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Fender MiM

#24
Check out the pickups if you have the chance. I own a MIM Jazz Bass wich I love but it had ceramic pickups out of the factory. They have more "high" in them compared to old skool wired ones and high isn't the tone you are looking for in a bass. Well at least I don't ;)
(finding the right pickups takes time a is matter of taste)

I replaced them for some Toneriders and now it’s perfect. That plus a BaddAss II bridge is a real bang for your buck!
 
#28
FenderKid2001 said:
Anyways, I can't believe that the MiM wasn't as good as the Squier. I am hearing mixed reviews on the Squier, people say it's good, others say it sucks and no one repect you if you play a Squier.. I need to go to Guitar Center or something and test it out on my own...
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MIM=Made in Mexico; a Fender Bass that had been contracted to their assembly facility in that country. Some have higher Quality Control than others. MIJ (Japan) had a fairly high degree of consistency in the QC as did MIA (US made). It's more the CONSISTENCY in the QC than any singular element, albeit some parts construction is simply lower quality regardless of the overall assembly.

In so far as "respect"; if you can play, no one with an ounce of intelligence would reduce themselves to judgment on WHAT type of instrument you play on.
Were not the grandfathers of all modern Rock / Jazz forced to play on the cheapest available instruments due to their socio-economic conditions? Is not some of the most beautiful music ever conceived carried upon the the instrument freely given to all? Money & objects have nothing to do with music.
 
#30
Here's a couple of mexi j's for you. The blue one has a babicz bridge, dimarzo model j pups, and a MOTS PG. I replaced the stock bridge because it was not up to my ham fisted playing and replaced the pups because I needed a bigger bottom for the music I'm doing. I got the 3 tone as a backup and except for straplock buttons, it's OTB stock. Both play great.
 

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#32
Brad Johnson said:
I met a guy yesterday who owns Ken Smith and Spector basses, among other things and just bought a Warwick Thumb bass. We were talking about what sounds we liked and I suggested he try a bass I saw on the wall at the used gear store we were in. He loved it, it had the growl he was looking for, he also loved the slap sound. I had suggested when he first picked it up to give it a few minutes because if he was like me, coming from sleek, fast-necked basses, it would probably feel like a table leg at first. Ten minutes later he was ready to buy it (I don't work at this or any store :D)The bass had just the right snap that he was looking for, was dead quiet in a room with fluorescent lights and the B was perfect for him. A well set-up, nice sounding axe.

The bass: Fender MIM Deluxe Jazz 5. $350 used. I pointed out the differences between the MIM and MIA. He mentioned changing the pickups so I asked him what he would change them to and why... he realized he loved the sound of it the way it was. He had also mentioned a BadAss II bridge. Again I asked him for what reason and he realized it would probably change the sound and since he already loved the sound and didn't have an actual problem with the bridge, what was the point?

If you listen objectively there are some pretty nice basses available for very little money.
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To second Brad's sound advice in other words: Listen with your ears, not your eyes. As long as you like what you hear, and it can be set up to play comfortably for you, you're golden. :cool:
 

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