fender jazz bass 24, worth buying?

[charger_289]

hey i was wondering if people can tell me if the fender jazz bass 24 is worth buying. i wanna try one since i have an active 24 fret jazz type bass (esp b104) but i have grown bored of it and it looks kinda ugly. the fender jazz bass 24 shares similar quality but looks better, and probably sounds better.

the reason i ask is because i have been following them on ebay for a little while and there doesnt seem to be many ppl bidding on them, any reason why they arent in much of a demand?

 

[Tommygunn]

Discontinued. Other than that I don't know, never played one. They're active too.

 

[BillyIVbass]

They're discontinued. I just think they weren't "classic" enough for people. 24 frets and active electronics. I played one and I'm not usually into active, but it sounded cool. Slim neck, lighter body. If I was rolling over in dough, I'm sure I'd have bought it at the time.

 

[charger_289]

ya i know it was discontinued which is why i figure that if i want to buy one eventually it should be sooner than later because they wont be around forever, at least not at a fairly good price (400 including shipping possibly?)

i like actike pickups, the variation in tones you can get is good, i think, i dont know why people dont like them, the battery thing is annoying yes but i live with it

 

[quilttopjazz24]

I have been using one as my main bass for a few years. Bought it new and love the heck out of it. Made in Korea and loaded with Duncan SJB-2 Bassline pickups and Duncan designed active EQ. Reviews and specs here.

 

[Roy Vogt]

If you can find one, they're great basses. Several of my students have them and they sound really nice.
FWIW, there's a gaggle of 'em over on Ebay from $425 to $799.