Linus27 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Well, I had no intention to buy any new bass. However, after xilddx posted a picture a few years back of the Fender Japan 66 re-issue jazz in white with block, binding and matching headstock, I immediately fell in love. Sadly, they were only available in Japan, near on impossible to get and so I gave up the idea. So to my surprise, I find Fender had released a very limited amount out of Japan for 2013. No idea how many have been released into the UK but the States got 136. I then notice last night that one of my local guitar shops had one in stock. So today I popped down, had a look, had a play, and that was enough. Half an hour later and I was £1000 poorer but it is so worth it. The quality is amazing, the tone is incredible and the feel is stunning. Not only does it look like a vintage bass, Fender have actually made it feel like one so top marks for that. The neck just feels wonderful and very retro. Even the lacquer feels vintage It does not feel like a modern Jazz in anyway which to me is great as it would ruin the whole point of this bass. The tone is very very tight and focused and sounds quite burpy. Its also very balanced with an even tone. I love it Anyway, I am so over the moon with this bass, it will be my main bass from now on along with my Stingray with fretless Status neck once I get that made. [URL=http://s85.photobucket.com/user/Linus27uk/media/SDC10136_zpsdda2ec39.jpg.html][IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/Linus27uk/SDC10136_zpsdda2ec39.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited December 29, 2013 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul S Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 What a lovely bass. If I were you, incidentally, I'd move that pot full of [i]Echeveria[/i] out of it's saucer and into the greenhouse. Last thing that wants to be is waterlogged at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1388338977' post='2320961'] I'd move that pot full of [i]Echeveria[/i] out of it's saucer and into the greenhouse. Last thing that wants to be is waterlogged at this time of year. [/quote] This. Good drainage is key and 10 degrees C is about the minimum in winter. Don't forget to remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows - they provide a haven for pests and [i]Echeveria [/i]are susceptible to mealy bugs. Edit: Very nice bass, btw. Edited December 29, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTB Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I know nothing about plants but I do like a white jazz with a blocked neck! Congrats & enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Guitar Village? Lovely bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks everyone and yes Guitar Village. They have some amazing basses in stock at the moment. Many thanks for the gardening tips. I have passed all the info on to my wife who is currently bringing half the garden into the kitchen now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1388339494' post='2320969'] This. Good drainage is key and 10 degrees C is about the minimum in winter. [/quote] I've found cold tolerance very much depends on the species, Mark. I have had [i]Echeveria agavoides[/i], [i]Echeveria rosea[/i] and [i]Echeveria elegans[/i] growing outdoors and unprotected for many years now, including through the last few colder winters - so they would have taken a low of -8C plus the freeze/thaw of 60cm of slushy snow on top of them. Actually, growing them outdoors helps with mealy bugs and vine weevil, another pest they are martyrs to. There are one or two other species that do ok outside - [i]Echeveria secunda[/i], for example - but most other species, of course, turn to mush with the first frost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 They are really pretty basses those, and I would've got with the white one too, nice choice. The matching headstocks look ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nice Jazz that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1388341556' post='2321003'] I have passed all the info on to my wife who is currently bringing half the garden into the kitchen now [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 They had candy apple red one in Mansons a few months ago. I couldn't stay and had to leave the shop for uncontrollable dribbling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Wow! I played this very bass at Guitar Village on my recent Mustang-shopping trip, and I can confirm it is a corker. If any bass was going to turn me back on to Jazzes, it would be this one. Congrats Linus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1388355607' post='2321230'] Wow! I played this very bass at Guitar Village on my recent Mustang-shopping trip, and I can confirm it is a corker. If any bass was going to turn me back on to Jazzes, it would be this one. Congrats Linus! [/quote] Thank you. I have spent some more time playing the bass tonight and it feels like a bass I have owned and played for years. It is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've a soft spot for Jazzes, especially this one, wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Lovely Bass, stunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Those white blocks , with white head and body look so classy! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 nice i got the 75 pj re issue and the neck is wonderful on that bass.beats any of the american basses around at the moment. sheer class. and i am a £1000 poorer too but well worth the dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 [quote name='geofio' timestamp='1388704948' post='2325233'] nice i got the 75 pj re issue and the neck is wonderful on that bass.beats any of the american basses around at the moment. sheer class. and i am a £1000 poorer too but well worth the dosh. [/quote] Personally, I think the Japanese Fender stock is often better than the US standard stuff which is why they're so difficult to get hold of (and why Fender restrict the exportation of them as they undercut the US standard models for price/quality). This is another example of that. For less notes than a US (bog)standard Jazz, the detail and style makes that a real stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Congrats, what a very cool looking Jazz. +1 on Japanese Fenders being superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Very nice Michael. You do realise however that you've now upset me. I recently acquired a Jazz after only playing precisions and am enjoying it immensely so much so that I fancy another Jazz. Now I know which one would fit the bill. Just a shame that I'm skint after Christmas. Enjoy the bass my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hey Hutton, nice to hear from you. It really is a wonderful bass. Not sure it sounds any better than your US standard Jazz but I bet it looks nicer Take care matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Matching headstocks on a jazz are the bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icunningham Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I'm crying from jealousy ! That is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone, it really is a wonderful bass. If anyone has an more info on this bass then please share as any info seems to be non-existent. It seems the bass is basically a Japanese JB66B bass but is a Fender's FSR (Fender Special Run) where Fender US has allowed a limited amount to be imported from Japan and sold in the US. I know 132 were imported into the states but I have no idea how many were available to Europe or the UK or at all. The spec also says it has Vintage Japan pickups but are these the JB VINTAGE (USA) as sold on some of the other Japan Fender Jazz basses or are they something else? So any info is really appreciated. Edited January 5, 2014 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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