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Old 04-30-2011, 09:52 AM
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Seeing how this thread is about 21 years overdue, I figured I'd start one.

Fender started this line in 1989 and it ran until approx. 1994. There were four models:

The Jazz Bass Plus IV and V:


The Precision Bass Plus (AKA "Longhorn" or "Boner") as seen in the middle here: (these three are my current lineup):
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The later version of the Precision Plus (thanks for munjibunga for the pic):
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All models had stock Lace Sensor pickups. The jazz models and later model of the precision also had a Kubicki designed pre-amp with bass/treb knobs. The Jazz had an extra rotary switch that allowed you to play passive, active or active with an adjustable mid boost. A 4th position turned the bass off.

The Precision Plus was the first bass made in the Corona plant.

The jazz V preceeded the IV and was the first truely active bass that Fender produced.

My review of the Jazz Plus can be found here.

Harmony Central Reviews: Jazz Precision

So there it is - please post your picks and reviews!

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Old 04-30-2011, 10:43 AM
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Mine (along with 2000 MIM P-Deluxe):



The Plus is a great player, with decent tone, but the Lace Sensors have weak output.

The pickups/electronics on the Deluxe are better IMO. They are both go-to's when I'm in a P-bass mood.

(Love the P-Plus pictured in natural ash, BTW)
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Old 04-30-2011, 11:49 AM
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Old 12-11-2011, 10:38 AM
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Old 12-11-2011, 11:33 AM
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I wish I could get my hands on one of those bridges. I put one on my '83 Jazz(you could buy them from Fender dealers in the mid to late 80's). These are by far the best "high mass" style bridge that Fender ever produced IMO.
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HAHAHAHAHAA "Boner"..... aaaanyhoooooo

Played an amazing jazz !V plus at my local luthiers, and maaan, i fell in love. beautiful basses. If I had some monays i'd buy 2
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