Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

Geo Lnowhere (184)

Bass Equipment Forum
3/31/2005 8:51 AM

I am close to buying a Jazz Bass and am leaning toward a maple fretboard. Never had a bass with one before.

Would appreciate your insights on maple vs rosewood for sound, holding up, playability and anything else you think I should know.

Thanks for your help.

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Re: Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

3/31/2005 8:33 PM

Cody Kempton (102) wrote:

I like the feel of maple better. It not as rough as rosewood which in my opinion makes for easier playing.
Cody

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Re: Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

3/31/2005 8:56 PM

Geo Lnowhere (184) wrote:

Thanks to everybody for the help. Looks like it's Maple. Will report back in a couple of weeks or so.

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Re: Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

4/6/2005 9:20 AM

Ed Smith (928) wrote:

Dude, ignore the arguments. Both are good. The best way to decide these things is to go with your gut.

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Re: Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

4/6/2005 11:35 AM

Mike Holley (4914) wrote:

I always thought maple matched the Fender headstock better, so I'd go with maple on an Amercian Jazz. It also let's everyone know it's an American, as the maple is unavailable on the MIMs.

-Mike.

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Re: Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

4/6/2005 7:13 PM

Steve Marshall (4968) wrote:

i actually have never played a bass with a maple neck other than upside down righties but i think i would like it

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Re: Fender Amercian Jazz --- Maple or Rosewood Fretboard

4/6/2005 7:28 PM

DON SHAFER (6940) wrote:

My 72 p-bass is black on black with maple board. it beautimus!!!!! Don

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