Jazz GAS, please advise

[Slpbass81]

I have gone through a lot of basses including Warwick, Modulus, Ernie Ball, etc. Everyone is different but when I got my American Standard Jazz in 2008 I sold everything else except for an American P bass as a backup. I am currently looking for a 2012+ American Jazz as a backup but also with the new pickups for variety. I cannot say enough great things about this bass. There are other brands with better QC or maybe even better sound but for the price range this is in I think it is the best in my opinion. I would look for a used if possible for $750-800 USD

 

[Gospel Bass Player]

I have gone through a lot of basses including Warwick, Modulus, Ernie Ball, etc. Everyone is different but when I got my American Standard Jazz in 2008 I sold everything else except for an American P bass as a backup. I am currently looking for a 2012+ American Jazz as a backup but also with the new pickups for variety. I cannot say enough great things about this bass. There are other brands with better QC or maybe even better sound but for the price range this is in I think it is the best in my opinion. I would look for a used if possible for $750-800 USD

You gotta check out this new Sire MM V7 dude...seriously. There is a Sire bass club thread with tons or reviews, testimonies and pictures from their respective owners.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Glad you got something you're happy with. And don't mind the Precision-heads; contrary to what some of them would have you believe, a P-free life can be just dandy.

If you are talking about me, for the record, I play a Jazz bass.

OP, congrats. Enjoy it. Make it your own.

 

[Shaunpski]

Congrats! Nothing like that new bass smell!

 

[40Hz]

You gotta check out this new Sire MM V7 dude...seriously. There is a Sire bass club thread with tons or reviews, testimonies and pictures from their respective owners.

Lead us not into temptation!

And yeah, they look lovely and sound pretty amazing from what I've heard. One of those is already on my "gonna get" list.

So little time...so many nice basses...

 

[AMJBASS]

Nicely done! When you find a good MIA Standard, you should have a bass that will last you the rest of your playing days. That combo of mystic red/maple board is terrific too!

 

[CrUiSeR]

Congrats, That mystic red is a nice lookin' color and it's not 3tsb/rw; not that there is any thing wrong with that!!!
Nice bass.

 

[Slpbass81]

You gotta check out this new Sire MM V7 dude...seriously. There is a Sire bass club thread with tons or reviews, testimonies and pictures from their respective owners.

I have heard some good things and I have also seen a bunch pop up for sale used which is not a great thing. The bass sounds fine in demos but I don't trust taking it on gigs since it is new and cheaper. Flea tried to do the same thing a few years ago and the basses had great reviews when they first came out then people realized they were garbage. He closed down shop soon after which I have a feeling Marcus will do as well.

 

[Robus]

Haha, I did it!

I've ended up with a new MIA Jazz Std, Mystic Red, maple.
I tried a 2010 used and a different new, and the one I've gone with plays way better. All three sounded good, not much to separate them, but this one was much faster and smoother. So there we are! Thanks for the help guys, I'll put up a picture later...

And even better, it was on special offer as it's a discontinued colour

Pics or you bought the Squier!

 

[Gospel Bass Player]

I have heard some good things and I have also seen a bunch pop up for sale used which is not a great thing. The bass sounds fine in demos but I don't trust taking it on gigs since it is new and cheaper. Flea tried to do the same thing a few years ago and the basses had great reviews when they first came out then people realized they were garbage. He closed down shop soon after which I have a feeling Marcus will do as well.

I can understand your concerns. As for me, so far I haven't had any issues. This bass sounds better to me than my previous Fender Jazz American Standard V (passive). IMHO it is a good solid buy, and others feel the same.