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Which Fender Jazz or not at all?
- Thread starter Bret Music
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Cool!
Sounds like you're covered so far as Jazz basses go.
I’m not sure but I’ve had it for a while. 15 years or more. It’s got the 7.5 radius neck. It sounds and plays great. I bought it brand new for $750. It’s a USA
Assuming you cannot play several examples of each one, which is the best way to find what works for YOU, the only basses I would buy sight unseen is a Lakland, either US or Skyline. So 》I《 would get a 44-60
I voted other. (GL JB-2).
I’ve owned Fender Jazz basses (‘66,’75,’13 issues). The jb2 works best for me mostly because of the smaller more streamlined body, but i also really appreciate the design improvements of the 6-bolt neck and embedded bridge. The alnico 5 passive pickups sound fantastic, too.
I’ve owned Fender Jazz basses (‘66,’75,’13 issues). The jb2 works best for me mostly because of the smaller more streamlined body, but i also really appreciate the design improvements of the 6-bolt neck and embedded bridge. The alnico 5 passive pickups sound fantastic, too.
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His post has 5 or 6 photos attached... one of which is a JB2. He also responded to my question about the year...
Sorry, I only saw the one photo……which was a JB.
Kindly Disregard my post….
Post #126 - Bret found his bass. Just so you know.
Bret - experiment with different strings, and maybe a light scuff treatment to the neck (as mentioned).
Bret - experiment with different strings, and maybe a light scuff treatment to the neck (as mentioned).
I really dig your JB2 btw. I just bought a tribute JB2 from Sweetwater; rumor is that G&L is discontinuing the model, but IDK if that's only the tribute or also the custom order.
Unfortunately I couldn't bond with it and sold it last week. Probably a mistake, but it was the least played bass I have. So the journey continues. LOL
