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New US Fender Standard Jazz *WOW*

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Mr. Ray

Feb 20, 2009
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Canada
#1
I know there is a lot of love for the new Fender US Standard Jazz Bass. I played a few and I brought this new 2008 home. This will be going to the front of the line. The maple fingerboard neck plays like butter, great for all styles and slaps beautifully. Even timbre and volume all over the neck. Pickups are full and balanced.Great balance on a strap. I only changed the pick guard and that will be the only change. Black and maple is such a sexy combo IMHO. Those looking for a passive jazz should check these new models out, this smokes all the other basses I own.

Sorry for the picture I used my phone...I know the rules no picture... no bass
 
#7
Yes the front of the fingerboard is glossed, back is satin, great combination!!
I had a recent MIM 70's reissue (3 months old) that I traded in on this..the new US standard just played and sounded better in everyway.
The starting price was $1,299 Canadian and with the trade in I was very happy.
 
#9
Mr. Ray said:
Yes the front of the fingerboard is glossed, back is satin, great combination!!
I had a recent MIM 70's reissue (3 months old) that I traded in on this..the new US standard just played and sounded better in everyway.
The starting price was $1,299 Canadian and with the trade in I was very happy.
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Ah that's cool. I hate satin so I actually have sanded and polished my Am Std necks to a gloss on the back. Never been a fan of the satin feel. Glad you're happy with that bass, it's a beauty:)
 
#11
I am not really familiar with the MIM Standard. What I do know is this, The US necks have graphite reinforcements...no dead spots on mine...very lively and rolled edges on the fingerboard. The neck is worth the price of admission IMHO. The tuners are lightweight Schallers?? The US has a different bridge with thru body stringing. I am sure they are different pickups also. Comes with a case but I opted out of the case. I hope this helps.
 
#13
Mr. Ray said:
I am not really familiar with the MIM Standard. What I do know is this, The US necks have graphite reinforcements...no dead spots on mine...very lively and rolled edges on the fingerboard. The neck is worth the price of admission IMHO. The tuners are lightweight Schallers?? The US has a different bridge with thru body stringing. I am sure they are different pickups also. Comes with a case but I opted out of the case. I hope this helps.
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Cool. Maybe if I get the chance I'll have a go on the MIA.
 
#17
Johnny Alien said:
I know these are satin on the back but every one I played seemed way more glossy than the satin of the last couple of years. I think it leans closer to gloss than satin so what is the deal? What makes this satin?
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Satin to me is a less sticky feel than a gloss neck. These new US Standards have very fast necks. A lot faster than the gloss neck on my Geddy jazz. That's the only way I can describe it.
 

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