New Bass Day! Scratched the jazz itch

[Twigman]

I succumbed to my urge to get a jazz…and negotiated a significant discount from list. It comes with ashtray and pickup cover. I was surprised to find a CoA in the case - i thought that was a custom shop only thing. 
 

I haven’t told my band yet but I’m looking forward to their reaction at the next rehearsal whenever that might be….i suspect it’s not black enough for them. 

[Lozz196]

That looks great, really nice vintagey vibe to it 

[Rosie C]

Happy NBD! I'm loving the colour  

 

[HeadlessBassist]

Judging by the colour and type of case (as well as the lollipop tuners), it's an American Vintage II, isn't it? The smell of Nitro Cellulose varnish when you open the case is lovely on these. My American Original Jazz is seven years old now, and still has the smell every time I open the case. 🤪

Edited December 30, 2025 by HeadlessBassist

[JapanAxe]

As a recent Jazz-itch-scratcher, I congratulate you!

[Twigman]

1 hour ago, HeadlessBassist said:

it's an American Vintage II, isn't it?

Yes. Yes it is. 

[Hellzero]

Congratulations! I love this toilet seat colour too and as I already wrote: They are my favourite Fender colours.

[Twigman]

25 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

Congratulations! I love this toilet seat colour too and as I already wrote: They are my favourite Fender colours.

Yes it’s one of my favourite Fender colour schemes too.

 

I’ve spent all afternoon noodling on it and I’m surprised how quickly I adjusted to the not so flat fingerboard. It’s actually quite comfortable. 

 

I can’t wait for next rehearsal. 

Edited December 30, 2025 by Twigman

[Geek99]

1 minute ago, Twigman said:

Yes it’s one of my favourite Fender colour schemes too.

 

I’ve spent all afternoon noodling on it and I’m surprised how quickly I adjusted to the not so flat fingerboard. It’s actually quite comfortable. 

 

I can’t wait for nest rehearsal. 

Is that the bit where you practice takeoff? Or the bit where you compete with siblings for a worm? 😛

[Twigman]

1 minute ago, Geek99 said:

Is that the bit where you practice takeoff? Or the bit where you compete with siblings for a worm? 😛

Edited to correct typo

HTH

[spongebob]

Lovely, same as mine! 🤘Excellent choice - I’m amazed how many people admire the colour…..it really strikes with everyone. 

[AlexDelores]

Gorgeous that 👌 

[kwmlondon]

Absolutely brilliant. I flipping love a jazz bass, and I adore a matching headstock. Very nice

[Misdee]

That's a lovely bass. If it's as good as my Fender AVRI 74 Jazz Bass that I have had for nearly ten years now then it's an excellent investment.

 

I've thought about one of these for myself but haven't managed to find one that weighs under 9 pounds, which is my weight requirement for a Jazz Bass nowadays. I would swap the scratchplate for an off-white one, but that's just my preference. I expect most people would prefer the Tort, but combined with that shade of green in reminds me too much of those boiled sweets, chocolate limes.