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American Vintage Reissue's - Show 'em if ya got 'em.
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'97-built AV RI's are magical. No idea why but it sure seems like everyone who has one, adores it.
The same goes for many of the 1997 USA built Fenders. I have yet to find one that wasn't exceptional.
In the center is my AV RI '62 Jazz LPB, and my AV RI '62 Precision in 3t (all the way on the right is my CS '64 Jazz 3t).
The CS is supposed to have the same pups as the RI '62, but they sound much different. I think the stacker has different wiring and capacitors; although, I haven't looked. That could acount for part of it. My RI's have great necks and feel great to play. I bought the LPB Jazz on ebay (of all places), but I really lucked out. It is mint! I have the chrome covers for all of them and all my basses have TI Jazz flats on them. I just got the Custom Shop Jazz last week (it's phenominal!), and I think the Lyte Deluxe will have to go to make some room.
The CS is supposed to have the same pups as the RI '62, but they sound much different. I think the stacker has different wiring and capacitors; although, I haven't looked. That could acount for part of it. My RI's have great necks and feel great to play. I bought the LPB Jazz on ebay (of all places), but I really lucked out. It is mint! I have the chrome covers for all of them and all my basses have TI Jazz flats on them. I just got the Custom Shop Jazz last week (it's phenominal!), and I think the Lyte Deluxe will have to go to make some room.
My refinished 1987 '57 P Bass:
I know we're talkin' bass on this forum, but that's a sweet ride. Looks like a '32 radiator shell but I can't tell about the body. Nothin' like a small block Chevy with dual quads! Both are very cool.
MIA FSR 75RI jazz.
I would seriously consider shoving a pineapple up my rectum for that bass.
That aside, someday I will own the 75 J with maple fretboard.
scotch
It's not rocket science!
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Yeah, the stack-knobs are generally considered "darker" sounding. The caps are different, plus, you are going through 2 tone pots when both pups are on.
Scotch, that's exactly how I would describe it. I couldn't think of a word. Thanks, Rick
no need for pineapple shoving. there's a cij version for sale in the classifieds
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=565391
Are the holes for the bridge and pickup covers pre drilled? Or do you need to tap them?
Just wondering because I know they don't come installed on the vintage reissue basses.
Thanks!
Just wondering because I know they don't come installed on the vintage reissue basses.
Thanks!
scotch
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... I'm in love.
Does anyone with a jazz bass not want their pickup and bridge covers, and would like to donate them to a kid who joining a funk band and doesn't have a job? PM me if you do.
Nice basses! I'm super jealous of every one of these. I love the looks of the AV series, especially the sunburst '57 P. I do love blocked necks, though.
Nice basses! I'm super jealous of every one of these. I love the looks of the AV series, especially the sunburst '57 P. I do love blocked necks, though.
...it's a new Fender American Vintage '57 Precision, and replaces my Classic '50s P. Funny, I never liked sunburst, but I love it on this one.
Lightweight, too.
Nice dark burst and a good pic 2.
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