Maybe it`s a simple answer, but if you`re gonna play jazz then get a Jazz Bass.
Dunno if you`ve considered a Fender Jazz already, but if you`ve never played one, you`re missing a lot.
Don`t have a camera right now, but looks exactly like this:
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I`m not sure if that Ebay description is from the Urge II model.
This one seems to have a 2band preamp.
I`ve just bought one of this in Sherwood Green.
It comes with 2 concentric knobs (volume/pan and bass/treble) but the 4 position rotary knob and 3 way mini toggle switch got me confused.
Does anyone know how it works or have a diagram ??
All of them are good choices but with different guts.
The Corvette is on the modern edge. Although it shares the typical Jazz bass config, sounds more modern due to its dense woods and pickups design. Baseball bat profile is also a turnoff for many people (count me in that league)
Lakland...
During that early period (pre 98), they also had white dots instead of pearloid. Five strings version came with in line Gotoh tuners.
Ash capped basses were a standard feature back then and they also offered some colors not available today.
I personally prefer Suhr electronics. After 1998...
I wish I had to make a decision like that :)
I`d go with the Nordy. Carey builds top notch basses and in my opinion, his electronics are superior. Anyway, if you have the chance try to play them both before deciding.
Quite hard and unusual decision.
Fullerton 82 RI are terrific basses.
If I were you, I`d keep the one that "speaks" to you most.
You just gotta decide which one is "your" player and that will be the keeper. It`s just a matter of personal preference.
Looks like the real deal to me.
Fender initially started their Deluxe production with several differences from actual ones:
- John Suhr (widely known from Pensa-Suhr) designed pickups and preamps.
- Ash bodies or tops were a "standard" feature within the Dlx line. Nowadays there`s a...