FNBD Final New Bass Day

[basshead56]

Well I did it.

After watching this one for over 2years online with the local agent, I pulled the trigger and bought myself the one bass I will never put down.

I have promised both myself, my long-suffering better half and most of my mates that this is genuinely the last bass I ever buy. Feel free to screenshot this post and remind me if you see me lurking 🤣🤣🤣

 

But anyway, here she is:

One N.O.S. 2021 American Pro 2 Jazz bass 75rh Anniversary FSR  Dark Night with Rosewood board.

 

Genuinely cannot describe how beautiful this thing is, all around.

It feels amazing in the hand, sounds exactly like a Jazz should and it has the most beautiful rosewood I have ever seen on any neck!

 

This is a pretty good place to end my GAS Odyessy 😎

 

 

Edited May 12, 2025 by basshead56

[jonno1981]

I really like the finish! Glad you’ve found a keeper.

[HeadlessBassist]

That looks lovely. Congratulations! The FSR Jazzes are usually very special. I've got a hand stained Ash 2012 FSR Jazz which is also definitely a keeper. They're often mistaken for Guitar Center specials etc, but there's always something about a good FSR instrument. 

 

Dark Night finish is my favourite on the American Professional II as well.

 

Enjoy your new Bass

[basshead56]

A trio of triumph!

Spent the day with all 3 and the SVT.

JOY!!!!

 

Fairly confindent in the assertion that this will genuinely be the last bass I buy 😎😁

 

[itu]

On 10/05/2025 at 09:37, basshead56 said:

I have promised both myself, my long-suffering better half and most of my mates that this is genuinely the last bass I ever buy.

But the headline says: Final New Bass. Therefore you are still with us, belonging to Musicians Anonymous.

[Lozz196]

2 hours ago, basshead56 said:

A trio of triumph!

Spent the day with all 3 and the SVT.

JOY!!!!

 

Fairly confindent in the assertion that this will genuinely be the last bass I buy 😎😁

 

3 great basses there 

[uk_lefty]

Love the colour on that Dark Knight!! I know Fender call it Dark Night but if Batman played bass that is what he would play.

[Lozz196]

6 minutes ago, uk_lefty said:

Love the colour on that Dark Knight!! I know Fender call it Dark Night but if Batman played bass that is what he would play.

Holy Jazz Bass, Batman

[neepheid]

P!sh!  You'll be back.

 

Enjoy!

[Stub Mandrel]

14 hours ago, basshead56 said:

Fairly confindent in the assertion that this will genuinely be the last bass I buy 😎😁

 

Pull the other one!

[BassAgent]

Very very nice! Enjoy that. How does it compare to the other two?

[BTops]

Great colours

[Stub Mandrel]

The dark night colour is great (more than great), but please get that sticker off... it's got me scratching at the screen!

[neepheid]

29 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

The dark night colour is great (more than great), but please get that sticker off... it's got me scratching at the screen!

 

But look how accurately it follows the shape of the pickguard.  That's been put on with attention to detail that has.

[basshead56]

12 hours ago, BassAgent said:

Very very nice! Enjoy that. How does it compare to the other two?

 

The Dark Night is probably the lighter of the two American Pro 2's - at least it feels that way on a strap but it is marginal. Will get the scales out tonight to confirm.

The rosewood is also a little darker/richer looking up close. They both sound identical for the most part and the feel in the hand is very similar also. I do love consistency!!!

 

The black 98 Am Std is a different beast to the PRO 2's. Heavy as a very heavy thing. Slightly different feel to the neck but still very much a Jazz like I remember them, different radius I imagine. But it just absolutely roars!

Definitely covered for all my Jazz needs!

[basshead56]

11 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

The dark night colour is great (more than great), but please get that sticker off... it's got me scratching at the screen!

 

Will be coming off this evening

[Stub Mandrel]

I came out of the rehearsal studio and saw the sky... dark night!