I was looking at buying the amrican standard jazz bass
what are peoples thoughts on the bass and what would i be better buying?
what are peoples thoughts on the bass and what would i be better buying?
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fender jazz??
- Thread starter max8899
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If you do a "search" you'll find more info on Fender Jazzes than you can read in a month! Bottom line is that they are one of the most loved basses out there; and probably played by more people than any other bass (with the possible exception of a Fender Precision).
Some people don't care for them, but an overwhelming majority either have one, or plan to get one. The "new" American Standards ('08 models) have received a lot of rave reviews on here. You should try some and see if you like them. And try other basses to see if you like anything better than the Jazz. But generally yes, they're great basses.
Some people don't care for them, but an overwhelming majority either have one, or plan to get one. The "new" American Standards ('08 models) have received a lot of rave reviews on here. You should try some and see if you like them. And try other basses to see if you like anything better than the Jazz. But generally yes, they're great basses.
I just took back the G&L 2500 that I bought and picked up a american jazz bass. I own a warwick thumb, US masters, geddy jazz w/ fretless neck, and old Ibenez. After all my jumping from this brand to that I find myself always loving the way a jazz or P bass sounds. Geat thing about fenders that is they are also affordable. If I built my sound around the warwick and it got stolen it would take for ever to save for a new one. The geddy is a nice bass, but doesnt have the jazz tone I was looking for. I played the mexico made ones cause I would have picked one up if it had the tone I was looking for; but didnt. The new american series is really well made, but if you find a good mexico jazz it really doesnt matter were its made. The 60's mexico jazz are quite nice as well as the 70's mexico made ones. Bottom line find a good used one if you can, but make sure you play it first. I played four jazz basses and only one sounded good to me (was not the color I was looking for but pick it for its great tone).
