Fender FSR Standard J Bass

[blues_bassist]

I'm looking at buying a Fender FSR Jazz with the ash body, but I'm wondering what the ash body will do in terms of tone. I assume that it would give the bass a little bit more of a "sharp" tone. Anyone who has any experience with a bass with an ash body, I would like to hear what your take is on the ash body.

 

[Rocky McD]

I have had two FSR Ash basses. The body looks really great, but I don't think it make a noticable difference in the tone. I would not buy one for the tone just for looks.
Rocky

 

[hdracer]

I like them, and they are one of the best buys out there IMO

 

[lpdeluxe]

I have an FSR P, and I can't detect any difference between it and my alder P. The natural ash sure looks good, though.

Here's a pic when I first got it:

and after I installed a Warmoth fretless neck:

 

[Orpheus55]

I see these at MF for $100 less than the new standrad MIMs and wonder what I'm waiting for. I suspect they'll be gone soon, as the P is.

 

[Kipaste]

I'm looking at buying a Fender FSR Jazz with the ash body, but I'm wondering what the ash body will do in terms of tone. I assume that it would give the bass a little bit more of a "sharp" tone. Anyone who has any experience with a bass with an ash body, I would like to hear what your take is on the ash body.

My jazzes sure do sound differend depending on the woods. The alder one is more mellow and warm, while the the ash is brighter and snappier. And heavier, if that matters.

 

[The Birdman]

I'm looking at buying a Fender FSR Jazz with the ash body, but I'm wondering what the ash body will do in terms of tone. I assume that it would give the bass a little bit more of a "sharp" tone. Anyone who has any experience with a bass with an ash body, I would like to hear what your take is on the ash body.

I have an FSR Precision that I got on closeout from GC about a month ago, plus I have one of the new "upgrade" MIM Precisions as well with an alder body. The ash FSR does have more of a sharp tone. The alder is darker and fatter tone-wise. Both instruments have rosewood fretboards, and I don't think the pickups are THAT different.

Roger

 

[blues_bassist]

I have an FSR P, and I can't detect any difference between it and my alder P. The natural ash sure looks good, though.

Here's a pic when I first got it:

and after I installed a Warmoth fretless neck:

That looks sharp!

 

[bh2]

What means FSR?

 

[Rocky McD]

FSR = Fender Special Run.

 

[Quadruple Jay]

I have an FSR Jazz. Installed some Nordstrand NJ4s, an Audere preamp and D'Addario Chromes. The tone is absolutely killer.

 

[bh2]

Hmmm... I would like to know more... are they good value? Available in UK? more piccys.

 

[lpdeluxe]

That looks sharp!

Thank you.

 

[The Birdman]

Hmmm... I would like to know more... are they good value? Available in UK? more piccys.

They were available only in Guitar Center in the United States. They were a special run of the last generation MIM basses made in 2007/2008. There are a few still hanging around at Guitar Center stores.

Roger