Best Decade for Fender?? - Page 2

landau roof · #21 01-08-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by moorebass

From a purely financial standpoint it makes no sense. You bass is worth more than his, period. You could sell yours, buy a 90's Jazz, and have $$ left in your pocket if a 90's Jazz is what you're after.

Now it's entirely possible that he might have a "special" '98 Jazz, but if that's the case why would he want to trade it?

In equal condition, the value of those basses is roughly the same. And unless he can both sell his bass locally and find a used replacement he likes locally, he'll be eating fees and shipping costs plus all the time and hassle.

georgestrings · #22 01-08-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by landau roof

In equal condition, the value of those basses is roughly the same.

I disagree...

- georgestrings

landau roof · #23 01-08-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by georgestrings

I disagree...

- georgestrings

That's cool.

zortation · #24 01-08-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by king_biscuit

I think you are thinking about the early 90s "long horn" basses. The late 90s Fenders looked just like current Fenders.

Right, my bad. Man those were horrible looking beasts.

ggvicviper · #25 01-08-2013, 03:28 PM

Good choice sticking with the '09. I believe now we're definitely in one of Fender's better quality periods.

smcd · #26 01-08-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by king_biscuit

I think you are thinking about the early 90s "long horn" basses. The late 90s Fenders looked just like current Fenders.

+1

The early 90's Jazz "Plus" models are also an acquired taste.

P Town · #27 01-08-2013, 03:52 PM

I took delivery of a new Am Dlx P last March that is an amazing instrument. It took Fender five months to deliver, (because I ordered the clear finish, I was told). Last week, I got the Am Dlx Jazz, (also clear fin), and it took one month to get. (Both from a local store). Both basses are very high quality. The P came out of the box perfectly set up, and almost in perfect tune. The Jazz set up out of the box needs a little tweaking. Fit, and finish are really good on both. Easy to play. Huge range of tones. They look stunning.

StrangerDanger · #28 01-08-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by P Town

I took delivery of a new Am Dlx P last March that is an amazing instrument. It took Fender five months to deliver, (because I ordered the clear finish, I was told). Last week, I got the Am Dlx Jazz, (also clear fin), and it took one month to get. (Both from a local store). Both basses are very high quality. The P came out of the box perfectly set up, and almost in perfect tune. The Jazz set up out of the box needs a little tweaking. Fit, and finish are really good on both. Easy to play. Huge range of tones. They look stunning.

We don't believe you. Must post pics of twins.

bassbenj · #29 01-08-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wvbass

Horses for courses, I guess. I have a '97 and a '98 Jazz that are top notch in my book. Others that have played them tend to agree - after trying several basses, my '98 is on semipermanent loan to a touring musician friend of mine. I've played some early 2000's models I didn't care for, and some recent models that I really like.

I own a 2002 and while it's always been a decent bass, it took quite a bit of tweaking to make it great. But I've noticed if you get one now, they seem to play like mine, no tweaking needed. And as others have said, I've heard that this is true post 2008. I don't know about '98s.

seang15 · #30 01-08-2013, 04:03 PM

RIGHT NOW!!! Collectors-era items (50s, 60s) are just that: They are the stuff for cork sniffers. They had 30 cent pots, alder wood because Leo couldn't get Cherry at the time, and factory-line assembled.

The 70s are questionable, and that's well documented. 80s? Meh.

The CS stuff and American-Made guitars and basses are rather stellar right now. Heck, even the Squiers are rockin'.

Peace, SG

Mikio · #31 01-08-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Crabby

I would only consider the trade if you can try the Jazz first and you really like it. And assuming you are looking for a jazz instead of a p. Otherwise work towards having one of each!

I saw a pic of the J Bass and it was kind of nice (really well kept and it comes with a case which - mine doesn't). So I will give it a try

Lot's of people seem to agree the 2009 would be a smarter choice (me too, and btw thanks for the input), but what about the value? J Basses are more expensive than P Basses, considering the age difference, would the P Bass worth more in money than the J bass? Are they exactly the same -or a small difference not enough to matter? Remember also that my Bass has no Case, only a Deluxe Bag (I don't like cases too much so I didn't want it when I got it used)

smcd · #32 01-08-2013, 06:30 PM

The difference in price between a late 90's J and a recent P is around $100 in favor of the J. Assuming both are in the same condition and the same color. The presence or lack of a case doesn't add a lot to new-ish basses in the $800-and-up range.

Mikio · #33 01-08-2013, 06:46 PM

wow, really? my P Bass is a limited edition I think. This is the color.

Spoiler Below. Highlight to read.

landau roof · #34 01-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Looks like Blizzard Pearl to me. I've got an '08 US Standard Strat in that color also w/ maple board.

Brilliant IMO, but not a limited edition.

Any pics of the Jazz your boy wants to give you?

Mikio · #35 01-08-2013, 07:22 PM

I was told it was a Ltd edition when I got it, but the guy didn't charge me extra for that so at least I wasn't ripped off with my money

and this is the J Bass

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5956189...n/photostream/

Mikio · #36 01-09-2013, 08:48 AM

I'm trying this bass tonight, I'll let you know how things went.

smcd · #37 01-09-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikio

I was told it was a Ltd edition when I got it, but the guy didn't charge me extra for that so at least I wasn't ripped off with my money

and this is the J Bass

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5956189...n/photostream/

Anything to make a sale. If it really was a limited edition, they'd have charged you accordingly.

ggvicviper · #38 01-09-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by smcd

Anything to make a sale. If it really was a limited edition, they'd have charged you accordingly.

+1. Looks pretty normal.

Mikio · #39 01-10-2013, 01:46 PM

Yeah, lol. Good to know. Thanks
Guy didn't come, will come tomorrow, I'll post then.

Thanks again everyone =)

uOpt · #40 01-10-2013, 03:21 PM

The second half of the 1990s had some wacky details. String through body, exotic colors. Not as bad a skunk stripe with rosewood board (shudder).

I have a 1997 P with string-through body that has a rather useless pickup. However there is little question that it has been made from nice sounding pieces of wood, so after putting in a Seymour Duncan vintage P it's rather nice. There are no manufacturing flaws. As always I would have preferred a high-gloss finish on the neck instead of the satin nonsense.