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Should I dare to do it?

Blind date with a '75 reissue Fender jazz? :) (read my thread please first! :) )

  • Do it you won't regret it...

    Votes: 31 57.4%

  • No way!

    Votes: 23 42.6%
  • Total voters
    54
J

jazzboi

Jan 10, 2008
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Hungary
#1
So next week I'm going to order a Fender American Vintage '75 reissue Jazz bass. (hopefully) My only problem is,that I have never tried one out. Should I dare to order one this way? (in my country this bass isn't available,so I have to travel 6-8 hours to try it... it's a little problematic. :) )

And the other thing: please for you all,who have one of these basses write a few words about yours,and post a pic about it! Please...I really need some input! :)
 
#3
I'd recommend the road trip, myself. Trying out a bunch of basses is the best way to find the one that most suits you. Alternatively, if you're experienced with guitar repair and such, you could order it and fix anything you didn't like on your own.
 
#4
As far as Fender goes, MIA is as good as it gets, IMO. The materials are pretty much the same for all their basses: alder or ash bodies, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and some form of mediocre electronics. These "special" Fenders are just some form of the above components. I wouldn't ever pay more than a MIA price for a Fender. I wouldn't even pay a MIA price for a MIA.
 
#7
I'm in a similar situation. I can't track down a Spector 4-string anywhere in Iowa or Indiana. I found a 5-string which I might go play, and then make a decision based on that.

However, the way I see it is if I don't like it, I can always sell it. I don't know if that would work for you, but you have to consider if you end up hating it, can you get rid of it and not lose much in the process? If so, then you should get it!
 
#8
I have never tried a '75 reissue, but they are really nice looking basses. I have bought some cheaper guitars without trying them first, but if I should buy a more expensive one like the '75 reissue, I would probably spend 6-8 hours traveling to try it
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#12
Ive bought a bunch of basses without playing them first. Only once have I been let down.

If you have played a jazz and dig the sound I would say your fairly safe. If you are someone who sweats about every detail of a guitar it may not be the way to go.

Fender have a ton of QC issues but most things wrong with them can be fixed cheaply.
 
#13
what's the return policy? do you get a trial period. i think there's a reason, mail and on-line ordering places get the guitars that they get. the ones that go to stores will be scrutinised. i think fender might be one of those makers.
american vintage, ok?......return policy, satisfaction guarenteed?
 
#14
It is funny you posted this as I just came home from playing this very bass at my local music store.

It looked and played great, great tone and was very light in weight.

I love the looks- very different.

That being said if there is a return policy it might be okay. I know some dealers give a few days and if you return the bass in new condition all you have to pay is shipping.

Make sure to let us know what you end up doing.
 

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