New Fender Jazz Model (new build pics)?

[Quadzilla]

I decided to build a Jazz the way I wanted it because Fender doesn't quite offer exactly what I want. Figured this could be a suggested model to Fender called the "Quadzilla" lol!

Fender body w 60's spacing
Fender blacked-out neck
Gotoh GB11W tuners (really, really nice)
Gotoh neck-plate (in BadAss II bridge
Custom Shop 60's pickups
Custom wiring harness w matched pots & orange drop
Fender black pearloid pickguard
Fender knobs
Dunlop dual design strap locks
Black control plate

I love 70's styling, but also wanted it to have a bit "edge" or a tad sinister, so went with the silver/black scheme. Also, wanted 60's pickup spacing for a bit more low-end, so that's what I did.

Bass plays AMAZING. Neck is super-straight, frets are dead-level. Neck profile is ever-so-slightly thinner than most front to back, which makes it exceptionally fast to play. Tone is super punchy and slightly on the warm side (but plenty of sizzle to cut-thru)! Anyway, onto the pics!

 

[Killing Floor]

Love the color combo

 

[Gervais Cote]

Very nice, black items make it look good and unique.

 

[Moving Pictures]

I like it.

 

[Wisebass]

Hi Quadzilla

suggested model to Fender called the "Quadzilla"

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I love 70's styling

Gets a gold medal from me!

60's spacing

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60's pickups

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went with the silver/black scheme

Okay it gets a silver medal!


Awesome bass!!!


greetings

Wise(b)ass

 

[FRoss6788]

Oooohh!

That is delicious!

Love The TV logo over the black headstock!

 

[HardNHeavy]

love it...nice build...the neck is awesome..i like that you used silver bridge screws instead of blk..

 

[J Posega]

Very cool. Normally I don't care much for black pearloid but that is the exact color combo to pair it with.

 

[relayer66]

That’s a beauty!

 

[pbass888]

great body color with the sparkles! Congratulations!

 

[DaveTomasi]

Nicely done Fred! Are you taking orders?

 

[mrjim123]

I'd rock that! Might replace the pg with a black one, though.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

That’s got an 80s vibe to it. I dig

 

[Cleezmo]

That is solid! Nice work!

 

[Mildew Jones]

I'm all in 'cept for the black control plate, I think silver would look better, but that's just me. Beautiful neck!
MJ

 

[Turnaround]

Hipshot BadAss II bridge? It may be BadAss or Hipshot, but not both.

 

[Number179]

Where'd you get the neck?? Looks like genuine US manufactured Fender?

EDIT: Actually, the shape looks a little off. Did you decal the serial on the back or is it actually Fender mfg'd?

 

[since197three]

That's killer

How much did this cost to build?

 

[Quadzilla]

Hipshot BadAss II bridge? It may be BadAss or Hipshot, but not both.

Lol, good catch. Don't know why I listed it as that. It's actually an old BadAss II. Appreciate you noticing that and letting me know.

 

[Quadzilla]

Where'd you get the neck?? Looks like genuine US manufactured Fender?

EDIT: Actually, the shape looks a little off. Did you decal the serial on the back or is it actually Fender mfg'd?

Well, I bought it off an eBay seller for a really good price.....however, I too question if it's legit or not. Most U.S. Fenders don't have the truss rod access like that. Good news is that the fretwork is stellar and it feels/plays amazing. Also, I got it for cheap, so quite honestly, I'm good with it regardless...