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Fender Jazz '62RI or '75RI

#21
for slap and funk 75 all the way....the 62Ri will be an alder body with a rosewood board, darker tone. Great all around bass. The 75 with the ash body and maple board has a very snappy lively tone to it. It lends itself well to slap. Prime example is Marcus Miller. But as said already, go MIA if you can afford to.
 
#23
Unless you know exactly what each bass plays like and sounds like, don't buy cold. None of us know what kind of neck is comfortable for you not do we know which one will light your fire and inspire you to play. Try each one out before you buy. Consider buying used. Reduced prices, broken in.

Take our advice with a pinch of salt. You don't us from Adam, how we play, what we like. It has to appeal to you and the only way that works is to play them.
 
#24
Fender began using poly in the late 60's. So the '75 MIJ would be period correct with that type of finish, which is also used on the MIA.

Many call the poly finish tone killer. It doesn't let the wood ring out as much because it's very hard and thick. And IMHO, by and large, early 60's Fenders sound and play much, much, better than lates.

The US Vintage series do have a poly sealer under the nitro finish, but the sunburst on my '62 RI P-Bass feels a whole lot thinner than the sunburst on my US Tele. Playing acoustically it sounds alot better than a poly finish bass, too. More natural. Like wood compared to plastic. I believe Custom Shops with a "thin skin" finish spare the poly sealer and have a genuine lacquer finish completely free of polyester.

My primary concern would be the neck. I really wouldn't want a high gloss poly finish on the neck of any guitar I'd be playing. Seems like it would never wear in.

It'd be nice if Fender produced a '66 RI J. 4-bolt, block-inlay neck with Kluson style tuners, and a nitro finish.
 
#25
s-curl said:
It'd be nice if Fender produced a '66 RI J. 4-bolt, block-inlay neck with Kluson style tuners, and a nitro finish.
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Blade does but not with block inlays. The nitro finish, pencil thin Geddy Lee style neck, and 60's tone is all there. I had a 66 jazz. This is the closest I have found to the real McCoy. YMMV.
 
#33
The Fender American Vintage reissues are great basses. You can't go wrong with either really, just make sure you're happy with it. You might have to try 3 or 4 basses (or more) before you can find one with what I call "a good playable neck". Don't even think about ordering one online or through your store. Try it first.

..oops ...missed your post. Oh well...good advice for all the kids out there. ;-)
 

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