Four string passive jazz bass recommendations?

[Lumdingo]

I want to save up for a really nice sounding passive bass, but I don't know all the bass manufactures that make good basses for about a grand. What is out there that has these features.

That growly jazz tone.

Narrow nut width.

Fast neck.

24 frets.

Jazz pickups or P/J configuration (no soap bars).

Large body (I can't do Ibanez SR bodies anymore. I prefer larger bodies).

Right now, I own a tobacco burst Peavey Millennium BXP, and I love it. However, I believe there might be something similar out there that has even better sound and higher quality.

 

[DigitalMan]

My vote is the US Geddy Lee. Can be had around $1300 but well worth the additional cost. Incredible neck. Great growl - not over-scooped like so many others out there.

 

[Lumdingo]

My vote is the US Geddy Lee. Can be had around $1300 but well worth the additional cost. Incredible neck. Great growl - not over-scooped like so many others out there.

Nice, and it's offered in both burst and black.

 

[two fingers]

It won't be 24 frets though.

 

[Lumdingo]

It won't be 24 frets though.

Yeah, that's the hardest option to find.

 

[DigitalMan]

Nice, and it's offered in both burst and black.

Note that the US is black only. The less expensive MIM is both burst and black. The MIM and US are both nice, but the US is extra extra nice.

 

[Lumdingo]

Extra extra nice. : )

Note that the US is black only. The less expensive MIM is both burst and black. The MIM and US are both nice, but the US is extra extra nice.

 

[selowitch]

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[Lumdingo]

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That looks lovely, but it's active right? That's the Fender Jazz Deluxe 24 correct?

 

[selowitch]

That looks lovely, but it's active right? That's the Fender Jazz Deluxe 24 correct?

I think so. But heck, at that price, you could yank out the active preamp and rewire the pickups to operate in passive mode, right?

 

[Lia_G]

A little modern, and you'd have to trade out the active pre for a VVTT or VBTT passive setup, but I've been thinking that these are just gorgeous instruments, and they meet the 24 fret requirement.

RSB SERIES | Aria Guitars

Aria RSB-1500M RSB-1500M 4-string JBass in Natural - Made in Japan | Reverb
Aria Pro II RSB-1500M 4-string JBass in See-Thru Green - Made in Japan | Reverb

A couple of further pics, including the back, in this blog post:
Aria Basses: New Aria Pro II Models - RSB-1500 & SB Black 'n' Gold & New Website

 

[Kukulkan61]

Lakland Skyline Jazz Bass, has all your preferences and then some...

 

[Lia_G]

Except the 24 fret preference? Or is there a 24 fret version out there?

 

[Lumdingo]

Extra extra nice. : )

Man that is pretty! And the quality is visible.
Fender US Geddy Lee Jazz Bass - Black

 

[Lumdingo]

A little modern, and you'd have to trade out the active pre for a VVTT or VBTT passive setup, but I've been thinking that these are just gorgeous instruments, and they meet the 24 fret requirement.

RSB SERIES | Aria Guitars

Aria RSB-1500M RSB-1500M 4-string JBass in Natural - Made in Japan | Reverb
Aria Pro II RSB-1500M 4-string JBass in See-Thru Green - Made in Japan | Reverb

A couple of further pics, including the back, in this blog post:
Aria Basses: New Aria Pro II Models - RSB-1500 & SB Black 'n' Gold & New Website

Oh my ever lovin' gawd those are beautiful! Okay, now THERE'S a bass I can obsess over. Wow! Thank you. I only knew of the Aria Pro II reissue (originally played my Cliff Burton), but these are so much more traditional and gorgeous. As cool as the new Ckassic series by Fodera, but WAY more affordable. So jazzed right now.

 

[Lumdingo]

Lakland Skyline Jazz Bass, has all your preferences and then some...

Man, the Lakeland's are so incredibly nice.

And they're in the right price range. I just assumed Lakelands were all 3K and up.

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[BossOnBass]

Check out Carvin's lb70. They have 24 frets with excellent access to the high notes. The newer models come standard with an active/passive switch... in case u decide u want active controls someday.

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[jd56hawk]

I want to save up for a really nice sounding passive bass, but I don't know all the bass manufactures that make good basses for about a grand. What is out there that has these features.

That growly jazz tone.

Narrow nut width.

Fast neck.

24 frets.

Jazz pickups or P/J configuration (no soap bars).

Large body (I can't do Ibanez SR bodies anymore. I prefer larger bodies).

Right now, I own a tobacco burst Peavey Millennium BXP, and I love it. However, I believe there might be something similar out there that has even better sound and higher quality.

The answer, of course, is Bacchus.
Incredible quality and sound...passive with a turbo switch. Dollar for dollar Bacchus delivers...more color options than any other company I can think of. The two below are both under $1,200. Do a board search and see what others say.

Bacchus Craft Japan Series - WL424-ASH - 24 Fret 4 String Bass

Bacchus Craft Japan Series - WL424-MNG - 24 Fret 4 String Bass - Mango Wood

 

[AlexanderB]

I want to save up for a really nice sounding passive bass, but I don't know all the bass manufactures that make good basses for about a grand. What is out there that has these features.

That growly jazz tone.

Narrow nut width.

Fast neck.

24 frets.

Jazz pickups or P/J configuration (no soap bars).

Large body (I can't do Ibanez SR bodies anymore. I prefer larger.

If you are serious about this, you HAVE to check out Sandberg basses. Basically a European (German), hand made instrument on similar to Fender CS, but at lower cost.
Great quality wood, fine craftmanship, VERY nice necks, flexible pickups and bypassable preamps. Passive/active with a pull switch, IIRC.
More even tone and less dead spot tendencies than Fender.
The only potential downside in my book is, that some players prefer the somewhat "dirtier"/"in your face" tone from a good Fender over the more refined Sandberg.
And they actually HAVE 24 frets, too.

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[Kukulkan61]

Man, the Lakeland's are so incredibly nice.

And they're in the right price range. I just assumed Lakelands were all 3K and up.

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Shop used if you want to, great deals, I got mine for 799.00