sammybee Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I was browsing Classic and Cool after seeing another NBD thread on here, and stumbled across this http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/usa-fender-jazz-1975-re-issue-bass-in-natural/ Arrived this afternoon after a very swift deal. Brilliant service from Mark at Classic & Cool, and it's a true player - growls like a tiger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Congrats, cool looking basses those, and sound very nice from the ones I`ve hard being played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Lovely bass. These 75RI have a wonderfully slim neck. In fact, mine has the nicest neck I think I've played bar none. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 It's weighty (almost 11lbs) but like you say the neck is to die for. I haven't played an actual 75' Jazz but I don't think it could get better than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 That's a little too heavy for me. I have back trouble, like many other bass players it seems. Mine has the rosewood fretboard with MOP block inlays, which seems to be rarer and less popular too, but it weighs a little over 9lbs. I hope you enjoy! Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Dammit ! You were the one who bought that , I emailed him the day after seeing the topic, once I had sold some gear to win me some credit with the other half. He said sorry its on Hold >.< , but if that person drops out he would be in touch. Bahhh ... keep me in mind if you suddenly develop a hatred for it. Honestly though , how is the neck? Another reason why i didn't pounce right away was, that I wanted to research its older C profile compared to a modern C profile is it significantly differnt .. do you have a standard J to A / B it with. Grumble grumble * plots a trip up to the midlands with a balaclava * Happy New bass day ... Edited February 2, 2016 by synthaside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 If it's any consolation think of it as I have just saved your back from all that pain The neck is really comfortable. I have an older Fender Marcus Miller JB - which is very similar, but the 75 feels a bit slimmer to my hands. I have a 2008 American Standard too - which is probably my favourite feeling neck. But I just love the look of a blocked neck on a jazz and the whole 70's Jazz Bass vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Yup , that's what i was after Black blocks on a maple neck jazz ....heaven ... now im stuck looking at one with a rosewood board ,2002 for £750 ... trade ???? (joking) Fortunately i'm young enough that back problems aren't really an issue :-) Enjoy it ... but if you ever decide its just too heavy PM me Edited February 2, 2016 by synthaside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Well done that man! Had a go on that when I was at Marks, it really is a lovely Jazz, hes got some nice stuff at the moment, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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