Fender Classic Series 60s vs 70s Jazz Bass

[Paran0idAndroid]

I've recently played the 60s J Bass and it is a really good bass. Low action and standard "C" neck. I never tried the 70s J Bass but it looks heavenly wicked

Which one do you think is better?

 

[Mr.Fingers]

The 70's has a thicker neck (more chunky) and the bridgepickup is 1/2" further to the back, giving it a more snappy, trebly sound. Both are very well built basses, I prefer the sixties because... well... it's THE classic J-sound for me (and the burst is nicer, warmer).

 

[jnewmark]

I have'nt played the " new " '70's Fenders, but I had one of the actual '70's Jazzes, and it had a very chunky neck, and weighed close to 9.75 lbs. Back pain city. As soon as I bought a new Jazz, the back pain went away. Don't know if the new '70's weigh that much. Also, that half inch closer to the bridge makes alot of tonal difference, imho.

 

[tjh]

neither is better, they are very nice for what they do .. but they are very different, so it is a matter of what fits your needs best ...

..not to be a smart a&&, but its kinda like asking is a size 9 or a size 11 shoe better? ... you can wear both, but one will fit YOU better than the other ... JMHO