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Old 01-17-2010, 12:27 PM
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I just bought a brand new Fender American Standard 5-string, so this bass has to go.
I bought it a few years ago on the forums here. It's a U.S. Fender body, 2003 I believe, with a MIJ '62 reissue Jazz neck from 2004. A previous owner took the finish off the back, so it plays really fast. The pickup is a Reverend 8.7k and it sounds huge. When I bought the bass, it had a Badass II bridge on it, which I replaced with a standard-issue Fender-style bridge.
This bass has one issue.. the truss rod will max out if you use really heavy strings. I was using .054-.111. I've got some lighter gauge strings on there now and there is some adjustment. A more skilled person than me could probably insert some washers behind the truss rod nut and get some more adjustment out of it.
Cosmetically, the bass is beat up, with some of the finish missing, but nothing that affects playability or tone, both of which are awesome on this bass. I had bridge and pickup covers on the bass at one time so there are holes drilled for those.
No case or gig bag. I can purchase a cheap gig bag if you want but I will bubble-wrap it extensively and pack securely.
No trades, I need the cash. USPS Money Order preferred for payment but Paypal is OK, too.













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Old 01-17-2010, 01:15 PM
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Old 01-17-2010, 02:47 PM
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with light strings can you get the relief to Fender specs ?
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Old 01-17-2010, 03:00 PM
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with light strings can you get the relief to Fender specs ?
Not sure about that, haven't touched it since I had it set up with the light strings. It plays great, though.
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is it string thru
No
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In answer to a couple of questions I've received, the bass is 1.5" at the nut and weighs 10 pounds.
Also, got a request for a picture of the back of the headstock..

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Old 01-17-2010, 06:31 PM
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This bass is on hold pending payment..
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is it string thru
Not Yet!
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If the neck doesn't have too much relief I would be interested in the bass , as I do like the Jazz neck on a pre body. RJ
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still here?!?!
It's on hold.. just waiting for payment. I'm gonna close the thread for now.
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