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Used Fender Jazz V or a New Lakland DJ5

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Piedro, Nov 28, 2005.

  1. Nov 28, 2005 #1
    Piedro

    Piedro

    Jan 23, 2001
    Montréal, Qc, Canada
    Endorsing Aguilar Amp product.
    I saw a US Fender Jazz 5 - probably 2001, With a new gotoh bridge. 900$ used ( canadian dollard ), she's black with Black pg, Pau Ferro board, with the new tuners.. not the "vintage one"
    That's not a lot of money... i'll go the see it soon

    But my projet was to buy a Daryll Jones 5, skyline, Black RoseWood, Passive and Active Electr. for maybe 400 can $ more than the other bass..
    should i wait

    it's sure that the 2 basses gonna have a Turtoise Pg, whatever is my choice..

    I already have a US Fender Jazz 4, 2003, with S-2 switch that i Love, but i just use it on recording cause it don't have 5 Strings... and Live i would have to change the Bass every tunes..

    My really question is, Is the 5 Strings Fenders are good like the 4 strings? it's a strange quetion.. but you know how i feel now..

    Should i sell my 4 to a unknow 5? should i buy the 5 and wait maybe another year to have the DJ5.. Ahhhhh :help:
     
  2. Nov 28, 2005 #2
    Pickebass

    Pickebass Supporting Member

    Jul 12, 2004
    San Antonio, TX
    The 5 string bass does not sound and play like the 4 string. The sound is totally different. I think they do not have the same pickups. The neck contour of the 5 IMO is more confortable on the DJ5 than the Fender. The 4 strings are great instruments and a good Fender 4 string can be just as good as any boutique model. I looked at many 5 strings and decided to get a Modulus genesis. I was really torn between the DJ5, Sadowsky and Modulus. I got a great deal on the Modulus that just made it worth it. I initally wanted the Fender, but got a sound closer to my Fender 4 string from every other bass except the Fender... go figure
     
  3. Nov 28, 2005 #3
    Piedro

    Piedro

    Jan 23, 2001
    Montréal, Qc, Canada
    Endorsing Aguilar Amp product.
    So my question was not as stupid as i tought! :D
    Thanks...
    Can i know how much you paid your Modulus?
     
  4. Nov 28, 2005 #4
    Pickebass

    Pickebass Supporting Member

    Jul 12, 2004
    San Antonio, TX
    Pm sent
     
  5. Nov 28, 2005 #5
    Philbiker

    Philbiker Pat's the best!

    Dec 28, 2000
    Northern Virginia, USA
    I have a USA Jazz V and I absolutely love it. Will you? I can't really tell you that.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2005 #6
    pickles

    pickles Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 23, 2000
    Ventura, CA
    DJ5, no contest ... IMHO, YMMV.

    I've only played the Fender 5s in shops, but I've never felt one I really liked. I also like the Fender 4 strings very much, just not the 5s.

    The DJ5 on the other hand, is fantastic in every way.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2005 #7
    Piedro

    Piedro

    Jan 23, 2001
    Montréal, Qc, Canada
    Endorsing Aguilar Amp product.
    Ok Guys.. it's time to tell me what's IMHO and YMMV??

    But, ITOH ( in the other hand) you guys told me what i was thinking Thanks a lot!
     
  8. Nov 28, 2005 #8
    mrpackerguy

    mrpackerguy Supporting Member

    Jul 3, 2004
    Madison, Wisconsin
    I owned a USA Deluxe 5'er. The B was a bit floppy, but after some setting up, played like a dream. I have medium to small hands and I found the string spacing to be very comfortable.
     
  9. Nov 28, 2005 #9
    pickles

    pickles Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 23, 2000
    Ventura, CA
    In My Humble Opinion
    Your Milage May Vary
     
  10. Nov 29, 2005 #10
    Piedro

    Piedro

    Jan 23, 2001
    Montréal, Qc, Canada
    Endorsing Aguilar Amp product.
    Thanks..