Holey Moley!

[klejst]

Fender Jazz Bass USA 1996 Modified | eBay

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[WI Short Scaler]

Um, that's def modified.

 

[TolerancEJ]

The term "Cookie-cutter" bass shape taken in a completely new direction. Is there anything practical you can do with those holes while the bass is hanging from a strap.

 

[bass40hz]

Well, I have heard the Jazz bass described as the Swiss cheese...I mean...Swiss army knife of basses ;-)
Rock on.

 

[Gorn]

I don't hate it. Whatever was done to the side dots bothers me more than the holes.

 

[TolerancEJ]

I just figured it out. They are speed holes so you can play the bass faster!

 

[B-Mac]

Fender Jazz Bass USA 1996 Modified | eBay

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Some hack is probably really proud of himself and his, er, uh, creation

 

[B-Mac]

I just figured it out. They are speed holes so you can play the bass faster!

I think they’re pee holes for when you can’t get the john in time

 

[Swingin]

You know, I was fine with those holes. I hadn’t ruled out buying it. But then, then, I saw the stacked knobs and realized they must have put a preamp in there. Why do people keep doing that to jazz basses?

 

[mdogs]

You know, I was fine with those holes. I hadn’t ruled out buying it. But then, then, I saw the stacked knobs and realized they must have put a preamp in there. Why do people keep doing that to jazz basses?

The two do not have to have anything to do with each other. You can buy a stacked knob passive setup that works just like J's were originally built.

 

[Slater]

They forgot to drill holes in the headstock to reduce neck dive.

 

[Bass Man Dan]

He drilled and he drilled and still almost 9 pounds?

 

[RyanOh]

Surprisingly you can buy the same bass without holes for $50 less. Same seller.

1997 Fender Jazz deluxe Bass Guitar Active Suhr Era 4 String Mexico MIM | eBay


So, in his mind...the holes added value. Oh wait, whole MIM or wholey MIA.

 

[Phud]

Assassin!!!! Love the stacked knobs though

 

[dalkowski]

"Ready for stage or studio unlike most on here which need at least $60 in setup work."

Just in case you're still on the fence....

 

[juggahnaught]

I don't dislike the idea, but I think the execution is pretty poor. Garbage, actually. The holes don't follow any specific sweep or curve, the sizes are haphazard....I don't see the art in it.

If Ovation made a single-cut bass with their signature hole pattern, I'd probably love it. Or if someone made a custom bass with similar cutouts, but following a smooth curve - I could see it.

 

[felis]

That's one way to lighten your weight. You could plug those holes pretty easy with something real light, and paint over it.

Nah - sounds like work.

 

[GretschWretch]

I don't hate it. Whatever was done to the side dots bothers me more than the holes.

Side dots are black sharpied1/4" file folder dots. I have these on nearly all my basses. Much easier to see than the factory dots.

 

[JoeWPgh]

Don't drink and drill!

 

[GreyBeard]

Gone crazy with a drill press.