Duff Mckagan Sig fender club - Page 7

coldengray · #**121** 11-19-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dave120

Every JBS I've seen (original or the new Duff reissues) has a P width nut on it. Calling them Jazz necks is a stretch but Fender seems to have always done it. The profile is more similar to a Jazz neck than a P neck, but the nut is definitely P width on them. Personally I like it better than any other Fender neck profile, Jazz necks are too skinny for me.

Thank you - even the folks at Fender Customer support couldn't clear that up for me. Still weird the official specs state a 1.5" nut width, though in reality that's clearly not the case. Love my Duff bass regardless!!

Superhuman · #**122** 05-15-2010, 03:05 PM

I know this thread hasn't been posted in for some time but I was wondering if any of you with the duff signature model would be willing to sell the neck plate off of it or could somehow get one through warranty and I'll buy it off you because I got an 80's jazz special and am upgrading/customizing it and would love to have the skull/crossbones neck plate from the duff model. You can either pm here or email me at jendellian_rock_soldier@yahoo.com if you can help in any way.

PEACE,
Ricky

A-Step-Towards · #**123** 05-15-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xaristotlex

Here is a bad pic of me with my Fender Jazz Bass Special. I see a lot of other posters are saying these were made in 1986... I was under the impression the were made in 87. Anyway its a great sounding bass ( like most fenders ) but I have to admit this one doesnt get lots of use. I just never really cared for Fender necks. Right now this one is living across town at our jam room propped up in corner sleeping peacefully in its case.

Anyone want to compare serial numbers? Mine is 474.

So am I number 14?

They were made in 85, before that they were called PJ basses. Proof that they were around in 86 is easy because there are alot of videos of duff with one of these in 1986

An answer 10 months later

wysiwyg248 · #**124** 09-13-2010, 09:34 PM

Here is a picture of my Jazz Bass Special, first bass I purchased way back in 1988.
Great Jazz Bass neck with Brazilian rosewood board.

bassgod76 · #**125** 02-15-2011, 12:15 PM

I just hesitated and lost out on a JBS. Anyone wanting to part with a white one, let me know.
Thanks,
BG76

acebase62 · #**126** 02-15-2011, 12:40 PM

I bought my all black Jazz Bass Special (new) in 1985. It has a J width nut/neck.

Some of the brochures from that time called them a PJ, and others (slightly later) called them Jazz Bass Special (also on headstock).

bassgod76 · #**127** 02-17-2011, 10:12 AM

I just joined this club. I snapped this up today. All original hardware and electronics. A few dings, but she looks like she has a lot of 80's mojo. Can't wait to get her.

Fer BASS · #**128** 03-29-2012, 11:29 AM

Hi my friends, my name is Fernando and I´m from Argentina.... yes from the bottom of the earth....!

Is this club still active???

I´ve got my Duff sig model on the road, coming in a couple of weeks!

Just wanted to share the experience...

See ya!

FrankXC · #**129** 03-31-2012, 03:23 PM

Hi guys!
I'm new overhere but also have a white JB Special from '86

We're now in 2012 and I think my baby needs a kind of upgrade... I bought a SD STK-J2B to put in the bridge as Duff use to do but I was wandering what I should buy to change the PB pickup. I know Duff did'nt changes his one but mine is letting me down from time to time...
Any suggestions?
Cheers.

Fer BASS · #**130** 05-08-2012, 01:58 PM

Hi guys,

Anyone knows where to find a detailed picture of the decals Duff used to put on his basses???

I´m particullary interested in a picture (or the decal itself) of one that looks like a heart with a dagger going throug it...

He also had some pinup girl, a red skull or the "no fear" logo on his basses.

My Fender Duff signature bass is coming... arriving in 2 weeks!!!

See ya,
Fernando

BullHorn · #**131** 05-08-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm going to try a 1987 jazz special on Friday, if all is good it'll be mine...

Fer BASS · #**132** 05-22-2012, 11:18 AM

Hey hey! Finnally.. it´s here! At home, in Argentina!
My mom brought it for me from USA, she arrived yesterday!
It´s BEAUTIFUL!!!
Here goes some pics...!
So.. I´m #...?

Rossington · #**133** 07-27-2012, 10:01 AM

I bought an 85' (i think) Jazz bass special a couple of months ago, they're brilliant basses! Haven't tried out Duffs signature one yet. Anyone here played both?

Warmuth · #**134** 09-30-2012, 07:20 PM

This is probably the only bass I really have gas for right now. No one stocks them which makes it hard to really know if I'd like it or not. I can always order and return one but its a hassle. The main question is though, is this a 1000.00 bass? I've seen original specials on ebay but buying a 25 year old bass is such a crapshoot. I'd be on it if its worth the price tag but at 1000 dollars there are an awful lot of incredibly nice basses to be had. Does this stack up value wise?

liyboviz · #**135** 10-03-2012, 06:14 AM

Just got my new Duff signature bass.

Sounds very good, the action is low as I like and the neck is so great to play over.
Don't have any expirience with the original but this one is very nice.

Fer BASS · #**136** 10-03-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by liyboviz

Just got my new Duff signature bass.

Sounds very good, the action is low as I like and the neck is so great to play over.
Don't have any expirience with the original but this one is very nice.

Congrats!!!

bassmatt4792 · #**137** 10-04-2012, 06:13 PM

This thread is ancient, but could I have a number? I bought my Duff used online from the Cleveland GC in August 2011 for $499. Just about mint; only a small chip and paint crack on the body near the neck pocket.
I also have my control plate signed by Duff at the winter 2012 NAMM show in LA.

Here she is:

jimboajubejube · #**138** 02-07-2013, 02:39 AM

is there a reason for the truss rod being in-accessible. Just got the Duff sig fender two days ago.

AdamR · #**139** 02-07-2013, 06:05 AM

Heres mine. Its an 87. Currently in pieces after a repaint. Trying to decide what pickups to go with. Im leaning to either SPB2/SLB2 - Model P/J or EMGs. I have the EMGs in my other bass and it sounds good but I think I want something passive too.

bassgod0dmw · #**140** 02-07-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jimboajubejube

is there a reason for the truss rod being in-accessible. Just got the Duff sig fender two days ago.

That's the way a lot of Fenders are. You need to remove the neck to make adjustments. It's annoying, but once you have it set it should be fine for some time.