Fanned vs. unfanned

JohanPetti · #1 10-28-2011, 01:04 PM

Had a discussion with a bandmate about how fanned frets look likes there's something wrong with the pic of the istrument. It culminated with this image:

bassgod0dmw · #2 10-28-2011, 01:20 PM

I don't think the "jazz bass with fanned frets" is actually that. More like a distorted picture of a standard jazz bass to make it seem like it has fanned frets if you're blind.

I could be wrong...

Gopherbassist · #3 10-28-2011, 03:24 PM

I prefer fanned frets. I find the extra airflow keeps my sweaty hands dry.

Lady Kayri · #4 10-29-2011, 09:44 AM

Dingwall makes the 'super j' jazz bass with fanned frets, but that picture isn't a super J...

charlie monroe · #5 10-31-2011, 09:33 AM

Actually, I think it is a Super J. The top one.
Looks like they used the same distortion effect on both basses. The Dingwall looks parallel and the Fender looks fanned.
Someone has too much time on their hands.

jive1 · #6 10-31-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie monroe

Actually, I think it is a Super J. The top one.
Looks like they used the same distortion effect on both basses. The Dingwall looks parallel and the Fender looks fanned.
Someone has too much time on their hands.

The top one is a Super J based on the scalloped headstock and bridge.

Jim Nazium · #7 10-31-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw

I don't think the "jazz bass with fanned frets" is actually that. More like a distorted picture of a standard jazz bass to make it seem like it has fanned frets if you're blind.

I could be wrong...

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richtea · #8 11-01-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Nazium

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