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New Am. Deluxe Jazz- Wine Trans flaws??

#21
Wireking1 said:
I just unboxed my 2011 Fender American Deluxe Jazz in wine transparent. The first thing i noticed was a small dark spot in the grain that I found rather unsightly. I looked everthing else over and other than some excess glue that makes the nut a little sloppy looking, the fit and finish is great. Plugged it in my initial reaction was that I liked the neck and tone.

I am adding some pictures to this post for your input. These were taken with my phone. I can update with better pics if needed.

I can send the bass back with no questions asked. However, I wonder if I am being a little petty about what I percieve as a "flaw" in the wood grain. I got a great deal and in general I do like the bass.
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I am also very picky like you and always seem to find an imperfection, but then have returned an item only to end up with something that had more of an imperfection that the first item. That spot of glue im sure you could clean out of there and I would not let that small spot in the grain bother me one bit. I now look for wood that has something unique about it.
 
#22
It wouldn't bother me in the least, especially if otherwise I loved the sound and playability. I have (had, I sold the SX) a couple of basses with transparent finishes where I would hardly describe the wood as perfect, but they still look beautiful to me and all the little "flaws" add character and individuality.
 
#24
Mike 257 said:
I am also very picky like you and always seem to find an imperfection, but then have returned an item only to end up with something that had more of an imperfection that the first item. That spot of glue im sure you could clean out of there and I would not let that small spot in the grain bother me one bit. I now look for wood that has something unique about it.
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I'm not trying to troll here or anything of the sort but I got to ask out of genuine curiosity: how is it possible to even play bass if such tiny imperfections bother you? The minute you start thumping away it's prone to get some slight dings, possible belt buckle rash etc. Not to mention if you play at a gig and you have to carry it around the backstage etc.

Or is it the expectation to get something new in pristine condition and any damage after that is acceptable? When I started playing I was against the whole idea of mojo and hoped my instruments would look perfect as long as possible. Now I can't wait for them to naturally relic and look like they've been played a lot. :D
 
#25
Imaginos said:
I'm not trying to troll here or anything of the sort but I got to ask out of genuine curiosity: how is it possible to even play bass if such tiny imperfections bother you? The minute you start thumping away it's prone to get some slight dings, possible belt buckle rash etc. Not to mention if you play at a gig and you have to carry it around the backstage etc.

Or is it the expectation to get something new in pristine condition and any damage after that is acceptable? When I started playing I was against the whole idea of mojo and hoped my instruments would look perfect as long as possible. Now I can't wait for them to naturally relic and look like they've been played a lot. :D
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Same here.
 
#29
It's wood. It is almost never perfect. The glue slop, well that's a bit annoying but if that's the worst thing you find on the bass, be happy. A razor blade will take care of that in a snap.

Here's some pictures of my swamp ash Carvin B5A. The grain on the body is perfect on both sides, except for one little inclusion. I think it gives the bass character.

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#30
I'm keeping the bass. I never had much of an issue with the grain to begin with. I was just seeking opinions out of curiosity.

Fortunately is plays like butter.... A few picture for the heck of it....
 

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#33
i don't even consider these little details especially if i like how the bass sounds and plays.....first i check the major aspects of assembly ....fender sometimes has a hard time just getting a neck on straight LOL ....i love fender but it's true.
 
#38
I'da thunk you'd more have an issue with the 'imperfection' on the front of the lower horn :hiding:

But seriously, dude, seriously, that is one SWEET instrument! Personally, as long as it's not some massive knothole, I have no issue whatsoever with stuff like that. So long as the finish is perfect it's all good ol wood character.

Enjoy!:bassist:
 

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