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Is this really worth the asking price???

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Knavery, Jul 3, 2005.


  1. Jul 3, 2005 #1
    Knavery

    Knavery Supporting Member

    Feb 24, 2004
    Denver, CO
    I have a Fender American Jazz bass with the S1 switch. I love the way it plays and feels and have been thinking of selling it to get a deluxe. However, I saw this and am looking for opinions on whether the asking price is worth it:

    http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0157400800

    I have seen a couple used and am thinking about picking it up. Would I be better off just picking up a American Jazz Deluxe or do these Custom Shop models offer more features? How do they differ other then the inlays and pick-ups?

    Thanks for the input.

    Knavery
     
  5. Jul 3, 2005 #2
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    It's all a matter of preference. The CS basses are worked on more by human hands and have a higher level of workmanship. Whether or not you think it's worth two or three times the price of the American Deluxe is up to you.
     
  10. Jul 3, 2005 #3
    canopener

    canopener

    Sep 15, 2003
    Isle of Lucy
    Yes, try them both, if you can and decide for yourself.