Fender Jazz 75 reissue

[kasbrey]

Anyone have experience of these ? I have one on trial and used it at a rehearsal last night but couldn't get a nice sound out of it. I have since realised that the stock strings are nickel which I don't usually favour. Could this be the reason ?
The playability and sound when unplugged is superb.

 

[bigbajo60]

I've got a 1999 American Reissue '75 that's loaded with Thomastik Infeld flatwounds... a most excellent setup, since I play it in a classic rock cover outfit!

If it sounds good acoustically... try changing the strings. Also, don't be afraid to play around with the pickup heights a bit.

Oh, when I originally got the bass, I'd string her up with DM Will Lee's... terrific, "Geddy-like" sound with that set!

Peace!

 

[pyrohr]

I own a 75RI FSR Special edition. It is my main gigging bass. I use nickels only on this bass. I play R&B and funk mostly and it more than covers all the bases for what I need it for. Just an awesome axe!

 

[Treena Foster]

Originally posted by kasbrey
. I have since realised that the stock strings are nickel which I don't usually favour. Could this be the reason ?
The playability and sound when unplugged is superb.

Yes, it can e the strings. I would give the Thomastik Jazz rounds a try and see if you get more punch from this bass. As said before, play with the pickup height and see if that gives you more bounce!

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[kasbrey]

Swapped the stock nickels out for a set of Fender stainless and tried it last night.
Definitely keeping it - this bass is the best sounding most versatile Jazz I've ever played.

 

[Treena Foster]

Originally posted by kasbrey
Swapped the stock nickels out for a set of Fender stainless and tried it last night.
Definitely keeping it - this bass is the best sounding most versatile Jazz I've ever played.

Congrats on the find!

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