24 fret jazz type bass?

[BarkerBass]

After spending some time recently playing bases such as my ibanez 6 string and a p/MM bass i own iv decided i want to return to the Jazz bass since thats where "my" beloved tone origonates and cnat find it on any toher bass, however i need a 24 fret neck and if possible 3 band active eq and 5 strings. i know fender make such a bass but i have heard its not great at cracking that vintage "jazz" tone and wondered if any of you know any other basses that will fit the bill for the same(ish) price range.

cheers

 

[markyboy2106]

I'm glad you've requested some information on this. I too have been looking for a two octave jazz-style bass. Ideally, with those classic looks . I've been hard-pushed to find one yet, but wonder whether the likes of Sadowsky or Nordstrand do one. I'll go and check right away...

 

[WoodyG3]

Carvin has the LB75, it's a neck through, but still basically a Jazz style.

Sadowsky has a 24 fret 5-string, it's a might bit more money, though.

 

[capnsandwich]

To find one in the same price range as the Fender Jazz 24 V may be kind of hard. The only ones I know of are botique jazzes like Sadowsky and Low End jazzes. You may be able to find a used Sadowsky Modern 24 on ebay or in the TB classifieds, maybe a Matt Pulcinella or Mike Lull. Matt Pulcinellas are pretty reasonable.

 

[andvari7]

Get the Jazz 24 and swap out the electronics. If I were in the market for such a bass - which I am not, because I just don't trust odd-numbered strings on a bass - that would be the course of action I'd go with.

But, an active, 3-band EQ doesn't really get that "vintage" a sound. EMG has such an EQ, but EMG is as far from "vintage" as you can get.

 

[matthewbrown]

I just bought an Ibanez RD500 (new) for $300.00. It kicks butt, has 24 frets, and is basically a jazz, except that you can make it sound like a Stingray cuz of the bridge pup. I recommend an RD500, unless you're a purist.

 

[Jaco D]

i know fender make such a bass but i have heard its not great at cracking that vintage "jazz" tone and wondered if any of you know any other basses that will fit the bill for the same(ish) price range.

Andvari7 beat me to the punch - I agree, swap out the Jazz Bass 24-fretter's electronics and put in vintage-sounding pups (the stock qpounders, though passive are just too hot for a vintage tone). Another alternative is to find a 5-stringer that gives you the vintage tone you seek and change the neck with a Warmoth 24-fretter neck or some other aftermarket 24-fret neck.

 

[bongomania]

+1 to getting the Fender and changing the electronics. Otherwise you're looking at an expensive custom bass.