Passive Fender PJ Bass

[barandascaio]

The problem for me it that is hard to find in new york, I'm going to stay one week only, and I want to visit the city. I'm thinking to go on 48th and look at those guitar stores and in Guitar center. I'll look at e-bay too.

[Setebos]

I also recommend the Hot Rod P bass.
I had a 2001 natural wood with maple fretboard. Very nice bass indeed.

[Russell L]

Originally Posted by Gasman

Fender Jazz Bass Special. 1980's production, awesome basses. Yamaha BB series p/j's are also good for the money

Yes, best P/J buy there is, IMO. They're the original Duff McKagan. The specs are different on the new ones. My '87 has 7.25" fingerboard radius and low frets, for instance. It's a Jazz neck on a P body. Made in Japan. You can still find them for under $500. Mine cost only $475 new in 1988.

[cm3ohana]

The mid-90's built Squier Protone might be a good option as well. They don't come up on the used market very often but it's a great bass for the money. Probably can find one used in the $250-$350 range. Good luck. Enjoy NYC.

[michael_atw]

Originally Posted by cm3ohana

The mid-90's built Squier Protone might be a good option as well. They don't come up on the used market very often but it's a great bass for the money. Probably can find one used in the $250-$350 range. Good luck. Enjoy NYC.

Even cheaper. I bought two 5'ers (with big Jazz pickups, though) for about $150 each.

[Malak the Mad]

From what I've seen so far most Fenders and Squiers with a P/J config have a Jazz neck. (someone please correct me if I'm wrong there) For example, here's two of my mine with different bodies, jazz necks and passive P/J pickups; a Fender Aerodyne (jazz neck & body) and a Squier Standard P-Bass Special (p-bass body & jazz neck).




You would either have to swap out the neck or adjust to a slimmer one. Also, the Squier Standard line was discontinued a few years ago so you'd have to find one that's used. This, however, isn't an impossible task. I just got another P-Bass Special a couple of weeks ago from Guitar Center's used listings. I called up the store, ordered it over the phone and had it shipped directly to me. I did have the option to have it shipped to my local store, which means…

Maybe you can find a used bass you like, then call both stores (the store that has it and the location most convenient to your itinerary) and arrange to have it shipped from one to another? If you did it before your departure, it could be waiting for you when you get here. It would certainly be cheaper than shipping it all the way to Brazil.

[tomydacat]

aslo look into Spector NS2A ..

[tdub0199]

Schecter Model T....

[barandascaio]

Aerodyne is a good choice?

[Malak the Mad]

Originally Posted by barandascaio

Aerodyne is a good choice?

A good choice? In my opinion, yes. But it doesn't meet all the needs you originally asked for.

To address your original points;

Is it a passive P/J configuration? Yes.

It's a Jazz neck and a Jazz body. You were looking for a Precision neck and body, yes?

Your other point was cost. Right now they're being sold for $700. Normally it's $800, but Fender/Squier are having a sale on their guitars and basses. The more expensive the model, the higher the discount. The Aerodyne Jazz is getting $100 off the usual street price. I don't know how long this sale is going to last.

Some other facts; compared to other Jazz basses, it's got a slimmer body so it weighs a little bit less. The glossy black looks great, but it shows fingerprints very well (keep a polishing cloth handy).

Now, onto my personal opinions;

I love it. My Aerodyne was my first bass, so that makes it even more special to me.

On sound and tone, I enjoy the P/J configuration.

I love Jazz bodies and necks. The Stratocaster-style output jack and smoked chrome hardware adds some very nice touches. With the glossy black and cream binding on the body it looks really, really cool! At a glance, it's distinctive looks makes it stand out from other basses. It's an incredibly classy bass. Check out the picture gallery on Fender's Aerodyne page.

When I first got it, I took it to two different music stores for set-up and gear. Both times someone working there stopped dead in their tracks and said, "Is that an Aerodyne?!", then came over for a closer look. This told me I had gotten something special.

All that opinion aside, I hope you find something you love. Have a great trip up here to the States. Safe journey!

[barandascaio]

Originally Posted by Malak the Mad

A good choice? In my opinion, yes. But it doesn't meet all the needs you originally asked for.

To address your original points;

Is it a passive P/J configuration? Yes.

It's a Jazz neck and a Jazz body. You were looking for a Precision neck and body, yes?

Your other point was cost. Right now they're being sold for $700. Normally it's $800, but Fender/Squier are having a sale on their guitars and basses. The more expensive the model, the higher the discount. The Aerodyne Jazz is getting $100 off the usual street price. I don't know how long this sale is going to last.

Some other facts; compared to other Jazz basses, it's got a slimmer body so it weighs a little bit less. The glossy black looks great, but it shows fingerprints very well (keep a polishing cloth handy).

Now, onto my personal opinions;

I love it. My Aerodyne was my first bass, so that makes it even more special to me.

On sound and tone, I enjoy the P/J configuration.

I love Jazz bodies and necks. The Stratocaster-style output jack and smoked chrome hardware adds some very nice touches. With the glossy black and cream binding on the body it looks really, really cool! At a glance, it's distinctive looks makes it stand out from other basses. It's an incredibly classy bass. Check out the picture gallery on Fender's Aerodyne page.

When I first got it, I took it to two different music stores for set-up and gear. Both times someone working there stopped dead in their tracks and said, "Is that an Aerodyne?!", then came over for a closer look. This told me I had gotten something special.

All that opinion aside, I hope you find something you love. Have a great trip up here to the States. Safe journey!

Thanks for your help, when I test the basses, i'll look for an aerodyne. by the way, it's very beautiful.