Fender Am. Standard Jazz V

Zombs · #1 06-19-2010, 10:54 AM

Thinking of getting an american jazz, but also considered maybe getting the five string. How well does the B string perform on this bass?

vince a · #2 06-19-2010, 11:12 AM

Yes, I like them too, and since I have a MIA 4 string Jazz (sunburst, tort, rosewood fretboard). I have played four (all rosewood) MIA V's . . . the quality is darn great . . . great MIA feel, fit, finish, detail, sound. The B string is near perfect for me. For some reason . . . The standard V string felt . . . uh, er . . . "less" . . . I'm one of those who believe the extra $$$ of an MIA over a MIM is $$$ well spent.

I haven't played an MIA V with a maple fretboard, which is what I want. All my Strats and Teles have maple boards . . . I just like maple better. I also have a 4 string P Bass with a maple board.

That's why I haven't ordered one yet. Also . . . I want a sunburst with a maple fretboard, and since Fender doesn't offer an MIA V like that . . . I may have to pay extra $$$ and order it as a Custom Shop . . .

Second choice is MMIA V in Cola with a Maple board - no extra cost.

Zombs · #3 06-19-2010, 11:20 AM

word. i have an MIA Pbass sunburst/maple fretboard. i thnk the overal QC on the MIA basses are a definitely better than the MIM. I'm wanting a black body/black pickguard/maple neck, and then gonna put all black hardware on it.

just cant decide on the four or 5. if the B is good, ill go with a 5.

vinxbass · #4 06-19-2010, 11:27 AM

I've go a '08 MIA Fender Jazz V and the low B is great. Tight and very solid. My Jazz fits into the mix when all my other basses won't. Of coarse, you don't know what my other basses are so look at my profile.

vince a · #5 06-19-2010, 11:31 AM

My P bass is exactly like you describe . . . black/black/maple, but chrome hardware, and yea . . . you can get a black/maple V string P Bass. The Fender strings that come on it from the factory are actually pretty good strings. I use D'Addario Chromes (flats) on all of my basses . . . they just give me a cleaner sound, as I'm an aggressive player.

I suggest you go play a few . . . and use a good bass rig when you do.

waleross · #6 06-19-2010, 12:31 PM

I have a Fender Amer. V P Bass. It is all that , shipped direct with no modifications, sounds killer and plays beautiful. Worth checking out.......

Philbiker · #7 06-19-2010, 01:31 PM

I used to have a 97 USA Jazz Bass V. The B string was very nice on mine.

adhus · #8 06-19-2010, 02:28 PM

Same here, planning to get one of those. Am std 5er, but i've been dreaming of maple fretboard with the black block and binding.
What if I order that particular neck from Warmoth? Will it be perfect fit? Anybody have/had this experience?

Cheers

LAG · #9 06-19-2010, 02:40 PM

I had an '08 that had a killer B string. The newer American Standards have good B strings.

Dr. Cheese · #10 06-19-2010, 03:47 PM

Fender B strings are fine. IME, issues with Fender B strings reflect setup or string choice problems, not the quality of the bass itself.

fivestringgecko · #11 06-19-2010, 04:00 PM

'06 MIA Fender Jazz V here... I was always worried about 34" scale B strings, but it's the bass that changed my mind about only buying 35" scale basses. I later bought a '09 MIA Fender P-bass V and the low B string feels even a tad better than my Jazz V.

5sg.

LAG · #12 06-19-2010, 05:09 PM

IME, my '08 AS Jazz V had a great B. My '99 AS Jazz V had a B string that was just ok, and my '97 AS Deluxe Jazz V sported a terrible B (and G) with many dead spots.

Zombs · #13 06-20-2010, 09:26 AM

from the descriptions of everyones opinions, it seems that the newer the bass (by year) seem to be getting better and better. maybe fender is learning how to do it right, even if it is taking a few years.

im gonna try to find one somewhere in town before i actually order one... i really want one though, so hopefully im pleased with it.

fivestringgecko · #14 06-20-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zombs

im gonna try to find one somewhere in town before i actually order one...

A good idea. As many around TB will tell you, this is the best advice for anyone thinking about getting ANY new piece of gear. What WE like may not necessarily be what YOU like.

Another thing to remember is that if you're not happy with the Fender, there are MANY companies or luthiers out there who have or can build you an EXCELLENT jazz-style bass!

5sg.

Zombs · #15 06-20-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fivestringgecko

A good idea. As many around TB will tell you, this is the best advice for anyone thinking about getting ANY new piece of gear. What WE like may not necessarily be what YOU like.

Another thing to remember is that if you're not happy with the Fender, there are MANY companies or luthiers out there who have or can build you an EXCELLENT jazz-style bass!

5sg.

yeah definitely!! i do like hearing about peoples opinions though, it is useful knowledge.

esp if there isnt an Am. made one here in town.