As has become customary for me, when the TB zeitgeist zigs, I zag. Picked up a Fender Reverse Jaguar bass because it is likely the most impractical bass around (except for some of those 10+ stringers). I have my run of J's and P's and Ray's and I was looking for something with a little more attitude to it. We play mostly roadhouses and are evolving our sets to be more Outlaw Country/Rock and this thing oozes outlaw to me. Actually had to duck out on a gig break Saturday night to bid for it as the eBay auction ended while we were on break between 1st and 2nd sets. It was a somewhat local deal so I just picked it up.
After a thorough DNA cleanse, new strings, and setup, she sounds nice and punchy. It will take a bit of getting used to with the 32" scale and the strap position shifts everything about 2"-3" to the left for me. Should be a fun one to gig though. At least something different than what everyone else is playing.
Here are some pics:
On my (messy) bench, getting a deep cleaning.
Dual passive humbuckers
Reverse headstock (not as hard to tune as some of the threads indicate)
Crappy overhead shot:
Easy turning truss and great neck.
Great 'burst.
After a thorough DNA cleanse, new strings, and setup, she sounds nice and punchy. It will take a bit of getting used to with the 32" scale and the strap position shifts everything about 2"-3" to the left for me. Should be a fun one to gig though. At least something different than what everyone else is playing.
Here are some pics:
On my (messy) bench, getting a deep cleaning.
Dual passive humbuckers
Reverse headstock (not as hard to tune as some of the threads indicate)
Crappy overhead shot:
Easy turning truss and great neck.
Great 'burst.
