Stu-khag Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 sorry if this has been asked before but whats the deal with the little routed round hole on my Fender Jazz under the pick guard? its about the size of a 10p and about a centimetre deep I bought it in 2000. Is it something to do with an active version of the bass? (mine is just a standard passive red wine Jazz) I'll take a photo of it if its an anomaly but methinks its probably quite common on this model? thanks Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Most probably a locating pin hole for the routing machine which shaped the body. [quote name='Stu-khag' post='537297' date='Jul 10 2009, 04:12 PM']sorry if this has been asked before but whats the deal with the little routed round hole on my Fender Jazz under the pick guard? its about the size of a 10p and about a centimetre deep I bought it in 2000. Is it something to do with an active version of the bass? (mine is just a standard passive red wine Jazz) I'll take a photo of it if its an anomaly but methinks its probably quite common on this model? thanks Stu[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Bass-M Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hmmmm. I have a MIA Jazz (passive), which I seem to recall being a 2000 vintage, and I too have said hole. I think it's in line with the neck pickup? A routing hole may be the answer - others know far more about it than I would ever hope to - but I'd be surprised that this would be both for US and Mexico construction. Is this where I discover I've actually got a MIM Jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I've a hole in my 2007 MIA P bass too. Maybe it's a stash pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My 2004 MIA S1 has one, too. Ash Bodied, and with an original, but less-than-popular Trans Sunset Orange Finish. I guessed it was some sort of jig-related hole. I'm sorely tempted to get a plug cut for it and glue it in. Something Exotic, like Ebony or Mpingo! It'd still be hidden under the scratchplate, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My Mex classic 60`s Jazz doesn`t have the hole you refer too but the last sunburst standard did. Mmmnnn..... Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Snap in my 2000 MIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I keep a rollo in mine. for emergency rations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yes... its for the CNC router... damn shame if you ask me. I dare say there's one under the guard of my MiM p bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 i thought it was for hanging the basses on when being lacquered, but for the router sounds about right, too. its for the purpose of making it anyway, it doesn't do anything. as for the emergency rolo, you could buy a pack in the time it takes to get the pickguard off, especially if you have a really low action and have to loosen the strings a bit, too. and they make a mess if they melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 its a really small acoustic chamber that resonates at exactly 866hz and adds a bit of midrange bite just like vintage preCBS Fenders. If it wasnt there your bass would sound like a Squier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 [quote name='Spartacus' post='537486' date='Jul 10 2009, 08:50 PM']its a really small acoustic chamber that resonates at exactly 866hz and adds a bit of midrange bite just like vintage preCBS Fenders. If it wasnt there your bass would sound like a Squier.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleman Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 666Hz surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 [quote name='horribleman' post='537504' date='Jul 10 2009, 09:11 PM']666Hz surely.[/quote] Sorry youre right. Fenders are the tools of the Devil. \m/ but dont call me Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My MIA had it and so did my previous mim frankenstien as well as my new classic 50's - personally believe it is for a toggle switch if adding another pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) They put these in their more expensive basses too. If you want your Jazz pickguardless... watchout! The RW's are okay 'cept they've ROADWORN stamped in caps. Edited July 11, 2009 by bh2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatori Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Its a place to keep yer sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 [quote]Its a place to keep yer sandwiches.[/quote] fair enough if you're using communion bread wafers, it should just fit! cheers for all the input guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 [quote]Its a place to keep yer sandwiches.[/quote] fair enough if you're using communion bread wafers, it should just fit! cheers for all the input guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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