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NBD -Fender Limited Edition Lightweight Ash American Professional Jazz Bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Tad, Apr 26, 2019.


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  1. Apr 26, 2019 #1
    Tad

    Tad Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2007
    Boise, Idaho
    We’re in Reno, Nevada because my youngest daughter is playing in a club volleyball tournament. I went by Bizarre Guitar and walked out with this today.

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    I’ll have to take some more/better pictures when we get home.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2019 #2
    Malak the Mad

    Malak the Mad Over the River and through the Looking Glass Supporting Member

    Oct 20, 2012
    The Archduchy of DuPont
    Gah! :jawdrop:

    So…

    …pretty! :drool:

    So… :sour:

    …jealous!! :banghead:
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2019 #3
    Wisebass

    Wisebass

    Jan 12, 2017
    Lost in Space
    hi Tad :)

    :jawdrop::drool::drool::drool:

    Question: Is that the new LELAAP? :wacky:

    Answer: No sir! It' s a time machine that takes you back to the 80s :cool:!!!!


    Now get the right amp to rock her! :D

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    Happy NBD!!! :hyper::hyper::hyper:


    may the bass be with you

    Wise(b)ass
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2019 #4
    Tad

    Tad Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2007
    Boise, Idaho
  18. Apr 27, 2019 #5
    Robert Darby

    Robert Darby Supporting Member

    Mar 23, 2018
    I have always loved that burst. Great bass!
     
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  22. Apr 27, 2019 #6
    Eilif

    Eilif Holding it down in K-Town. Supporting Member

    Oct 1, 2001
    Chicago
    Nice!
    What does "lightweight ash" translate to in pounds and oz?
     
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  26. Apr 27, 2019 #7
    Tad

    Tad Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2007
    Boise, Idaho
    Thanks.

    I’ll have to let you know when I get home and have the means to weigh it.
     
  31. Apr 29, 2019 #8
    Tad

    Tad Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2007
    Boise, Idaho
    8 lbs. 7 oz.
     
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  35. Apr 29, 2019 #9
    SleepyShark

    SleepyShark

    Feb 28, 2018
    The Low End
    I gotta admit... Not usually a fan of sparkly pickguards or white pickup covers, but that thing looks damn good.
     
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  39. Apr 29, 2019 #10
    Coughdrops

    Coughdrops Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2008
    South Florida
    Love the color combo nod to that look back in the early 80s
     
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  43. Apr 30, 2019 #11
    somebrains

    somebrains

    Feb 7, 2017
    I've had J's that color, it's awesome.
    Does it ring, have that "live" feel?
    Try a set of Elixirs on it.
     
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  47. Apr 30, 2019 #12
    Honkey tonk

    Honkey tonk Turn it up Supporting Member

    Feb 10, 2019
    Lower 48
    Just bought one , can not wait to try it out .
    They only made 300 worldwide
    Looks like they just added strats and tele`s to the lightweight line up
    Search Results | Fender
     
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  51. Apr 30, 2019 #13
    Geri O

    Geri O

    Sep 6, 2013
    Florence, MS
    Very.

    Nice!!
     
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  55. Apr 30, 2019 #14
    Tad

    Tad Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2007
    Boise, Idaho
    I like the color, too. I thought it was kind of complimentary/a nice contrast to my other American.

    This is my '14 Fender FSR American Special USA Nitro Satin Series Precision (Honey Burst).

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    I’m not sure how you define that “live” feel, but it feels really nice and I really like the way it sounds. I’m going to play it a little more and let it get settled in before I start tweaking on it. I like the neck. It has the same “Slim C” profile that my Honey Burst P has.

    The setup that came on it from Fender was actually pretty good and was very close to how I usually set my basses up. I know that is how it came from the factory because the sales guy told me that it had just gotten in. I watched him cut the box open. He let me take it out of the case. I was the first person to touch it since it was packed up at the Fender factory.

    On my basses that have rounds, I usually use DR Black Beauties. I have a brand new set that I picked up to try on it when I get ready to change out the strings. I was going to try rounds on this one. I have a set of flats on my Player Jazz..

    That’s cool!

    I wondered how many they made in total? Where did you find that number?
     
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  59. Apr 30, 2019 #15
    Honkey tonk

    Honkey tonk Turn it up Supporting Member

    Feb 10, 2019
    Lower 48

    https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...erican-professional-jazz-bass-sienna-sunburst

    "Only 158 Fender Limited Edition Lightweight Ash American Professional Jazz Basses will be available for the Americas"

    Fender American Professional Light Ash Jazz Bass Sienna burst finish - Ltd. Edition - 8.0 pounds - US19015379 - The Bass Place

    "This Limited Edition bass has all of the features of the new American Professional series, PLUS a light weight ash body and Sienna Sunburst finish and MOP Pick Guard. Worldwide limit of 300 basses"
     
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  64. Apr 30, 2019 #16
    Tad

    Tad Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2007
    Boise, Idaho
    Thanks.

    I had seen the 158 number on Sweetwater, but I hadn’t seen the 300.
     
  68. Apr 30, 2019 #17
    mbell75

    mbell75

    May 23, 2016
    That’s a perfect Jazz Bass IMO, especially if it sounds as great as it look. I’ve never seen any Fender in that color. That’s Gibson’s honeyburst.
     
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  72. Apr 30, 2019 #18
    Eilif

    Eilif Holding it down in K-Town. Supporting Member

    Oct 1, 2001
    Chicago
    That's very respectable for a stock J instrument.
    These days I think of a guaranteed lower weight as almost always worth an upcharge.

    For that kind of money I'd be looking for a used USA Lakland, but that's just me and shouldn't reflect on what looks like a very sweet instrument. Nice Score!
     
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  76. May 5, 2019 #19
    SteveC

    SteveC Moderator Staff Member

    Nov 12, 2004
    Eastern North Dakota
    Just got one at our local shop. So light! Didn’t get to plug it in but sounded good unplugged and played great. Gave me a little jazz GAS.
     
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  80. May 5, 2019 #20
    B-Mac

    B-Mac Just like Aretha Sang... R-E-S-P-E-C-T Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2017
    Lower Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania
    Did you pay $1,800 for it or get it at a lower sale price or discount?
     
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