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MY G.A.S. Buster (08 American Standard)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by XXL, Jun 30, 2008.

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  1. Jun 30, 2008 #1
    XXL

    XXL calm seas dont make skilled sailors

    Jun 14, 2007
    Florida
    YEAH BABY!! My new 08 American Standard Jazz!
    Blizzard Pearl w/ Maple Neck. MY GAS is cured as I got all my "J"s covered. I really like the neck on this bass, I like the rolled edges and there isnt any fret problems at all. The G string really rings nice and clear on this bass, dare I say piano clear. Unlike my other Js, Ive yet to find a dead spot in the usual places, but Im sure Ill find one eventually, but if I dont Ill be amazed.

    The finish is perfect, the neck pocket is super tight. I really like the new bridge with the slots, and Im really looking forward to finally having some graphite in the neck . Im ready to fine tune this bass with my personal setup. The case is nice too.

    Heres some pics. View attachment 95829

    View attachment 95830
     
  2. Jun 30, 2008 #2
    Croox

    Croox

    Sep 16, 2007
    South Side Chicago
    :eek: I love that color combo! blizzard pearl/Maple hmmmmm
     
  3. Jun 30, 2008 #3
    savit260

    savit260

    Mar 6, 2006
    Boston
    NICE! Now take off that sticker, and post some more pics.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2008 #4
    Mastermold

    Mastermold

    May 5, 2008
    Orange County, California
    I've played these -- great basses!
     
  5. Jun 30, 2008 #5
    Burnz

    Burnz

    Jan 26, 2008
    Congrats XXL, the blizzard pearl/maple looks awesome!

    I love my sunburst 08. I just put DR lo-riders on and I can't put it down. I went with a rosewood board but I really like the feel of the rolled edges on maple. Oh man, this has got me GAS-ing for another one :help:

    Cheers,
    Burnz
     
  6. Jun 30, 2008 #6
    Fetzu

    Fetzu

    Sep 6, 2007
    Tampa, Florida
    Very nice, I like that combo. Are you gonna change the pickguard?
     
  7. Jun 30, 2008 #7
    XXL

    XXL calm seas dont make skilled sailors

    Jun 14, 2007
    Florida
    Thanks Croox, as soon as I saw the blizzard I knew I needed one with a maple board.

    Im starting a new trend ;)


    Yes they are. I decided to get this over a Lakland DJ and a Ray



    Thanks Burnz, I got those DR lo-riders on my J24 and I got Chromes on my Geddy. For right now Im just leaving the Fender stock strings on, but I have some string experimenting to do with the 08.



    Hmm good question. To be honest Ive never messed around with pickguards much. Besides a black guard what would look good?
     
  8. Jun 30, 2008 #8
    Hansel

    Hansel

    Jan 20, 2008
    Kitchener, Ontario
    WD music's Anaconda.
     
  9. Jun 30, 2008 #9
    dean82

    dean82

    Aug 14, 2007
    '08 Fenders slay! :hyper::bassist:
    Here is my '08 American Standard P5

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  10. Jul 1, 2008 #10
    playibanez

    playibanez

    Apr 3, 2006
    U.S.
    it looks great in both pics the top looks more white and the bottom looks silver.

    maybe a tort for the pg?

    *edit*that p looks beautiful*
     
  11. Jul 1, 2008 #11
    DavePlaysBass

    DavePlaysBass

    Mar 31, 2004
    CO
    How's the B on a passive P in alder and rosewood? Also wondering the the pickups are humbucking with the different lengths and all. BTW the way, looks fantastic.
     
  12. Jul 1, 2008 #12
    XXL

    XXL calm seas dont make skilled sailors

    Jun 14, 2007
    Florida
    Great Pbass! Hard to find the P5s anywhere to try out. GC and SA didnt have any. I always wanted to try one out though Im not much of a 5 string player. I decided to keep the white PG for now/( w the sticker):D
     
  13. Jul 1, 2008 #13
    Croox

    Croox

    Sep 16, 2007
    South Side Chicago
    I hear ya when I got my american standard they had a blizzard one too but with rosewood. If it was a maple fretboard, I'd have one exactly like that. I didnt want to order one and wait. I wanted asap
     
  14. Jul 2, 2008 #14
    XXL

    XXL calm seas dont make skilled sailors

    Jun 14, 2007
    Florida
    Hey Croox which one did you end up getting? IM actually having a bit of a time getting the relief exactly the way I want it. The truss doesnt want to move :meh: Ill just be patient and move it a bit at a time until its exactly where I want it. Anyone else having a time getting the relief where they want it on the 08s?
     
  15. Jul 2, 2008 #15
    FriscoBassAce

    FriscoBassAce

    Dec 29, 2004
    Frisco, Texas
    Independent Manufacturers Representative
    A Black Pearl pickguard on that Blizzard Pearl would look phenomenal!
     
  16. Jul 2, 2008 #16
    Mastermold

    Mastermold

    May 5, 2008
    Orange County, California
    I've only played them in my local GC. You may want to try taking it to a luthier. If it's sticking you don't want to break or strip the truss.
     
  17. Jul 2, 2008 #17
    rob2966

    rob2966

    Oct 19, 2006
    Vancouver, BC
    I did a quick trussrod adjustment on my 08 P5 and it turned reasonably well.

    Later
    Rob
     
  18. Jul 2, 2008 #18
    Jeff K

    Jeff K Supporting Member

    Jul 9, 2005
    Memphis, TN
    I've always said that if I ever buy a Blizzard Pearl w/maple board, I would immediately put a black p/g on it. I think that would look killer.
     
  19. Jul 2, 2008 #19
    OutToPlayJazz

    OutToPlayJazz

    Dec 30, 2007
    Gloucestershire, UK
    Here's mine! American Standard 3TS Precision with maple board...
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  20. Jul 2, 2008 #20
    FriscoBassAce

    FriscoBassAce

    Dec 29, 2004
    Frisco, Texas
    Independent Manufacturers Representative
    Nice! I'm GASing for a 5-string Black Precision with a maple fretboard. I work at GC and can get an AMAZING price on one....saving gig money now!
     
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