24 Fret Fenders

[SolarMan]

I have heard of these 24 fret Fender bass. They are supposed to be rare and very well built.

Is this one of those "Rare and very well built" right here?

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Thanks for any info

 

[Gorn]

They're not that rare and not particularly well built, in my experience. The preamps are notoriously shoddy.

 

[vernhillbass]

Yes, that is a FenderJ24. I have the 4 string version. Mine does not have the active /passive switch. They are very well built basses and for many years it was my main axe. They come with Bassline pickups, a high mass bridge and a very usable EQ. The fit and finish is as nice as any Fender I have touched. They have select alder bodies and they we're considered 'Deluxe' when Fender put them out. I have seen a few of them listed here. It's a very nice bass and I would recommend it.

 

[vernhillbass]

I just noticed he wanted $625. The ones I have seen here are $400 to $500. The preamp is not the greatest, as the previous poster stated, but it can be upgraded. I will put mine up against any Fender for quality of build, however.

 

[pica]

There is one for sale here in the classifieds. The guy has been trying to sell it for like two months. I had one of these a while back. It's a nice bass. I wouldn't pay $625 for it.

 

[Sav'nBass]

I have heard of these 24 fret Fender bass. They are supposed to be rare and very well built.
Is this one of those "Rare and very well built" right here?
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Thanks for any info

I have one...

... they are good basses. I paid $600 for mine a few years ago from right here... but mine came with a U-Retro preamp in it.. Stock you should pay more in the $475-$575 range. It is a well made bass. I would ask this guy to go down to $550 and see what he says..

 

[TolerancEJ]

The Stu Hamm Urge basses had 24 frets. Used ones are not particularly expensive and turn up frequently.

 

[Jimtoonz]

I played one of these; fit and finish were excellent for the price point. The preamp was so-so. For a used one, I would say you should pay about $400. Maybe give this guy a call.

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[SolarMan]

All of your responses are appreciated. I decided to keep looking (for a used Jazz). Thanks

 

[plankspanker13]

I loved mine, but it was caught up in my horse-trading that resulted in a USA G&L (no regrets). I would not pay over $500 for a used one, though.