If you walk away from your computer and go practice it will definitely sound better. 
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Better sounding than a AVRI Jazz?
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The GAS on the other side is always greener. Your own musical craftsmanship will make the biggest difference to the sound IMHO.
Having said that you do need the right tool for the job. Having played Jazz basses for years I've just switched to a Precision. It sits better in the mix and the wider neck makes me play differently which is quite refreshing. It's also very simple so not much need to twiddle with the dials. Plug and play.
Having said that you do need the right tool for the job. Having played Jazz basses for years I've just switched to a Precision. It sits better in the mix and the wider neck makes me play differently which is quite refreshing. It's also very simple so not much need to twiddle with the dials. Plug and play.
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The only Fender bass that would be an improvement over that model would be a $6,000 Custom Shop Masterbuilt of the same bass.
Since you like what you have now, i would urge you to buy whatever you think you want and A/B with your current instrument. Once you've had a chance to make an informed decision rather than a subjective assessment based on memory and possibly tainted by either nostalgia or a desire to validate a new bass purchase, you can save yourself the regret of offing a bass you like better than the one you replaced it with.
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that one probably sounds awesome, although it's not 100% Lakland because of the Nordstrand pickups, MJT body and non Lakland control plate. My 4460 has a rosewood board and the factory lakland pickups which I absolutely love. Seriously it sounds better than my vintage 1962 jazz.
Id look at an American original 60's Precision or jazz bass, AVRI 62 jazz w/ stacked pots, or have a custom built by a reputable builder (Nash, Bluesman, etc..). Or I would build my dream precision/jazz bass with Warmoth or Musikraft parts.
Agreed with what was said before…they're all kind of lateral movements with the AVRI being on par with the others no doubt…an alder/rosewood Jazz…now that would be a different animal, at least slightly..
A lot of it comes down to the pickups and in a way the strings, only because your favorite strings inspire you to play. The difference in Fender models is mostly slight. And I'd have Fralin pickups installed within a few days anyway. So my opinion is whichever neck feels best is the best Fender Jazz.
Never played an AVRI, but i GAS'd for and bought a 70's AO and the American 60th Anniversary jazz last year. Super happy with both.
That being said, i prefer the 60's tone over the 70's if i HAD to choose. 70's has a lot more bite to it.
Also worth noting, i bought a USA G&L JB earlier this year. I like it, but i prefer the tone from all my fenders.
That being said, i prefer the 60's tone over the 70's if i HAD to choose. 70's has a lot more bite to it.
Also worth noting, i bought a USA G&L JB earlier this year. I like it, but i prefer the tone from all my fenders.
If you walk away from your computer and go practice it will definitely sound better.
If you walk away from your computer and go practice it will definitely sound better.
True. There's no point in comparing the specs of these online.
None of the above. Your existing bass is already one of the best Jazz basses you can buy and it will sound as good as any of the other Jazz basses you've listed (which are also among the best available).
You could go fretless with, say, the Fender Jaco, which I have, but that will only sound like a fretless Jazz bass. Which may or not be an improvement, plus or minus what would be an "improvement" for your tastes.
The other option is a different type of string, say, going to flats.
But no, you won't get a "better" sound out of another perfectly good Jazz bass over the perfectly good one you have now.
That's one of the great things about the Jazz bass, it's a reliable meat-n-potatoes tone that you can count on, regardless of model...
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I've had a ton of Jazzes over the years. All of them pretty good. I had a '75 AV Reissue that I got new in 2000 (2nd year???). Loved it, and it was my go-to for years. But I ended up trading it a year or two ago for the sole reason of growing tired of the look of the Natural color. (Kind of the same reason I sold my matching '75 Precision!)
Anyway, two of my current Jazzes are among my favorites of all-time. One is my American Original '60s Jazz. The other, believe it or not, is a Lakland Skyline Jazz with J-Sonics. Love them both.
But I'm not bad-mouthing the '75 AV Reissue at all. It was a great bass as well.
Anyway, two of my current Jazzes are among my favorites of all-time. One is my American Original '60s Jazz. The other, believe it or not, is a Lakland Skyline Jazz with J-Sonics. Love them both.
But I'm not bad-mouthing the '75 AV Reissue at all. It was a great bass as well.
I don't own an AVRI. I AM a Jazz Bass fanboy and own a number of them. I recently purchased a new Ultra Jazz Bass. I like it for 2 reasons. 1) The neck is a thinner profile and has a different feel that I like. Probably the compound radius thing but I'm not sure. It is just a nice playable neck. 2) The passive tone is REALLY nice. I am active all the way guy and seldom use passive, but the passive tone on this bass really has me re-thinking my position on active. It is a nice bass and if you have the opportunity to audition one you should. You will probably like it too.
I checked the Adam Clayton because I like the color.
But if I had your AVRI, I'd add an American Original 60s Precision Bass. That would give you a lot of high-quality variety.
But if I had your AVRI, I'd add an American Original 60s Precision Bass. That would give you a lot of high-quality variety.
It's not easy playing every bass one would like to; thus drawing on others' experience is sensible.
