NBD-Fender American Elite Jazz x2

[John D Harris]

Not quite as bright out of the box as uncoated Lo Riders, but they retain their brightness much longer. They also have a certain mid presence going on that I can't find in any other strings.

Thanks, I'll have to check them out!

 

[LiquidMidnight]

Seafoam is one of those finishes that if done wrong can look like total cheese, but if done right can look amazing. The seafoam Jazz is definitely in the latter category. Those basses look sweet.

 

[JimHouchin]

I JUST found the surf pearl "limited" basses. WOW... nice job. Both look top notch.

 

[selowitch]

I tried a green one at my local GC the other day. Now I want one!

 

[rdmjazz]

How is the weight on the seafoam one? I played one of the turquoise 5s in a shop briefly. I loved it but it weighed a TON.

 

[RLindsay]

I'm liking that Surf Pearl model for sure. I have a 2015 American Deluxe V which was the last model before they changed to the Elite name which looks like differences are only the truss wheel and newer pickups. Same compound radius neck and it is the easiest and smoothest playing bass I've ever had in my 35 years of playing bass. Weight is 9 lbs. 8 ounces and is a dream to play. Biggest thing I notice in tone is every note on every string is equally identifiable and nothing gets lost in the mix. Playing through a TC Electronic RH750 into a Barefaced Big Twin T. Wonderful Basses!

 

[Conrad romeo]

Awesome basses!! Hands down the finest Fender Jazz Bass made to date! It's quickly become my number one go to bass all my other basses have been relegated to their cases I have the ocean turquoise ebony board for 4-string and sounds as good as it looks although Fender must do away with the full size Jazz body it is absolutely stunning in perso. after 60 plus years Fenderthere has finally got it right