Was not even looking for a new bass but jumped on the oppurtunity when it arose. My favorite aspect of the bass is Fender's attention to detail in recreating the look and feel of a 62. This also leads me to my least favorite aspect... you have to take the neck off to effectivly adjust the truss rod. But hey, I wanted a 62!
Model Year: 1999
Price: $800.00
Where Obtained: Used
US made vintage 62 Jazz re-issue. Black with tortise pickgard. Two stacked volume and tone controls, vintage re-issue pickups.
I bought it used and the previous owner had a crappy setup on it. Took me awhile to dial it in, but once I did it has quickly become my favorite bass. I play a Fretless Jazz and a 5 string tobias and this bass falls right there with them for quality. Each bass has a sound of its own and the vintage jazz is unique. It naturally creates a tone that I have been trying emulate for some time.
I play it through a ADA MB1 preamp into a QSC 1450 then run through two Mesa Boogie cabs. I play blues, r&b and jazz. This bass is perfect for those styles. But just look at different artist that have used the 62 Jazz. It can fit any style of music.
Seems built like a tank. We will have to see if it lasts as long as a original 62.
YES I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN, I OWNED A 69 PRECISSION FOR AROUND 2 YEARS & I FIND THIS A NICER BASS.
Price: $1450.00 STERLING (new)
Where Obtained: LOCAL GUITAR SHOP
MADE IN THE US, THERE ARE TWO PASSIVE PICKUPS, AMERICAN BI-POLE,THE MACHINE HEADS ARE "BACKWARDS" VINTAGE STYLE.
THERE ARE 20 NICKEL SILVER FRETS.THE BODY IS MADE FROM ALDER, WITH ONE PIECE MAPLE NECK & ROSEWOOD FRET BOARD.
THE CONTROLS ARE DUEL CONCENTRIC VOLUME AND TONE..
I CAN`T FIND ANYTHING I DON`T LIKE ABOUT THIS BASS, IT`S EXCELLENT TO PLAY, EASY TO GET THE RIGHT SOUND, AND KEEP THEM,THE TONE CONTROLS CLICK AND DON`T MOVE.
I PLAY THROUGH A SESSIONETTE,IT HAS A RICH FULL SOUND, WITH SUCH A WIDE SOUND RANG. IT WOULD SUIT MOST TIP`S OF MUSIC & STYL`S.
I`VE FOUND IT VERY RELIABLE, I HAVE`NT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE SET UP. I FITTED IT WITH STAP LOCK`S JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE.
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