Fender 1966 Jazz Bass

[climber]

What an impossible task to try and somehow fill Jaco's shoes...

Richard Bona managed if

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Richard Bona managed if

Zawinul was no longer fronting Weather Report, and he was the second guy. The second guy always has it easier than the first guy.

 

[DJ Bebop]

For what its worth, I have a Fender CS, 1960 Jazz that is probably the most comfortable Jazz I've ever played, next to my '95 MIA Jazz, and is a pound lighter. I actually really dig the concentric knob configuration and always wondered why it never caught on. Plays very easily, and the two tone knobs give some different options as opposed to just having one. But you probably wouldn't like this one either as its a 4 string. Came with the individual string mutes, but I prefer the " under the bridge cover " Fender mute.

That was the original muting system, the four individual mutes. Fender switched to the sponge rubber mute under the cover later...

It was also found that going to the v, v, t set up opened up the sound of the jazz better than the concentric knob set up, probably cheaper too.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

That was the original muting system, the four individual mutes. Fender switched to the sponge rubber mute under the cover later...
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It was also found that going to the v, v, t set up opened up the sound of the jazz better than the concentric knob set up, probably cheaper too.

That would definitely be more expensive than a chunk of foam.

 

[Pbassmanca]

Richard Bona managed if

I honestly think that Richard Bona is the greatest living bass player.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I honestly think that Richard Bona is the greatest living bass player.

You could certainly make a strong argument for him being the best. I think you could make that argument for several other players, but as I said in another thread, you have the right to love your GOAT.

 

[N4860]

I could have kept it, but it was never going to be my number one because it is a four. That is why looking at this ‘66 will come to nothing too.

If you liked your Geddy, which is 70's jazz inspired, how about this instead: 5 string 70's style jazz:

I know it's not a 60's style jazz but this would be closer to being like the geddy but as a 5 string version.

 

[JIO]

@BassAgent

 

[Dr. Cheese]

If you liked your Geddy, which is 70's jazz inspired, how about this instead: 5 string 70's style jazz:

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I know it's not a 60's style jazz but this would be closer to being like the geddy but as a 5 string version.

That is a really good looking bass. It reminds me of those new, upgraded passive Sires. I suspect this is a more expensive bass.

 

[Bassist30]

Getting back to the 66 model 2 jazz. I have been itching to get this one. Everybody was saying not to get the AO as it didn't compare to the previous vintage model. I love my AO and although I have not tried their new 66, I feel all their vintage models sound very good. I feel you can't lose getting one.

 

[hieronymous]

Very well spotted (my eyes aren't what they used to be LOL)

Thank you for posting that! I got that album around when it came out - I was a budding bassist at 12 years old - haven't listened to that in a while! Listen on headphones - he starts with the bridge pickup emphasized, but midway through Josef Zawinul's solo he dials in some neck pup - and then leaves it on! Never realized it until now. What an amazing performance, and what a great loss (knowing that it's been several years - he passed last 2016?!!).

Thank you @Dr. Cheese for your posts!

 

[Pbassmanca]

You could certainly make a strong argument for him being the best. I think you could make that argument for several other players, but as I said in another thread, you have the right to love your GOAT.

Absolutely Dr. Cheese...

 

[ToddB1963]

Thank you for posting that! I got that album around when it came out - I was a budding bassist at 12 years old - haven't listened to that in a while! Listen on headphones - he starts with the bridge pickup emphasized, but midway through Josef Zawinul's solo he dials in some neck pup - and then leaves it on! Never realized it until now. What an amazing performance, and what a great loss (knowing that it's been several years - he passed last 2016?!!).

Thank you @Dr. Cheese for your posts!

Heironymous, that section when he starts walking under Joe's solo? Is that the section you're referring to? Subtle, but it sounds to me like he just moves up and plucks towards the neck to get a rounder sound, then moves back down to the bridge. The jazz bass 100% on the bridge pickup will do that as you pluck up toward the neck. i.e. still retain the character of the bridge, but sound rounder, and a bit fuller. Good sound for walking IMO.

 

[hieronymous]

Heironymous, that section when he starts walking under Joe's solo? Is that the section you're referring to? Subtle, but it sounds to me like he just moves up and plucks towards the neck to get a rounder sound, then moves back down to the bridge. The jazz bass 100% on the bridge pickup will do that as you pluck up toward the neck. i.e. still retain the character of the bridge, but sound rounder, and a bit fuller. Good sound for walking IMO.

Yes - that's the part! I had it on headphones kind of cranked with the bass up - didn't notice until that part, then never heard it go back! But will definitely listen again. And again. Whatever he does - and I can see both a pickup blend adjustment (realizing he's only got two volume knobs most likely!) and a finger placement change being the reason.

 

[DJ Bebop]

I honestly think that Richard Bona is the greatest living bass player.

He is definitely a good one.

 

[Jinobass1]

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass

After letting the Geddy go, I don’t know if I should even think about these, but 1966 was a fabulous year for Jazz Basses. A few of my favorite players I like played them. I wish this had blocks instead of dots, but I bet it is still cool.

Wow I felt the opposite,I have ‘66 w/Block Inlay and always wanted the dotted ‘66…..

So I got the AVRI 2 ‘66!

 

[Jinobass1]

I seriously doubt the “QC” is any different between different series of instruments that are made in the same plant. The same people, the same CNC machines, I’ll bet the same program is being used to cut neck pockets. If the finish looks different, yeah, that’s something that is actually different, but Fender thrives on making things the same as much as possible - any factory does that as much as they can.

Maybe so but the sound doesn’t Lie…..if u played all the series you’ll know QC is different

 

[hieronymous]

Heironymous, that section when he starts walking under Joe's solo? Is that the section you're referring to? Subtle, but it sounds to me like he just moves up and plucks towards the neck to get a rounder sound, then moves back down to the bridge. The jazz bass 100% on the bridge pickup will do that as you pluck up toward the neck. i.e. still retain the character of the bridge, but sound rounder, and a bit fuller. Good sound for walking IMO.

OK, the tone switches at about 3:53 - this link is to the beginning of the whole section so you can hear the comparison (and love the way Zawinul comes in on the synth - he's laid out a lot during the previous sections):



I don't know, it still sounds pretty burpy to me, though I'm not sure there's time there to tweak knobs when it changes!

 

[Jinobass1]

OK, the tone switches at about 3:53 - this link is to the beginning of the whole section so you can hear the comparison (and love the way Zawinul comes in on the synth - he's laid out a lot during the previous sections):



I don't know, it still sounds pretty burpy to me, though I'm not sure there's time there to tweak knobs when it changes!

That’s Victor Bailey

Doc, it's a 60's jazz bass with lollypop tuners and a bound neck that doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the Geddy.

Drive a stake through that GAS vampire's heart, NOW.

I agree to disagree

 

[Jinobass1]

I like my 66. I bought it in Chicago in 1981 for $300.

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Unbelievably Beautiful Bass! Custom Color Black it’s worth 13k-15k now!