Jazz Bass 5 with no trench?

cocobolo4 · #1 01-24-2013, 11:40 PM

Just wondering if anyone out there has encountered a 5 string Jazz without excess routing, so that the pickguard can be removed. Fender Australia has n idea and no interest in finding out.

Musiclogic · #2 01-24-2013, 11:58 PM

You can purchase a body from Warmoth, or a builder to suit this desire. I am not aware of one from Fender lately, but I am not a Fender expert

hdracer · #3 01-25-2013, 12:12 AM

Sadowsky will build you a real nice one.

Munjibunga · #4 01-25-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cocobolo4

Just wondering if anyone out there has encountered a 5 string Jazz without excess routing, so that the pickguard can be removed. Fender Australia has n idea and no interest in finding out.

Well, they made some like this one. American Jazz Deluxe FMT V.

i_got_a_mohawk · #5 01-25-2013, 05:05 AM

The most common alternative option you'll find is a rear routed control cavity. I'm not sure if Fender ever made anything in the vein of the Jaco signature bass in a 5 string model. Warmoth is a good option too!

lachyN · #6 01-25-2013, 05:17 AM

Having just browsed Stratosphere's eBay catalogue; I can't see any bodies without the excess routing. (MIA Deluxe, MIA Standard, Deluxe Active, Standard)

StevieMac · #7 01-25-2013, 09:32 AM

90s Fender Jazz Plus V

If the B string had been better I never would have parted with mine.

Bobster · #8 01-25-2013, 10:59 AM

The Squier Affinity Jazz V (alder body) doesn't have the big route and can be used with just a control plate. Believe it or not! But it does have screw holes.

Also the Squier Deluxe Jazz V doesn't have any front routing. But it is a basswood body.

All the best, Bob

Munjibunga · #9 01-26-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by StevieMac

90s Fender Jazz Plus V

If the B string had been better I never would have parted with mine.

That bass looks familiar ...