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    Who made the permanent switch to 5 Strings?

    I played a 4 for 31 years (with the exception of that one time I experimented with a crappy 5 in high school and hated it). Just bought my first good 5 about 6 months ago (Fender Elite Jazz V). I'm acclimated and I love it. For what I do, it works very well. I like being able to play in Eb when...
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    Trying to ID a 90s Mexican Fender

    I definitely plan to take the neck off and look. I'll post here when I do. Thanks for the tip on the strings. I just put them on and thought I had them low enough, but I'll check it out when I do the neck.
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    Trying to ID a 90s Mexican Fender

    Now that I know what to search for I definitely will. And thanks! Love the forum!
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    The Few, the Proud, the Cowpokes. (official Fender Cowpoke club)

    I've had this since 1996. Bought it used and never really knew what it was until today. I posted in the bass forum and someone gave me the link for this group. Awesome!
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    Trying to ID a 90s Mexican Fender

    Wow! That is awesome (and fast!). Thanks for the link, too. It's a great bass, but it always bugged me that I didn't know exactly what it was.
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    Trying to ID a 90s Mexican Fender

    I've had this bass for over 20 years. Bought it in college at a second-hand/vintage shop and used it in a blues band for a couple of years. I know it is Mexican and was made in the 90s from the serial number, but the pick guard and concentric controls have me stumped. I can't find another one...