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Classic, or at least classic styled basses with 21 or more frets?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by DuluthDank, Jun 18, 2019.

  1. Jun 18, 2019 #1
    DuluthDank

    DuluthDank

    May 11, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN
    I like passive, classic looking instruments. But I've been running into instances here and there were i'd really like to be able to hit a high E on the G string, and only own a 20 fret Fender PJ special. My second choice would have been Lakland, but most of their retro-sytled models seem to be 20 frets as well. Suggestions?


    As a personal editorial: 21 frets seems to be a magic number to me, seeing how guitar focused music is so often in the key of E or A, and the high E would be a chord tone in both keys. Fender deviated from classic designs adding easier truss rod adjustment at the heel and string-through design on their american standard line...I'd vote for adding 21 frets as well.
     
  2. Jun 18, 2019 #2
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    What's your budget?

    Sadowsky and Lull both make 24 fret FSO* basses.

    *Fender Shaped Objects
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2019 #3
    DuluthDank

    DuluthDank

    May 11, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN

    Thanks, for the info. My general goal is to spend no more than a grand, and I like to buy used.
     
  4. Jun 18, 2019 #4
    B-Mac

    B-Mac Happiness is a warm puppy and a great bass Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2017
    Lower Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania
    21 frets & 22 frets

    22
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    22 IMG_E2889.JPG

    22 left 21 right
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  5. Jun 18, 2019 #5
    TolerancEJ

    TolerancEJ

    May 27, 2010
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    If you want a Sadowsky, you could save some money by looking into the MIJ MetroExpress series. They're more affordable than a US Sadowsky and they've been getting some very good reviews.
     
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  6. Jun 18, 2019 #6
    jd56hawk

    jd56hawk

    Sep 12, 2011
    The Garden State
    Active with a passive switch.
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    Fully passive.
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  7. Jun 18, 2019 #7
    DuluthDank

    DuluthDank

    May 11, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN
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  8. Jun 18, 2019 #8
    charlie monroe

    charlie monroe Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2011
    Buffalo, NY
    Those are by Dean
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2019 #9
    B-Mac

    B-Mac Happiness is a warm puppy and a great bass Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2017
    Lower Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania
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  10. Jun 18, 2019 #10
    ahc

    ahc

    Jul 31, 2009
    No. Virginia
    IIRC the older Fender Deluxe's ( jazzes and depending on year, p/j or p/humbucker) were 21 or 22 frets. They should be able to be found in or a little above your budget.
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2019 #11
    Richie Se7en

    Richie Se7en Presently distractivated

    Jan 11, 2015
    Shadow of South Philly
    This is correct. I have a 1996 Fender Deluxe P with the P/J pup configuration and 22 frets. It's the first bass I bought when I decided to learn to play after 2 failed attempts over 25 years prior.

    I dont play it much anymore, but it's a solid player with many sound options. If you can find one, AHC is correct about the approximate $1000. price point.

    Good luck!
     
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