New Fender American Vintage Series - Waiting Room

[slick_tu]

Originally Posted by rodl2005

I just got this '62 RI Precision, loaded it up with TI flats ready for our motown this w/end

I got the same thing last Thursday (new), also put TIs on it.

I'm anxious to see pics when you guys get your new AVs.

[Cshanks5]

I just got my 74 jazz in!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to actually try it out!

[sigmafloyd]

Originally Posted by Cshanks5

I just got my 74 jazz in!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to actually try it out! Attachment 316098

[bigsnaketex]

Originally Posted by Cshanks5

I just got my 74 jazz in!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to actually try it out! Attachment 316098

So are you gonna leave the guards on or strip her nekkid??!

[petrus61]

Originally Posted by bigsnaketex

So are you gonna leave the guards on or strip her nekkid??!

Then he'll have holes in his bass!

[petrus61]

As darn purty as that jazz bling is, to make that bridge pup bark, it's gotta come off!

[ac3320]

I have been so busy this week, I forgot to check in here.

I have been playing the '63 Precision in Seminole red and am loving it! It easily has the best fit/finish of ANY AVRI I have had, including the '83 Fullerton AVRI P that I owned for a short time. The neck depth is thicker than the Fullerton, but overall, the neckpocket, and everything else was better.

I LOVE the clay dots. Really makes the bass for me.

[sigmafloyd]

Originally Posted by ac3320

I have been so busy this week, I forgot to check in here.

I have been playing the '63 Precision in Seminole red and am loving it! It easily has the best fit/finish of ANY AVRI I have had, including the '83 Fullerton AVRI P that I owned for a short time. The neck depth is thicker than the Fullerton, but overall, the neckpocket, and everything else was better.

I LOVE the clay dots. Really makes the bass for me.

whoa - you have the 63 in seminole? pics!!

[backup]

Originally Posted by sigmafloyd

whoa - you have the 63 in seminole? pics!!

yes and also a pic of the case please

[basswest]

Please post some pics if you're still on break, or when you get time?

Sweet '74 you have up there! And that classic '62, always a winner..

I'm relieved to know the new vintage series are starting to find homes now so we can finally hear some good news. Sixteen to seventeen hundred shipped for the '63 is certainly encouraging. Can't wait to see that seminole red up-close and all the rest too.

[bluesblaster]

Originally Posted by Cshanks5

I just got my 74 jazz in!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to actually try it out! Attachment 316098

Is this a reissue or the real 74' ?

[Cshanks5]

Originally Posted by bluesblaster

Is this a reissue or the real 74' ?

It's the new reissue.

[slick_tu]

Congrats to all the new parents.

I wonder if the strategy was to hit us with a high price initially ($1999.99) so we would think we were getting a bargain at the intended price, ~$1650.00?

New Jersey often does that with their highway toll increases.

[ac3320]

Originally Posted by slick_tu

Congrats to all the new parents.

I wonder if the strategy was to hit us with a high price initially ($1999.99) so we would think we were getting a bargain at the intended price, ~$1650.00?

New Jersey often does that with their highway toll increases.

I am inclined to agree with you. Macy's does this all teh time. I would know, because my wife is a bargain-o-haulic.

Moreover, I cannot help but say that the quality jump from the previous AV line to the new AV line does not really qualify a $500 increase...

[bluesblaster]

Originally Posted by Cshanks5

It's the new reissue.

nice ! where can I find more info on these new fenders ?

[rmars]

Originally Posted by Cshanks5

I just got my 74 jazz in!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to actually try it out! Attachment 316098

Oh man, that's cool...... I had a 3 bolt mid 70's in that same color combo but I broke the neck (many times) and after replacing the neck with a Warmoth it was never the same. It was my baby for years and I so miss it. Was really interested in the reissues though the price is going to be an issue.

Curious what the weight is if you have chance to put it on a scale?

[bluesblaster]

OK, found the info I was looking for (on the fender website of course) Would be interested in hearing a review of the 64and 74 Jazz basses. That white/maple 74 a few posts back looks really sweet.

[tdizzle]

Originally Posted by rmars

Oh man, that's cool...... I had a 3 bolt mid 70's in that same color combo but I broke the neck (many times) and after replacing the neck with a Warmoth it was never the same. It was my baby for years and I so miss it. Was really interested in the reissues though the price is going to be an issue.

Curious what the weight is if you have chance to put it on a scale?

I was going to ask the same question, and how in the heck did you get it so soon?

[landau roof]

Originally Posted by slick_tu

Congrats to all the new parents.

I wonder if the strategy was to hit us with a high price initially ($1999.99) so we would think we were getting a bargain at the intended price, ~$1650.00?

New Jersey often does that with their highway toll increases.

It's a 33% increase however you cut or slice it. Street price is still $2k and you apply your 15% coupon or use whatever negotiation skills you've got. The previous models were $1500 before discounts and then you worked from there.

The only way it's not a 33% increase is if invoice is significantly lower than MAP and there's more haggle room w/ dealers than there was prior.

[petrus61]

Originally Posted by tdizzle

I was going to ask the same question, and how in the heck did you get it so soon?

They're trickling in to various places online. I think Bass Club Chicago has two 63' in.