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Wife got me a new Fender Jazz, is it authentic?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BlueShox, Dec 24, 2017.

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  1. Dec 24, 2017 #1
    BlueShox

    BlueShox Registered Turtle

    Jul 14, 2007
    West Columbia, SC
    I know there's a lot of knowledgeable folks here on Fender. It's definitely not a player and the intonation is awful, but I think it has a place in my collection.

    Happy Holidays everyone!
     

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  2. Dec 24, 2017 #2
    mbasile

    mbasile Mediocre Bassist of a Year

    Mar 16, 2015
    Austin, Texas
    Looks like a short scale.
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2017 #3
    2cooltoolz

    2cooltoolz i support licensing Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2009
    Lake Conroe, TX
    Well, it looks like she's paying attention anyway! My wife got me a model Les Paul a couple Christmases ago. I have a Les Paul in a case somewhere, but you walk in "my room" and there are like 5 Fender (w/G&L) basses sitting around. I acted very pleased.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2017 #4
    dukeorock

    dukeorock Owner BNA Audio Commercial User

    Mar 8, 2011
    Nashville, TN
    Authorized greenboy designs builder/Owner of BNA Audio
    That is a huge tree!
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2017 #5
    hypercarrots

    hypercarrots

    Jan 28, 2009
    california
    there are authentic fender licensed ornaments. can’t tell if that’s one though.
    fmic-guitar-ornaments_2.jpg
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2017 #6
    TomB

    TomB Supporting Member

    Aug 24, 2007
    Vermont
    Def a Jazz - couldn’t be a Precision :)
     
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  7. Dec 25, 2017 #7
    btmpancake

    btmpancake

    Aug 5, 2015
    Apollo beach, Florida
    Again hard to tell. Check those serial #s, regardless-you better act like its been blessed (by somebody)
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2017 #8
    Phud

    Phud

    Jul 2, 2017
    Ohio
    Maybe you can get an Oompa Loompa guy to stand in for you at your Oompa-Loompas-Willy-Wonka-006.jpg next gig?
     
  9. Dec 25, 2017 #9
    reddog

    reddog

    Mar 5, 2013
    Philly burbs
    Fender or not... needs a tort pick guard.
     
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  10. Dec 25, 2017 #10
    Edwcdc

    Edwcdc I call shotgun!

    Jul 21, 2003
    Columbia MD USA
    I'm having my doubts. The pick up spacing is a little off. What year is it?
     
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  11. Dec 25, 2017 #11
    1SmartJosh

    1SmartJosh

    Mar 9, 2009
    Louisville Ky
    It just has the 70s rear pickup spacing.
     
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  12. Dec 25, 2017 #12
    JohnPaulSmith

    JohnPaulSmith Supporting Member

    Jan 30, 2014
    Lancaster County, PA
    Pull off the neck and check the serial number.
     
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  13. Dec 25, 2017 #13
    scuzzy

    scuzzy

    Feb 15, 2006
    Troy, MO
    Fender logo is wrong, spacing is wrong, too many pickguard screws, headstock looks funny, not enough frets.

    But if it plays good, it is good.
     
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  14. Dec 25, 2017 #14
    braud357

    braud357

    Jul 1, 2010
    Gonzales, LA
    VERY short scale - and it does not have tort. TalkBass fail ! (just kidding !)
     
  15. Dec 25, 2017 #15
    Snibborwocky

    Snibborwocky

    Oct 16, 2015
    Fort Worth, TX
    That is probably THE WORST QC on a jazz bass I have ever seen... I'd call up Fender and complain lol
     
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  16. Dec 25, 2017 #16
    RickBlair

    RickBlair

    Feb 13, 2004
    North Easton, Mass.
    Maybe this will inspire a new thread - "What's The Best Ornament For Metal?"

    Rick B.
     
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  17. Dec 25, 2017 #17
    Trabeen

    Trabeen Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Idaho
    What's the weight?
     
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  18. Dec 25, 2017 #18
    nixdad

    nixdad

    Aug 15, 2008
    Los Angeles, CA
    I'd rock that with a set of flats...
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2017 #19
    Maxdusty

    Maxdusty

    Mar 9, 2012
    Michigan USA
    Let me guess, you asked your wife for a 34 scale bass.
    I asked for a 35 scale bass, By that I meant 35 inches, not 35 millimeters!! :(
    Hey, at least you got a Fender, all I got was a Schecter Custom.
    26030660_10216035698353860_784223375_n.jpg
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2017 #20
    BlacknWhite

    BlacknWhite

    Jun 22, 2012
    Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
    :laugh:
     
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