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Fender American Vintage Hot Rod Precision and Tony Franklin fretless.
I suppose I should take a new picture. I recently bought a Jazz neck for the Hot Rod with black matching headstock, I didn't buy it for that though I just prefer J necks, I also took off the bridge and put a bent plate on it.
I had the TF modded with another volume and a side jack. The neck on the TF feels like a Jazz even though the nut is 1 5/8ths.
I suppose I should take a new picture. I recently bought a Jazz neck for the Hot Rod with black matching headstock, I didn't buy it for that though I just prefer J necks, I also took off the bridge and put a bent plate on it.
I had the TF modded with another volume and a side jack. The neck on the TF feels like a Jazz even though the nut is 1 5/8ths.
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If you feel "at home" with Jazz basses, why not get one with a P/J configuration? An Aerodyne is an obvious choice, but I, personally, feel a Fender Reggie Hamilton Jazz has a superior placement for the P-pup. (As much as I love my 'Dyne, the RH-sig's pickup positioning really does make a difference!
) That, or if you'd prefer something with a passive configuration, you could even get a less expensive model, a WD Music RH-sig pickguard and have it routed to accept the new pickup, like so...
If you feel "at home" with Jazz basses, why not get one with a P/J configuration? An Aerodyne is an obvious choice, but I, personally, feel a Fender Reggie Hamilton Jazz has a superior placement for the P-pup. (As much as I love my 'Dyne, the RH-sig's pickup positioning really does make a difference!
That is a good thought. But I’m starting to find I really like the P neck and body.
Update of my P/J type basses.
Got this mid-March.
2006 Dean Cadillac set neck Active w/EMG HZ P/J 22 frets. Abalone dot inlays
My most recent P/J, it's a Harley Benton JP-550P.
My wife bought me a Fender American Vintage Hot Rod Precision a few years ago. She was shopping in the Salvation Army and found it, with the chain saw case for $129.95!!! It only had 3 strings, the clear protective plastic was half off just hanging and filthy, I did a super cleaning, new strings and a complete setup. It's almost perfect, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while!
Man, what a deal! I bought mine brand new online in 2013-14 on sale, I forgot what I paid, something like 1500 bucks. The thing knocks walls over with the vintage '63 pickup.
Picked up a Yamaha TRBX 174 yesterday!
I was looking for cheap PJ. This thing beat out the Squier Affinities and Jaguars, Ibanez TMB and even the BB234 (slim margin there, basically over price and aesthetic.)
Im loving the neck, the tone, the overall feel. I’m 95%* sure this was the same model as my 2nd bass (*back when I payed no attention to models and specs!
)
Lovely rosewood board
Came with black rounds (DR?)
Hanging with his basement brother
I was looking for cheap PJ. This thing beat out the Squier Affinities and Jaguars, Ibanez TMB and even the BB234 (slim margin there, basically over price and aesthetic.)
Im loving the neck, the tone, the overall feel. I’m 95%* sure this was the same model as my 2nd bass (*back when I payed no attention to models and specs!
)Lovely rosewood board
Came with black rounds (DR?)
Hanging with his basement brother
This may count. Found a smoking deal on a 2018 SB2 G&L USA with its case and paperwork! Plays killer
Ooh with tone knob!
I had a tribute, absolutely dynamite. I can only imagine how great the US one is. Enjoy!
AFAIK, VV is standard, VVT is special order. All the Tributes are VV (unless modified by owner.)
I always thought tone knob would be a deal breaker, but I found in reality I got along well with the VV setup. But nice to have the option!
Hey my PJ brothers, I need some advice. Looking for a PJ. Price less than $700. I like the sb2 but I want a tone control. I am a little bit of a gear snob and I can’t make my self buy a Squier at this moment. I have played the affinity. Actually not bad. I may Have to change my mind. I have seen a fender active pj on Reverb. Thoughts? Suggestions?
I love my Squier Jag with an upgraded neck pup but, with the new Fender prices, you may have to look used. I just sold my Mustang PJ for $695 because I did not like the slab body.
Yeah, I have sold 2 fender p basses because sound is not clean enough for me. Sold 2 fender jazz basses, don’t sound is not big enough and not crazy about the jazz shape. Only one I have kept is my Sterling ray4
I had to upgrade the pups in my P and then add a J neck before I was satisfied with the sound and comfort.
My Cort GB 14. Looks nice, plays nice, and sounded meh until I upgraded the pups. Got it for 35000$ ARS (Equivalent to 125 USD). I LOVE it (about the P position, yeah, is 20mm closer to the neck and it sounds amazing)
Can I have my number now?
Can I have my number now?
Sweet PJ! What are the new pickups?My Cort GB 14. Looks nice, plays nice, and sounded meh until I upgraded the pups. Got it for 35000$ ARS (Equivalent to 125 USD). I LOVE it (about the P position, yeah, is 20mm closer to the neck and it sounds amazing)
Can I have my number now?
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