The main reason I bought this Bass was for all around quality and performance for the price.
I would buy another Fender Jazz if I needed to.
The Jazz Bass design is great. And I would not change a thing.
My favorite aspect is the reliable reputation for the price from my research and comments from other musicians.
I also would like to note that after playing a american built Fender compared to a mexican built, I found no differences in quality or sound after being properly setup.
Price: $250.00
Where Obtained: Music Store
This Bass was built by Fender in Mexico. The Body is either ash or alder and has a sunburst finish. The neck
is maple with maple or rosewood fretboard. This Jazz bass has 20 frets and standard four strings with individual pick up volume control(standard) and a tone control.
This bass was professionally setup and does not require any adjustments at this time. I am very happy with the action of this bass, since it is new to me I still need to experiment to find my perfect spot. If I need any adjustment it will be a small change. The neck is about the same size I am use to. It is a bit smaller than my washburn's neck and my Fender P custom copy that I currently own. As far as how it plays compared to any other Bass that I have played. I rate it at a 8 out of 10 points.
I have a Crate BFX100 and Fender Bassman60 practice amps. I also have a Boss Bass parametric equalizer by Roland that I use on occasion.
This Jazz fits my newer focus on music and style I am currently in training with.(Jazz,Progressive Rock,etc.)
My instructions are easier to play too compared to my P bass and washburn.
As far as reliability for live playing? It is too early for me to say. Through careful research and tips from other musicians I am confident this will not be a big problem.
As far as frequency of adjustments. Like I said, I am confident this will not be a big problem.
the stap-locks, controls, and hardware are holding up for a used Bass.
I chose this bass cause it was the best bang for the buck at the time. If this bass were stolen and I didn't have that much money I would probably buy this bass again. This bass could have active electronics and a maple fretboard. That would make it better.
Model Year: 2000
Price: $299.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Musician's Friend
4 string Mexican made Fender. About 21 frets. It has individual volume for each j-pickup and an overall tone knob. Has passive electronics. A beatiful wine red finish and chrome accessories.
The bass is very excellent for beginners to intermediate players. The playability is a basic but excellent setup that is very versatile for just about any style of music.
The passive electronics is a drawback as far as obtaining a good funky sound but it can be worked around with a nice amp and effects setup. The best sound you can obtain is a sound that is a bit shy of a full warm sound. Like I said this bass is very versatile as far as style of music that can be played on it.
This is probably about as reliable and durable of bass that money can buy. There are no batteries to worry about. No adjustments are nessecary accept if you play it hard after about 6-12 moonths. Whenever I play heavy slap style on the E string it lowers the saddle down and the string starts buzzing on the fretboard and needs to be raised. Cliimate change... I guess it fairs just as well as any other bass.
Overall in my opinion J-basses are the best they have the tone quality of a P-bass and handle just like a J-bass. This bass is something you should see for yourself.
Price: $300.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Roy and Candy's Guitar Store
Made in Mexico with mahogany fingerboard and a maple neck. 20 Frets, 4 strings and two volume knobs, one tone. Has bi-polar pickups with active electronics. Black finish on a jazz style body. String thru bridge and non locking tuners.
Very easy to handle thin neck strings are a great width apart. I would choose a J-bass of a P-bass. The only problem is the amount of frets try to find a bass with more.
Funk, R&B and, Jazz are the easiest to play on a j-bass. It preforms betteron stage but if your too close to electrical hardware prepare for some noise.
Perfect for live playing. Hardley ever needs to be adjusted and almost always holds the string position on the head
loading ...