Jazz Bass - Help me find one!

[rivergoblin]

Hey my friends,

Long time P Bass and Stingray player, I've decided to jump into the Jazz bass world. I've searched on this forum and online for buying advice but I figured why not ask the best, the Talk Bass world.

I'm looking for a Fender 70's style Jazz Bass with Rosewood neck with block inlays, passive. I'm open to vintage or reissue, MIA or Japan, no natural or sunburst.

What should I look for? What should I avoid? Any other brands besides Fender?

I know its a general question but I'm a novice in this side of the bass world, any advice appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Shlabotnik]

Sandberg makes wonderful jazz basses like what you're asking for as well as other variations on it. The classic jazz is the "TT" model.

 

[arbiterusa]

The Fender Vintera 70s Jazz Bass has a bound and blocked neck, like what you’re looking for. Three tone burst, silver, and your favorite, aged natural.

 

[rivergoblin]

Sandberg makes wonderful jazz basses like what you're asking for as well as other variations on it. The classic jazz is the "TT" model.

ok thanks, I'll check them out. Appreciate it!

 

[rivergoblin]

The Fender Vintera 70s Jazz Bass has a bound and blocked neck, like what you’re looking for. Three tone burst, silver, and your favorite, aged natural.

thanks, my friend. I played a Vintera last week, it didn't grab me but maybe I'll give it another shot

 

[mmbongo]

Roscoe makes the best Jazz Bass I’ve ever encountered.

 

[rivergoblin]

Roscoe makes the best Jazz Bass I’ve ever encountered.

thanks...I'll check them out

 

[Killing Floor]

Yes, Roscoe classic Jazz is really great.
But what I'd say is find one with a neck you like. My favorite Jazz has P bass neck, but that's me.
If you have that comfort with the Ray and P neck you might not roll over in love with a Geddy, a great bass with a much different neck feel. Split the difference and play as many as you can.