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$1000 and itching to spend on a jazz

#41
Needenaneden said:
yes, On. I talked to the guys at my local L&M and they said the road worn would be a great choice but it was actually an independent store that I was mainly dealing with and would like to support.
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Given the amount of thought you're putting into this decision, I think you're going to wind up with something good.

I hope after all this, you'll post an update with pictures of your new bass!
 
#43
Robus said:
Given the amount of thought you're putting into this decision, I think you're going to wind up with something good.

I hope after all this, you'll post an update with pictures of your new bass!
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I used to buy a lot of guitars without thinking much about it and I learned over the years that I usually end up playing the same 3 and the rest don't get much attention. That's why I'm trying to buy few basses that suit me and be done with it...for awhile anyhow.
 
#47
msact said:
My main issue with the 60's bass was the radius of 7.25". I hated it. It always felt like a thin baseball bat.
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ShowLow said:
My '62 AVRI jazz would fill the bill nicely, and I am starting to appreciate a flatter fingerboard radius than the 7.5" of the vintage Fender spec.
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This is why it's usually better to try something out first (if that's even possible), especially when it comes to our individual sense of ergonomics. For example, msact and ShowLow don't care for the curvier neck radii, whereas I've grown to prefer them, despite having decent-sized hands. It's all very subjective and personal.

If it was an inexpensive bass, or if I knew for sure the retailer would take it back soon after purchase, I would (and have!) take a leap of faith and "go for it". But if I was going to drop a grand and there was even the slightest bit of doubt I could get a refund or do an exchange, I would wait until I could physically handle an item.
 
#48
Road Worn is one of the best basses that Fender produce, if you are looking for a vintage sound then RW it is an excellent choice.

Many people will put them down because they are made in Mexico or the finish, but dont get fooled, they are great basses.
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#49
Wow, Ed has a Road worn. If it's good enough for him it's probably good enough for me.
The shop did say they would hang it on the wall if I ordered one in and didn't like something on it. I just hate doing that to them.

I have to admit thought that I'm gassing for about 4 different jazz basses now though. Lol. A Road Worn, a Fender AS, a Fender AVRI and a G&L JB.


pedroims said:
Road Worn is one of the best basses that Fender produce, if you are looking for a vintage sound then RW it is an excellent choice.

Many people will put them down because they are made in Mexico or the finish, but dont get fooled, they are great basses.
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#50
If you are looking for a vintage style Jazz, its tough to beat the Road Worn for the price. I've had Jazz's from the 60's and early 70's and the Road Worn basses nail the feel and get pretty darn close tonally. Great basses for sure.
 
#51
I'd have to say Carvin. Build it your way, your color, your electronics, even a few different head stocks. Brand new, custom built to your specs, and under a grand.
...and they play and sound great.

....and it's ALL AMERICAN!
 
#52
Make a Warmoth. It'll be the best bass u can get for this price.

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Here's the one I made for ~1200 USD, now sold to a friend and it was the best slap bass I ever heard (in jazz style). My goal for this one was to make a slap bass and that was totally successful.

It's just an idea, there's a lot of good basses from good manufacturers.
 
#53
Needenaneden said:
The one major problem with buying used is that I'm in Canada and you guys have all the good stuff in the US. lol I just don't want to get in to shipping across the border with a large purchase.
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Have you tried Kijiji? I bought my two fretless JBs on the used market. Of course timing is the key as first-come-first-served is the norm. I've also driven as far as Kingston on the East and Niagara Falls on the West (i'm in the Ajax/Pickering area by the way) on the 401 to buy basses and amps/cabs. Either way, I've saved serious coin on my purchases.
 
#55
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Agreed , almost everything thing bass related I have gotten through the years has come through Kijiji . Kijiji is owned and run by E-bay as far as I know. Thier ads are totally free.

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Just pick whatever city you are in, the closest one or any province, in the upper right hand corner.

Best of luck with your search and purchase . :)




Jaco D said:
Have you tried Kijiji? I bought my two fretless JBs on the used market. Of course timing is the key as first-come-first-served is the norm. I've also driven as far as Kingston on the East and Niagara Falls on the West (i'm in the Ajax/Pickering area by the way) on the 401 to buy basses and amps/cabs. Either way, I've saved serious coin on my purchases.
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