karlfer Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) This was withdrawn in August last year as it's so good, but needs must Made in 2008 for release at winter NAMM 2009. These early models did not have the circular CNC route under the scratchplate, so can be used with the plate off. THEY DID, however, have ROAD W stamped into the body as these first ones were select Alder & the first non Fender Custom Shop Road Worn finish basses. Weight 8lb 14oz. They have a very good rep, please do your research. As they are now discontinued (last rrp was £1279) they will most likely come up less often. Sale as my Elite Jazz is frankly the best jazz I've ever had and I'm looking to try a different kind of bass so this is on the block. TRADE. The ONLY trade I'm looking for is a 2017/2020 Mexico Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special (the one with active/passive switch). It must be in excellent condition please, Sunburst & Maple preferred but happy to talk about the other 2 colours. Bass recorded on mobile phone, I don't have headphones so no idea what it sounds like. Collection from Darlington preferred or I half way meet up to 100 miles radius of Darlington. No gigbag or packaging so I can't courier at the moment. Feedback available. Thanks for looking, Karl. Edited February 24, 2022 by karlfer 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I have a similar model in 3TSB with a great set of flats on - plays like a dream - love these models +1 for this bass - great n easy players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Lovely basses the Roadworn Series. Did I get the Roadworn P from you a number of years ago? You keep on doing this Karl! I need a Jazz and a a Precision at the moment and I really don't want to sell my USA Sterling to fund them! You're not helping! GLWTS Edited February 13, 2022 by itsmedunc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 16 hours ago, itsmedunc said: Lovely basses the Roadworn Series. Did I get the Roadworn P from you a number of years ago? You keep on doing this Karl! I need a Jazz and a a Precision at the moment and I really don't want to sell my USA Sterling to fund them! You're not helping! GLWTS Yes you did Dunc, thanks. Glad to be of (emptying your pocket) service 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I've owned many Jazzes over the years - the Roadworn was easily the best. An absolute joy to play. As always, us living at opportunity ends of the country is both a blessing and a curse. GLWTS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 14/02/2022 at 19:10, Cosmo Valdemar said: I've owned many Jazzes over the years - the Roadworn was easily the best. An absolute joy to play. As always, us living at opportunity ends of the country is both a blessing and a curse. GLWTS! I know a service station 😉😁 I think that anybody who likes jazz basses should try one of these if they get the chance, particularly the earlier ones with Rosewood boards. I find it difficult to explain just how good & easy to play the necks are. Road Worn is a bit "love or hate" but I think there would be some interesting results in a blindfold test. I do prefer my (now fully passive, series/parallel, stack knob) Jazz Elite with asymmetrical neck & compound radius fingerboard. But not a lot in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 All PM's replied, please, no more offers of Fender Japan Precisions (unless 70's Re-Issue 😁). Now on FeeBay as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 These are seriously, seriously nice basses. I’m lucky enough to have a sunburst/rosewood version. If anyone is on the fence about pulling the trigger, just do it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylock Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I have a US Jazz, a US P Bass and a Gibson T Bird and also a roadworn sunburst jazz that I only got as I started playing in a Hendrix tribute band but by golly it is my best bass in terms of tone and playability - it just feels like an extension to your left arm and the classic tone is to die for! Read a copy of the Haynes Fender Bass Guitar Manual he states that it is the best jazz bass he has ever played and I can believe it- so if in doubt just buy it - you will not regret it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 23 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said: These are seriously, seriously nice basses. I’m lucky enough to have a sunburst/rosewood version. If anyone is on the fence about pulling the trigger, just do it! 21 hours ago, Shylock said: I have a US Jazz, a US P Bass and a Gibson T Bird and also a roadworn sunburst jazz that I only got as I started playing in a Hendrix tribute band but by golly it is my best bass in terms of tone and playability - it just feels like an extension to your left arm and the classic tone is to die for! Read a copy of the Haynes Fender Bass Guitar Manual he states that it is the best jazz bass he has ever played and I can believe it- so if in doubt just buy it - you will not regret it Thanks gents, indeed they are pretty damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Stunning Karl. The bass is lovely too 😍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Old Horse Murphy said: Stunning Karl. The bass is lovely too 😍 You old smoothie 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Awsome bass. Such a shame the volume wasn't higher in the mix on the recording as that playing looks epic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 9 hours ago, CJPJ said: Awsome bass. Such a shame the volume wasn't higher in the mix on the recording as that playing looks epic. Thanks @CJPJ I have no idea, I can only listen to it on my laptop & I don't have any headphones. I'm only aware of a vague rumbling. I don't think there was a mix as such, just a punter recorded it on their phone & kindly sent us a link 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Make sense. iPhones tend to pick up on the trebles and not the bass. You look like you are putting in the work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, CJPJ said: Make sense. iPhones tend to pick up on the trebles and not the bass. You look like you are putting in the work! I have to. They are all good but tend to be a bit plinky jangly 60's pop-ish so I try to put a bit of drive & balls into some of the songs. Having said they are good, both guitarists have at least one Gibson Les Dawson moment per gig 😁 Edited February 20, 2022 by karlfer Spelling. Again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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