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[Hank Scorpio]

The satin black MP Jazz 4 string has gone up on Andertons to just over £400 (although, bizarrely, the 5 string is still £364). I can't help but feel this is the start of the basses going up to their actual selling price, which I wouldn't be shocked by, because I feel like I practically stole mine. Hopefully it's just a mistake..

Looks like the old model, 3-tone sunburst is being discontinued; it's on Andertons for £320-odd, which is absurd for a new Fender these days.

I really would like that satin black/black/maple, though.

 

[plankspanker13]

anything from 9.0 and under, I'm in.

Me too; very intrigued by the V.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

The weights on Sweetwater appear to be not far off 10lbs for the 4-strings... it'd probably be a fluke getting one anywhere near 9lb in a 5er. Mine doesn't feel that heavy, though, had it on for a 2 hour practise the other day and didn't feel any adverse effects.

 

[jabsys]

The satin black MP Jazz 4 string has gone up on Andertons to just over £400 (although, bizarrely, the 5 string is still £364). I can't help but feel this is the start of the basses going up to their actual selling price, which I wouldn't be shocked by, because I feel like I practically stole mine. Hopefully it's just a mistake..

The white & sunburst 4 are still £364, so hopefully it's just a misprint, GAK still have them £364 as well. Need to get mine ordered just in case.

 

[Ragoo]

I like how Fender is testing the waters with a whole new bass in the MIC line as opposed to CS or MIA. Remember when the Carbonita was a $6000 CS bass and everybody kinda wanted one but wouldn't drop the cash on it? And how both an MIM and a Squier version of the Carbonita are now in the works? Well that says (to me) that Fender learned from last time and that when/if these sell well, they might scale it up a bit, maybe some more color options, controls, maybe even a second pickup (!!!). Just my thoughts though.

Regardless, I'm GAS'ing BAD for one in white, but I'll probably swap the pg and make a tort one for it. Maybe even put in a Bart pre with a DiMarzio DP127. That, in my opinion, would look SHARP.

 

[Lagoula]

Can you do a closeup of the back of the headstock? I'm interested in seeing what the tuners look like.

Thanks!

For you this is the pic you waiting about "tuners"

 

[gustobassman]

For you this is the pic you waiting about "tuners"

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Thank you! They look solid. I tune all strings down 1/2 step, Have you tried detuning?

 

[Lagoula]

Thank you! They look solid. I tune all strings down 1/2 step, Have you tried detuning?

No, i only play normal tuning, i have to précise the trussroad is very sensible to setup it, every small move of the wheel change easylie the profil of the neck.

I will today check the real weight of the bass and convert kilos in lbs for the forum !

Im impress the biggest online shop of europe (thomann) are already out of stock for black satin and 2ts finish ! too great for the price, no need to thinking for order one of it in 4 or 5 strings , this series is a nice gift from Fender !

Finaly Satin finish of the body, and also stantard pieces of wood for the neck give a better look than a bass with too much quilted of flammed maple, block inlays, matching headstock. thanks Fender !

A other pic of mine for you compare at side other bass how MP are pretty !
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[Lagoula]

I was curious to see the fretjob and how they were laid into the neck. Is it possible to take a pic from the side view?
Cheers

For Bosswood
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One piece maple neck ! no fretboard add !

 

[Lagoula]

weight on a good balance for my MP V, 11.2 Lbs = 5.2 kilogrammes

 

[T-34]

Oh no, this weight is way out of my tolerances...

Looks like those tuners are the same they put on their MIM basses.

 

[richstieg]

Nice post.. but i also like bagpipe music..

 

[steelbed45]

On a semi related note, the guy in that demo video's really trying to give himself some sort of wrist injury.

I had to finish the clip by looking away. That horrible angle started becoming my focal point.

Would love to pick up a 5'er in sunburst.

 

[Tupac]

I wish there were more videos of the Dimension other than just that dude playing with the crappy distorted tone...

 

[Chef]

11lbs....
No can do.

 

[T-34]

I had to finish the clip by looking away. That horrible angle started becoming my focal point.

Would love to pick up a 5'er in sunburst.

Looking at this demo, I thing he developed his way of playing because of the pickup cover getting in the way:

 

[gustobassman]

My Sweetwater rep said my MP Jazz V is showing up at their warehouse on Friday. Should ship Monday or Tuesday.

The wait begins.....

 

[Lagoula]

Bravo !! a friend coming to my home yesterday, a professionnal, very good performer and very strict bassist about quality of instrument.. he testing yesterday my MP 5 V Black at home, he was very impress and surprise of the beauty/quality of the bass, and quality of sounds for the price ! he want to get one very soon ! he don't stopping to take in his hands the bass and testing again and again with a smile ! almost he wanted leave my home with it ! lol

Gustobassman you will not regret ! 11 lbs but after that all is great ! im surprise Fender decide to sell that instrument to a low price like that..

 

[Diesel Kilgore]

Holy crap. Ive been gasping bad for a humbucker. Something growly and gnarly. I thought the MP Jazz was gonna be the one. Til I saw the video and wondered what the hell that pink bass in the background was. I can't wait to get my hands on a Dimension. Love it that Fender is going balls out with new pickups and designs. Is this 1983?

 

[LeopoldBoom]

Just got off the phone with GAK - MP Jazz V is SOLD OUT. The chap on the phone said they're getting another shipment mid-August.
These things are really flying off the shelves!

Edit: The price for the 4 string is now £427