FS/FT: Fender "Custom Classic" Custom Shop Jazz Bass IV Ice Blue Metallic

faulknersj · #1 03-24-2010, 06:17 PM

I have been gigging this bass lately and it's my new life partner. I am so incredibly thankful that this bass did not sell. Thread Closed

My Custom Shop jazz looks, plays, and sounds amazing. Body is Ice Blue Metallic, Neck is unbound maple with white abolone block inlays. Weight is aproximately 8 - 8.5lbs.

Will trade for a Musicman StingRay "Classic Series" IV with maple neck

Here is sound clip of my bass:

http://www.gigmasters.com/presskit.a...b=y&audio=y#av

My bass is not mint. I would say 8.5 out of 10. There are some blemishes. Pics to this effect will be emailed. Value =$1625

I will sell outright. Make me an offer.

All inquiries are welcome:

autofile · #2 03-24-2010, 06:54 PM

Gorgeous bass! If only it had a rosewood board :^(

Your band sounds GREAt as well!

faulknersj · #3 03-24-2010, 06:58 PM

That is what I used to think as well...and to each there own...but that is what EQ is for! This color combo with a one piece unbound maple neck is rare. If only you could feel this neck my friend...like butter...truly like butter!

autofile · #4 03-24-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by faulknersj

That is what I used to think as well...and to each there own...but that is what EQ is for! This color combo with a one piece unbound maple neck is rare. If only you could feel this neck my friend...like butter...truly like butter!

Oh I know. I just bought one two weeks ago and have been in love ever since. So now I am looking for a second as a back up.
I can't really tell you why, as I don't know myself, but I just have a thing about rosewood boards.

But yours IS particularly sweet!

This is the one I just got:

faulknersj · #5 03-25-2010, 01:04 AM

That is a gorgeous Jazz my friend! Congrats!!

autofile · #6 03-25-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by faulknersj

That is a gorgeous Jazz my friend! Congrats!!

Thanks! When I picked it up in the store, I couldn't stop playing her for 4 hours! I had never seen a CS Custom Classic that looked like it (I have had several people question whether it is actually a CS Custom Classic!)

It would make a nice pairing with yours!

faulknersj · #7 03-25-2010, 09:49 AM

I had a similar experience. Although I prefer passive vintage style basses, this CS Jazz caught my eye. I played her for a couple hours or so and then tore myself away. I was haunted (literally laying in bed at night thinking about it) by this bass for about a week and couldn't help but to return and make the purchase!

autofile · #8 03-25-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by faulknersj

I had a similar experience. Although I prefer passive vintage style basses, this CS Jazz caught my eye. I played her for a couple hours or so and then tore myself away. I was haunted (literally laying in bed at night thinking about it) by this bass for about a week and couldn't help but to return and make the purchase!

LOL! "Haunted" is a great description! only I couldn't wait a week. I went back a couple of days later and took her home with me.

faulknersj · #9 03-29-2010, 04:41 PM

morguedoc71 · #10 03-29-2010, 04:59 PM

Bump for a beautiful jazz.

Agree with autofile...a rosewood board would kill, although this blocked maple ain't looking too bad right about now.

How much for an outright sale?

faulknersj · #11 03-29-2010, 05:26 PM

I would like to get $1675, but will entertain offers. The neck is truly a thing of beauty!!! It is very rare and I have never seen this paint combo paired with an unbound maple neck on any other CS jazz. Thanks for the bump!!

bobwhite · #12 03-30-2010, 11:54 AM

You have PM.

faulknersj · #13 04-06-2010, 07:50 PM

PM replied

faulknersj · #14 04-07-2010, 02:16 AM

faulknersj · #15 04-07-2010, 10:32 AM

bump for a killer Jazz

faulknersj · #16 04-08-2010, 10:32 AM

Bumpitty Bump Bump.

faulknersj · #17 04-09-2010, 11:11 AM

Custom Shop Jazz Bass....you know you want one. Tax returns right around the corner!!

Hawkeye · #18 04-10-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by faulknersj

I would like to get $1675, but will entertain offers. The neck is truly a thing of beauty!!! It is very rare and I have never seen this paint combo paired with an unbound maple neck on any other CS jazz. Thanks for the bump!!

There's a five string in exactly this color & maple neck combo in a local store and I have been loitering around it for a couple of weeks now. Very nice and thick sound, even for a maple neck. If I was looking for a 4-string I'd take you up on this. They are extremely well-built and well-executed instruments. These Custom Classics are now discontinued.

faulknersj · #19 04-11-2010, 02:29 PM

Thank you. Actually, I have only seen the Ice Blue Mettallic with maple neck on 5 strings. To each there own, but I think that proper EQ can make maple sound like rosewood, and rosewood sound like maple. My personal preference for maple comes from the ability to EQ to my taste, and the way that a neck crafted from a single piece of wood feels in my hands. I think it feels "faster".

alangoldstein · #20 04-14-2010, 09:51 PM

i want one like this ! awesome.