NBD - Fender CS Jazz 1960

[facetsquared]

Hi all. So, after everyone here was so thoughtful in helping me think about the pros/cons of a Fender Elite Jazz, an Ultra Jazz, and a Stingray, I was on the very verge of a going for a black Stingray Special. Then my head was turned by this bass instead.

Logic went out of the window. Not an active preamp in sight, but I'm lucky that this bass plays really well. Next stop is to put some flats on this thing (and remove the metal covers, as is the law).

 

[Mastermold]

Looks great! Congrats!

 

[facetsquared]

Looks great! Congrats!

Thank you! I think old habits die hard and I couldn't pass this one up, especially with a matching headstock. Now to live on porridge oats for a year...

 

[Rlbragg15]

Nice! How do you like the concentric pots?

 

[facetsquared]

Nice! How do you like the concentric pots?

Really nice - I am definitely a convert. Beats the 2 volume, 1 tone on my other Jazz.

 

[Rlbragg15]

Good to hear. Mind briefly elaborating? I'm solid on basses right now, but I have a soft spot for something like you've got. Especially if I went the custom shop route.

 

[facetsquared]

Very early days with this bass - it only arrived today. But after a few hours of playing around with it, I already find the concentric controls a lot more intuitive.

As for the rest of the instrument, it’s beautifully put together. The pickups are solid (with some growl), and the neck is really something.

I think I got lucky with this one, given I had it shipped to me from the other side of the country.

 

[Ghastly]

VERY nice!

 

[BassAgent]

Awesome! Looks great. Enjoy that beauty

 

[HeavyJazz]

Nice! I'd recommend LaBella's Deep Talkin' flats if you not going to go with rounds.

 

[JRA]

...the neck is really something...I think I got lucky with this one....

good for you! it sure is a looker --- glad it feels good to play --- congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Yup, another happy Fender owner. They're like, so popular.

 

[Headless horse]

Exelent, but i would prefer without those metal pickup shelves. Anyway You did a mistake, ''You thought twice''.

 

[facetsquared]

Nice! I'd recommend LaBella's Deep Talkin' flats if you not going to go with rounds.

That’s the plan. I have Thomastiks on my P-bass so I think it’s worth trying the LaBella strings so that I can find out which ones I ultimately prefer.

 

[facetsquared]

Yup, another happy Fender owner. They're like, so popular.

I know! It’s a bit of an obvious choice but it works.

 

[facetsquared]

Exelent, but i would prefer without those metal pickup shelves. Anyway You did a mistake, ''You thought twice''.

Yep, took the covers off last night. Love the look of them but they really get in the way.

 

[CaribooBass]

Can you take a picture of what the bass looks like with out the metal?

 

[Snibborwocky]

 

[facetsquared]

Can you take a picture of what the bass looks like with out the metal?

Of course. When I get home from work I will add a pic or two.

 

[muggsy]

Stack knob and matching headstock, gorgeous! I’m not a Jazz guy but if I was, that’s what I’d want.