Need help Deciding

[Ricky P.]

Ok,Im gona be getting some money soon and i was thinking on getting the Fender Jazz bass.I currently own a Fender Mex P bass and its great,But when i played a Jazz i really liked it.

I was looking on GC and found some J bass's.there are a lot but i wonder which one to get.I can spend about $400-$600 on it.What do you guys think?

 

[purfektstranger]

I think you could get a used mexi jazz bass right here on TB for cheap....your can save a couple of hundred bucks buying used.

 

[Dub56]

I would definitely go the used route. If not on the classifieds here, then check your local craigslist. You can get a much better bass for $400-$600 used than at GC.

I love my Geddy Lee Jazz, but they may be just slightly out of your range used. I've seen some nice American J's go for around $600-$650 used. But just check what the used market has to offer.

 

[THORRR]

If you're patient for a week or two you can find either on Craigslist or Ebay, a good deal. I've done it several times.

My latest prize is a MIM Fender Active Deluxe, 3 years old, barely used, with Noiseless Pups, and Active Circuitry, 3 way EQ etc for $260. (He was asking $350 on Craigslist)
I swapped out the White Pickguard for a Black Pearl from Ebay @ $17 and put on Light Gauge Roundwounds, set up the action low, adjusted the neck and bridge for straightness and intonation and have one helluva great bass for UNDER $300 !



You can do the same with very little effort. With the leftover money you can buy another one for backup! or whatever else you like. Best of luck to you.

 

[tangentmusic]

You can pick up a new MIM Jazz within your price range.
Go to your local GC and try out as many as possible.
You should find one that you really like

 

[THORRR]

Here's a pic of the prize

 

[THORRR]

Another try!

 

[Ricky P.]

If you're patient for a week or two you can find either on Craigslist or Ebay, a good deal. I've done it several times.

My latest prize is a MIM Fender Active Deluxe, 3 years old, barely used, with Noiseless Pups, and Active Circuitry, 3 way EQ etc for $260. (He was asking $350 on Craigslist)
I swapped out the White Pickguard for a Black Pearl from Ebay @ $17 and put on Light Gauge Roundwounds, set up the action low, adjusted the neck and bridge for straightness and intonation and have one helluva great bass for UNDER $300 !



You can do the same with very little effort. With the leftover money you can buy another one for backup! or whatever else you like. Best of luck to you.

Thanks dude

 

[THORRR]

You got it!

Rock on !!!