Recent content by Ace666

Bridge saddles are threaded on the Fender pics but the Flea pictures appear to show a 'single groove' type saddle. Which version does it come with?

Once again chaps, many thanks for your pics, thoughts and guidance. It's all helping the decision making process.

Thanks for the offer SamJ. My local Fender dealer (UK) has received the following from Fender: 1. Fender Custom Shop 71' Jazz Bass Black G/H Master Built DG £4995.00 2. As above but team built £3295.00 I can afford either but the lead times are 3 - 4 years and 18 months respectively. Both too...

Many thanks all for your excellent guidance. My safest option appears to be (as suggested) a CS 1971 'copy'. Can anyone advise on the options for the gold hardware? I've read the info on the CS web site and the order form has a 'Hardware Colour - Gold' option. Would this be ALL metal hardware...

Thank you all Gentlemen, USA certainly contains some polite, informed and helpful Fender bass enthusiasts. Bedtime now in the UK for me but I look forward to reading any further responses on the morrow. I thank you for your guidance. Ace.

Thanks Root - I've accessed the Fender site and are getting up to speed on Custom stuff Ace

Jim, I'm UK and a little unfamiliar with Custom Shop. Will Fender custom shop build to requirements? - I understood there were just 'set' models available - in any event can I buy direct from Fender? Thanks Ace

After 40+ years and a lot of not so hot luthiers attentions I need and deserve a new Fender bass to supplement my '71 Jazz. I thought I had it nailed with the Fender Select Jazz bass but sadly it is discontinued. So, put yourself in my position, it has to be a Fender Jazz bass and money is no...