] My Rockbass Corvette has gone around loads of Basschat members. The guy I bought it off bought it off Waynepunkdude whom I believe bought it from someone else on here. It gets around a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='muddyman1' timestamp='1378231555' post='2197467'] yowsers! that is very nice indeed - would very much love to check it out - but Ireland!! toooooo far! [/quote] I recently done a trade with a Basschatter in Hungry!!. That's quite far and we are both happy chatters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaass Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 When I was looking for a Precision Bass I wanted the neck to be as close to my stingray as possible. I finally settled for a new "Fender '70s Precision Bass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='zzaass' timestamp='1378242949' post='2197700'] When I was looking for a Precision Bass I wanted the neck to be as close to my stingray as possible. I finally settled for a new "Fender '70s Precision Bass" [/quote] I have one of those, and it`s a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 It's all in the wood. Do you want it to burn hotter or for longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) I don't know the seller, but I've got the mahogany stained body / maple necked version of this & it's superb. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/213877-fsft-fender-usa-precision-fsr-american-ltd-ed-hand-stained-ash-1-of-150-built-1-of-only-45-in-europe/"]http://basschat.co.u...y-45-in-europe/[/url] I actually paid more for mine than this one's up for, & I'm still very happy with my outlay. Edited September 5, 2013 by Wilco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I love my '99 Jazz, but it's build quality is shocking! The newer builds are far better, and (I think) 2012 models onwards have the vintage-style pickups in them that sound awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1378231665' post='2197472'] If you're going to try out a few Fenders then try out the Squiers too. You may well save yourself almost a grand. I recently tested out a MIA Fender Jazz, a MIM Fender Jazz and a Squier VM 77 Jazz and the Squier was the nicest one out of the lot to play. The MIA felt big and clunky (may not be a bad thing for some) and sounded better - it had custom shop pickups in though. The MIM was just horrible, just like every MIM I've played so far and the Squier played much better than both and sounded much better than the MIM. I'm tempted to go back in, buy the Squier and grab whatever pups I want (could afford Nordstrands with the savings I'd make) and have the best bass in the shop. And still have around £700 left over... In short, at least try a Squier to compare. [/quote] Those Squier basses around the £300 mark felt very good indeed when I tried a few. The fretless was actually the real tempter, a PJ set up pickup wise, felt really slick even for a fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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