Well stated, very well stated!!!
Congratulations on your 1st Fender! I like that Midnight Wine color...I really like Wine as well, preferrably Shiraz with some Jazz!!!
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Oh man! My First Fender!
- Thread starter Din Of Win
- Start date
Congratulations on your 1st Fender! I like that Midnight Wine color...I really like Wine as well, preferrably Shiraz with some Jazz!!!
Yay, Fender! Every midnight wine Jazz I ever played (GC always seemed to have this color) felt and sounded better than all the other MIMs. You will have a good one, too.
Well guys,
Sad news.
I went to pick up the bass last night and it was GORGEOUS! We made the transaction and we went on our ways.
I got home, and while aesthetically i loved the bass... it actually did not sound as good as my new SX. I thought it would be the strings, but after a quick change up it still didn't sound great. However, the "Fenderness" of it made me deal with it.
Anyways, this morning i got an e-mail from the dude that says one of the pedals wasn't working properly. So, we are going to trade back.
I guess what i learned was... i LOVE the midnight wine color. It may be the slickest color i have seen yet. The feel of the jazz bass itself was also awesome. However... I need to not let myself be blinded by labels and remember that TONE really is the most important thing about basses.
Ah well...
Here's a terrible cellphone shot of the bass before i take it back:
Sad news.
I went to pick up the bass last night and it was GORGEOUS! We made the transaction and we went on our ways.
I got home, and while aesthetically i loved the bass... it actually did not sound as good as my new SX. I thought it would be the strings, but after a quick change up it still didn't sound great. However, the "Fenderness" of it made me deal with it.
Anyways, this morning i got an e-mail from the dude that says one of the pedals wasn't working properly. So, we are going to trade back.
I guess what i learned was... i LOVE the midnight wine color. It may be the slickest color i have seen yet. The feel of the jazz bass itself was also awesome. However... I need to not let myself be blinded by labels and remember that TONE really is the most important thing about basses.
Ah well...
Here's a terrible cellphone shot of the bass before i take it back:
midnight wine looks sick with a black pickguard
thats what I did to mine, even though it's a P-bass, it's still midnight wine.
thats what I did to mine, even though it's a P-bass, it's still midnight wine.
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
The GAS pains are killing me! I need another bass like a hole in the head, but I've been toying with getting a fiver and I found a 2000 Midnight Wine MIM Jazz Bass V with the Pao Ferro fretboard (and a couple of minor dings) for $350. Obviously, I'd get on the Warmoth website right away and get a black pickguard and a BadAss V, which would add another $100, but dang...I could just work an overtime shift or two, right?
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The GAS pains are killing me! I need another bass like a hole in the head, but I've been toying with getting a fiver and I found a 2000 Midnight Wine MIM Jazz Bass V with the Pao Ferro fretboard (and a couple of minor dings) for $350. Obviously, I'd get on the Warmoth website right away and get a black pickguard and a BadAss V, which would add another $100, but dang...I could just work an overtime shift or two, right?
haha thats always true..
but yeah you won't regret that color scheme, it's simply beautiful. I havve an MIM, and I didn't even like midnight wine on my bass until I recently put the black pickguard on. It really brings out the color.
The GAS pains are killing me! I need another bass like a hole in the head, but I've been toying with getting a fiver and I found a 2000 Midnight Wine MIM Jazz Bass V with the Pao Ferro fretboard (and a couple of minor dings) for $350. Obviously, I'd get on the Warmoth website right away and get a black pickguard and a BadAss V, which would add another $100, but dang...I could just work an overtime shift or two, right?
haha thats always true..
but yeah you won't regret that color scheme, it's simply beautiful. I havve an MIM, and I didn't even like midnight wine on my bass until I recently put the black pickguard on. It really brings out the color.
Wow! That's purdy.
Just amazing the difference from the white PG. I was also not a fan of that color until I saw one wearning black.
EDIT (again):
Well, things have worked themselves out! I guess the Fender REALLY wanted to stay with me. I was able to exchange the Pedal for another one, even though i bought it quite some time ago! Yay for awesome music shops!
Anyways, i am totally in love with the bass so far. It's sound is MUCH better after i did a more thorough set up and slung a new set of DRs on it. Picking up the black pick guard in the next few days.
I gotta say, i LOVE the neck on this Jazz! I'm use to the wider P necks. The closest thing i have is my Ibanez SRX390. While that neck is nice, the Jazz's neck just feels smoother!
Can't wait for next practice now!!!
Well, things have worked themselves out! I guess the Fender REALLY wanted to stay with me. I was able to exchange the Pedal for another one, even though i bought it quite some time ago! Yay for awesome music shops!
Anyways, i am totally in love with the bass so far. It's sound is MUCH better after i did a more thorough set up and slung a new set of DRs on it. Picking up the black pick guard in the next few days.
I gotta say, i LOVE the neck on this Jazz! I'm use to the wider P necks. The closest thing i have is my Ibanez SRX390. While that neck is nice, the Jazz's neck just feels smoother!
Can't wait for next practice now!!!
Congratulations.
There are two type of bass owners. Those that own a Fender Jazz, and those who wish they owned a Jazz bass.
There are two type of bass owners. Those that own a Fender Jazz, and those who wish they owned a Jazz bass.
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
Congratulations.
There are two type of bass owners. Those that own a Fender Jazz, and those who wish they owned a Jazz bass.
+∞
The '00 MW MIM Jazz V is in my sights and I'm on the trigger! This one will live with my '06 Highway One Jazz and My Squier Vintage Modified Fretless!
These Mexican fenders are really something, I have 2, one I got at the local music store for 235, Now it is modded mind you, but there are a really great deal.
Just picked me up a MIM jazz Tue night, black with a white scratchplate and maple neck having trouble putting it down I gotta say..work aint happy with me walking around with it in my sweaty paw lol. Loving that custom scratchplate posted earlier. Where can one acquire such things mayhap?
