CraigsList strikes again! Gonna grab a Fender JP 90 tomorrow morning. Sounds like older folks on the phone, they say it wasn't played much, and I am momentarily a sucker for white/ivory basses. Read all the posts I possibly could about the JP 90 so I realize it may not be the greatest bass, but being American made, and only $275, I just have to give it a whirl. Despite that strange pick-guard......I'll post a pic when it's home here with me....Bud
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Gettin' Me a Fender JP 90
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If I'm not mistaken, the necks are the same as on the USA Jazz Bass Plus line - GREAT NECKS. Awesome price!
They aren't bad....they're definitely Fender basses (as in some are great, some aren't). I know you can get diffent pickguards from Jeannie...
They're light and punchy. The electronics are pretty noisy. And the pickguard is a one ply piece of crap. Aside from that, they're a fun bass. If you upgrade the pickguard, get some foil for the cavity - might solve both its key problems right there.
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Personally, I'd recommend what I did, which was to have the input relocated to a more durable location. I purchased mine (used) with the plastic pick guard cracked right at the input jack. Took it into my luthier and he routed a new hole out the side that's much more sturdy. With the input jack relocated he was able to reuse that hole in the pickguard for an additional volume knob to give more versatility than the three way toggle.
that's a good price. They usually go for around the $400 price range. Even at that they are a bargain for a USA made Fender if you can get over the IMHO unattractive aesthetics. The necks are supper skinny, to my hands even skinnier than a standard J neck.
I'm sure it's a great giggable bass. Enjoy!
I'm sure it's a great giggable bass. Enjoy!
I used to have one. It was a fun and reliable bass. The electronics are noisy, and the bass is overall very treble heavy. Still an great bass.
The neck is AMAZING!
But after that it's only so-so. See how you like it, and if you want to beef up the electronics go for it, but if not you'll have no problem getting you're money back out of it.
But after that it's only so-so. See how you like it, and if you want to beef up the electronics go for it, but if not you'll have no problem getting you're money back out of it.
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I ended up swapping out the stock pickups for a Dimarzio PJ set, and it definitely gave me a lot more punch. But of course, make sure you decide that something's broken before fixing it.
I put a Warmoth fretless neck, a Schaller bridge and Duncan Active pickups on my JP90. It really sings and is a feather weight, really light.
This was my second bass about 8 or 9 years ago, bought it used for around 350$. Awesome neck and very easy to play. The only down side I remember was the body being very frail and it seemed to get dinged up easily. I just happen to like heavy basses though.
