Model Year: 2002
Price: $1100.00 (new)
Where Obtained: feedback Rotterdam

This fender jazz bass was made in the USA. It's a 4 string active bass with 2 fender noiseless jazzpickups and a 3-band active equalizer (bass,mid,treble). This equalizer runs on two 9 volt batteries. i guess they'll run for quite a while because i've been playing this bass for quite some time without having to replace te batteries. furthermore there's a pickup select knob which allows you to vary more with your sound. this bass has a slightly smaller body then the ordinary jazz bass which is made out of ash. the neck is graphite reinforced. the bass also has a brigde with the possibility to place your strings-thru-body and fender deluxe tuners whicht seem to be very precise.

I think this bass has the neck because it's quite thin. this makes it very easy to reach al the areas on your fretboard. where the neck is bolt on the body there's a slight cutaway which makes it easier to reach the upper frets. Somehow my bass keeps on buzzin on my low G note on the e string. I don't know what the exact cause is. maybe one of the frets???

I use this bass with a nemesis 210 NE combo together with the following effects, in order in which they are linked after each other: boss gt6b, boss odb3 and a dunlop 105Q crybaby. I mostly play funk, hiphop and soul and for a few weeks in a fastrock band. This bass fits for all of these styles, especially funk, because it sounds quite bright. This is also the disadvantage for hiphop, because from the bass itself i can't get a real "dry" and deep sound, but i think you can use this bass for all kind's of music, even hiphop if u use some kind of compressor, because the active electronics have more than enough boosting and/or cutting power on the bass, mid en treble frequencies which allows you to get almost all natural bass sounds.

I think this bass is one of the most durable and sturdiest you can get. I don't know how it stands climate changes, but i do know that all of the parts of this bass seem to be very solid and that they're put together very well. The schaller straplocks that come with the jazz deluxe are very strong as well as the tuners and the tone adjustment knobs. definately reliable enough for live playing!!

Model Year: 1998
Price: $700.00
Where Obtained: Guitar Center

Made in Corona, California it consists of an Ash body, maple neck, and rosewood finger board. It features string-thru-body and with active electronics the controls are as follows: Volume Pickup blender Low cut/boost High cut/boost Mid cut/boost It actually looks extremely similar to the one in the picture.

This is without a doubt the most beautiful, well made instrument I have ever played. As soon as I picked it up and started playing it, I instantly felt a connection with it...and then I plugged it in. I was sold right then and there. I really dig the onboard active electronics that let me sculpt my tone on the fly while I'm playing. The neck feels exremely solid in my hand, and it plays like a dream. I got it used and I have no idea how anyone could ever give up such a work of art.

I play a variety of styles, so I was looking for the most versatile bass I could get my hands on...but I also wanted its tone to have balls. I wanted everything from a smooth, surrounding, soft, warm, put you to sleep clean tone, to a growling, stomping, slap tone with some heavy low end and punchy highs. This bass lets me do all of that and a whole lot more.

I haven't had it for more than a couple of months, but it was built in '98 and it feels and plays like its brand new. The only work I had to do on it was replace the mid boost/cut pot, which cost me all of $3. Actually, my buddy works at a music store so he ordered the pot for me and I bought us a 12 pack.

Model Year: 1996
Price: $700.00
Where Obtained: Somewhere in Mankato, MN

U.s. made, alder body, maple neck with a pau ferro fingerboard. 22 frets. Controls are volume, blend, stacked bass and treble, and mid. The bridge is thru body. I typically run all five strings thru.

I have the action set medium. The neck is OK. I would prefer the fingerboard radius to be flatter(15") but changing this would effect the tone. Also, its an american fender, I better not mess with it.

I cant really comment on this one. I'm still in the garage jam phase. It seems solid otherwise. No problems, only a few minor adjustments.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $1259.99 (new)
Where Obtained: Musician's Friend

This four-string jazz bass was manufactured in the United States, has a 22-fret rosewood fretboard, an ash body with a natural finish, has knobs for controlling volume, pickups, highs, mids, and lows, has active electronics, has a string-thru body bridge, and non-locking tuners.

This bass has some of the best playability out of every bass I've owned. I keep my action generally low and the bass plays wonderfully as such. The neck is well-made to ensure ease of movement up and down the neck, and I find that the strings are placed amply apart for easy slap-pop style.

I play through an old Peavey bass head and a Crate 2x15. The only effects I use are occassional wah and delay. This bass can be used from anything from punk to jazz due to the flexibility inherent in having the onboard EQ and pickup selector. I find this is one of Fenders best basses for slap tone.

I have experienced no problems with this basses reliability. The truss rod needs VERY RARELY to be adjusted. All hardware and controls have remained in perfect order. I do not travel often with this bass, so I cannot give an opinion concerning climate changes

Model Year: 1999
Price: $1475.00 Cdn (new)
Where Obtained: Music Stop, Halifax, NS. Canada

A 4 String made in the US, with a maple neck. Lots of tone control onboard with a pickup pan knob to control the dual active pickups. A wine natural finish to the Jazz body, string thru body bridge, strap locks and Fender deluxe tuners. This deal included the molded hard shell case, strap, shining cloth, cable, strap locks, and a few adjustment tools

Medium action, however, it is easily changed with the truss rod that comes with the guitar as well as the necessary allan wrenches to adjust the bridge. I changed the neck slightly because I started using lighter guage strings.

I have a GK 700RB amp and a Yorkville 210 cabinet. I play old rock, old country, new country, etc The guitar fits this music easily and has a bright sound, however, can be manouvered to have that tube amp warm sound.

It is new, so very reliable, I check the neck when I change strings, the intonation is set and never needs adjusting, the strap locks are good. I had the music store order me a new Mid range pod as it is making a slight click when I adjust the mids. It does not require tuning very often while playing, once a set maybe.

Model Year: 1999
Price: $1300.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Mars Music

US made, graphite reinforced maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, premium ash body, 22 medium jumbo frets, 4 strings, Master Volume, Pan Pot, 3-Band Active EQ With Treble Boost/Cut 22db, Mid Boost/Cut 20db, Bass Boost/Cut 20db, 2 pickups (S/S), active electronics, Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups, black finish, jazz style, string-thru body bridge, Fender lightweight tuners

I can't quite get the feel I want from this bass, I like a smooth, deep tone, I can obtain it from a Warwick Thumb however (my next bass). It may be how I play however (don't ask me to describe). The neck is easy to mvoe around on, sliding isn't hard. I find the Warwicks to be much better than this bass. It has no flaws whatsoever, made exactly to Fender's exellent standards.

I use a Fender BXR 60 amp (which sucks by the way, and may be the reason why I can't get the sound i want from the bass), and occasionally an envelope filter. I play rock, funk, jazz, swing, big band, hard rock, ska, and reggae. This bass works well for the jazz, funk, and reggae; it seems especially well suited for slapping. For the other styles, it doens't always have enough growl to it.. It's a very bright sounding bass, with excellent tone (good for walking styles of swing), and it has enough bounce (i Guess?) for funky slap playing.

It's extremely reliable, I believe it could withstand steady playing live. I have never need to adjust the truss rod or any other parts, so i would not know. The mid boost/cut dial had to be repaired, it was damaged & really messing with the sound, but all of the controls work excellently now, and so are the strap-locks and pickups. The bridge is in excellent shape, as well as the nut & tuners. I haven't travelled with it extensively, so i wouldn't know about climate changes.