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Fender Jazz 24 import??
- Thread starter hondo8671
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depends on what you want. The Jazz 24 is a very "hot" sounding trebly active "modern" sounding bass. Frankly it doesn't really sound that much like a Jazz bass to me. It's a great bass, but you have to decide what you want. As far as quality of materials and workmanship, IMO you'll be taking a step down from your USA made bass, but not a big step down.
The quilted top is paper thin on the Korean import.
The quilted top is paper thin on the Korean import.
Philbiker said:
Does this mean it's manufactured in other countries ?
I just tried one last night and was really impressed! I was suprised to see it was manufactured in Korea and was advised that Febder no longer manufactures in Japan.
*Planning my next bass solo up to the stratosphere of the high 'G' on that baby.
Yes it's a Korean Import
"Made In Korea" is the major clue
They don't sound all that much like a fender and if you are a fender purist the 24 fret neck is a letdown
"Made In Korea" is the major clue
They don't sound all that much like a fender and if you are a fender purist the 24 fret neck is a letdown
"It looks good, sounds like a jazz and plays well" Is how bass guitar magazine described it but according to the posts above it doesnt sound much like a jazz. Can i get a warm mellow tone out of it? And also a slap tone, because of the contols. Whats the tone like? Thanks
The tone is hot and modern. Kind of like a Marcus Miller on steroids. The Quarter Pound pickups are really hot and the active EQ is quite aggressive.
Bass Guitar Magazine surely spent much more time with the bass than I did and I'm sure their editors are more knowledgable than me.
Bass Guitar Magazine surely spent much more time with the bass than I did and I'm sure their editors are more knowledgable than me.
The preamp is a boost/cut not a boost only system if my memory serves, so that should be possible.
Sounds like a good trade to me. My Jazz 24 is a great sounding bass but it is very different from the classic jazz sound (ie. my Geddy Lee). One thing you may not like, as I have had a few people point this out, is that the pick up is much closer to the neck heel than a regular jazz.
But back to the point at hand, I would go for the trade.
But back to the point at hand, I would go for the trade.
The 24 has a very powerful sound that doesn't sound like a Jazz. The neck feels like one though.
The slap sound is okay but a regular Jazz sounds better IMO. I also feel that it is too cramped for slapping. However it is great for music where the bass is upfront and propels the song.
I roll off the bass knob and boost the mids to get a mild tone and very nice definition.
The slap sound is okay but a regular Jazz sounds better IMO. I also feel that it is too cramped for slapping. However it is great for music where the bass is upfront and propels the song.
I roll off the bass knob and boost the mids to get a mild tone and very nice definition.
Is the 24 fret neck on this puppy the same neck as the one Warmoth offers with an optional fingerboard overhang, that overlaps on top of the pickguard? If so, then why not just buy thw Warmoth neck for your current bass, and ditch your current neck on e(vil)Bay or on here to someone doing a project? Just a thought.
~Ryan
~Ryan
tiredman9 said:
Yes the knobs have center detents. Neck profile info is on the Fender site IIRC.
