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As much as I want a Jazz... and as much as I'm interested in the specs of the Hybrid 60's and Traditional 70's versions, I don't like practically any of the color offerings for the Jazz basses :sour:

Really like the aesthetics of that 60's PBass, but I'm not all that interested in a PBass right now.

Guess I'll just have to wait for the next new Fender offering for now.
 
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This bass DI, too.
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Resonance129 said:
As much as I want a Jazz... and as much as I'm interested in the specs of the Hybrid 60's and Traditional 70's versions, I don't like practically any of the color offerings for the Jazz basses :sour:

Really like the aesthetics of that 60's PBass, but I'm not all that interested in a PBass right now.

Guess I'll just have to wait for the next new Fender offering for now.
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Since the vast majority of my bass purchases through the years have been used, i learned early on to not worry much about color. I really don’t care for sunburst but i’ve owned quite a few because they played well and the price was right. I’ve also owned some really ugly/funky solid colors but i’ve never been told i didn’t make the (audition) cut because of the color/condition of my bass.
The first new bass i ever bought came in blue pearl and that’s what i wanted but the only place within a couple hundred miles that had the bass i wanted only had 4 natural ash basses so i drove over and they all played really good so i picked the best looking piece of wood and it turned out to be the one. I’ve still got it and i’ve never once regretted the decision to give up the blue one.
 
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Just noticed the Invalid Link Removed. I'm not of the impression that Basswood is a terrible body-wood, but for $799 I want Alder or Ash as a baseline. Even if basswood is what the old MIJ P Basses had, that's a clear place to improve.
 
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I played a Fender Performer Jazz Bass with a maple fret board today that was really nice. Excellent finish, not too heavy, smooth satin neck, great fret work, and really sweet, balanced sounding Jazz pickups with some bite to them. At $1600 CDN I actually thought it was nicer all around than most of the Professional series that I have played. I will be looking for them on the aftermarket over the next couple years.......:smug:
 
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fhm555 said:
Since the vast majority of my bass purchases through the years have been used, i learned early on to not worry much about color. I really don’t care for sunburst but i’ve owned quite a few because they played well and the price was right. I’ve also owned some really ugly/funky solid colors but i’ve never been told i didn’t make the (audition) cut because of the color/condition of my bass.
The first new bass i ever bought came in blue pearl and that’s what i wanted but the only place within a couple hundred miles that had the bass i wanted only had 4 natural ash basses so i drove over and they all played really good so i picked the best looking piece of wood and it turned out to be the one. I’ve still got it and i’ve never once regretted the decision to give up the blue one.
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Very valid point. I'm not super caught up on the color, honestly. It's probably the least important factor to consider lol.
BUT, it's the color combinations that throw me off. And I know how I am - If I'm not feelin the look, I'm less to really appreciate it. For a brand new bass, at that price, I want something I'm gonna be proud of holding/playing.
At the end of the day, if I picked up a horrible looking bass that played how I like it to play, I'd totally disregard the color and play it to a pulp.
 
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Pbassmanca said:
I played a Fender Performer Jazz Bass with a maple fret board today that was really nice. Excellent finish, not too heavy, smooth satin neck, great fret work, and really sweet, balanced sounding Jazz pickups with some bite to them. At $1600 CDN I actually thought it was nicer all around than most of the Professional series that I have played. I will be looking for them on the aftermarket over the next couple years.......:smug:
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I had a similar experience with a Performer Jazz a few weeks back. They really do sound fantastic and feel really good. I'm torn between a Performer and a Player Jazz, and depending on how funds are looking, I'll be making my purchase.
 
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BrentSimons said:
Wow! Those strings can't be good?

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The strings are fine. In fact, they're great.

I won't delve into the politics of it. But the state of California has pretty much decided that everything is bad. Everything.

Seriously, it's a state law in California that anything they have deemed harmful to you or the environment must have a warning. So the rest of us can keep it right on playing Fender strings with zero harm whatsoever. They only harm you if you are a citizen of California. :roflmao:
 
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