Fender Jazz Bass

Original classics US made CBS Fender Jazz 1978, neutral ash body, maple fret board with pearl block inlay, 2 passive pickups, vol, vol, master tone. Big jumbo frets, Schaller Fender license tuners, the neck is a little bit fatter than normal, medium weigh 10 pounds

I mostly use this bass fore slap, the sound is unbelievably something between Larry Graham and Marcus Miller

I level the frets, because when I bought this 25 years old bass it have never been played,
Now its got low action and easy to play

I use this bass in studio and on stage, its built like a tank

This bass has been hide away in the closet fore 25 years, it?s like new.
It?s the best sounding bass I ever had own (I have 5 other Fender J basses) and I will never sell this axe.
Fore some snob reasons many people don?t like Fender from the CBS period, personally I think Fender was builting great quality instrument in the late seventy, and very good sounding fore classics funk and other styls of music

1972 US Jass bass, all original features mentioned above in a brown finish - not my favourite colour but what the hell. Rosewood fretboard (blocks), thee bolt neck and it has a lovely feel about it.

1st thing I did of course was to consign the bridge to the case with the original pick up covers and then it was a simple operation to fit a badass 2 bridge....awesome.

2nd hand #800 sterling bought in 2003.

This bass plays rock/blues like a dream - played straight through a Trace Elliot amp with no effects it suits a wide range of sounds and styles from the lively Geddy Lee bubble bass to the thunder of Geezer Butler's Sabbath style. I love raw hard r&b

Don't unerstand some of the versatility comments above. It's my main bass and I love it!

My only quibble with the bass. The action is a little high at the top end but I pay hard rather than soft handed so this kinda evens out overall.

Will withstand anything I can throw at it night after night - totally solid.

Perfect gigging bass.

Never dealt with 'em - hope I never have to.

Don't think I could ever replace this fine tool. I just love the weight of it, the balance...everything. When you walk onto a stage with a jass bass people know you mean business.

I've experimented with a range of basses over the years - Explorers, precisions, Rickys etc but I've played anything that sounds or feels like this.

Better than sex!!

Bought this last year (2003). i guess its the newest standard jazz (mexian) model there is. i dont know what that is though (maybe 2000). anyway its the usual 20 fret, 4 string bass. 3 knobs, two are for the low end, the other one is treble i think. passive electronics. mine is the greenish one, i thought it was gray from the internet picture but when it got here it was green, but whatever its cool looking.

I play rock (zepplin, metallica, alice in chains, guns n roses, smashing pumpkins, some modern stuff like incubus) and this bass is great for that. i use it with a fender bassman 100 (just got that a few days ago and it kicks ass). back to the bass, it has a pretty good sound - more or less depends on ur amp. the only thing i noticed to be a problem is sometimes it starts to sound muffled. but thats just because of the strings that came on the bass so i suggest u replace them once u buy it.

pretty well setup when it came in the mail. i just had to mess around with the action for a little while and then it sounded pretty good. no real problems with it. the finish is good, kinda shiny. but i messed up the back of mine when i tried to stuff the bass and a guitar in the same gig bag.

this bass seems pretty durable, except for the strap locks. one of those pulled out and i had to super glew it back on and theres been no problem since. other than that i slam the neck around alot against the walls and theres only one ding on it thats not even noticeable. i play at my church alot and never have had to use a backup.

never had to deal with fender. i think it has a warranty - maybe 5 years?

I have been playing for about a year and a half and this is my second bass. (my first was some crappy rogue.) as i said before i use this bass with a bassman 100 and it sounds great. i am pretty sure it sounds good on any decent amp over $300 or $400. i compared this bass to this guys ibanez 5 string that was easily $100 more. i liked this one alot more. partly because of brand because ibanez's are cheapily made. if it were stolen.....i might buy it again, if i didnt i would definatly upgrade to a fender american jazz or maybe a jazz 5 string. whatever i choose i would probably go with fender again. overall, this is a pretty tight bass, if ur gonna buy one - check out sweetwater.com first because i got a great deal on mine ($40 less than musiciansfriends price).

I bought my Jazz Bass about 30 years ago used. It is the sunburst model with the maroon pickguard and the maple fretboard. Standard tone and two volume knobs. All of the tuners and pickups and knobs are original.The neck is more narrow than wide like some other basses.

I play blues, rock and roll and a little country - very little. It is a versatile bass with a solid sound. The pickups are very receptive to the tone controls and you can get a wide variation of sound. It has a good crunchy sound like Entwistle used to get with the early Who.

This bass sounds very good live. I've never like it that much as a bass for recording. That could be my limitations, but it seems to work that way for me. I rate it very highly for a live gig though.

This bass is probably a 1969-71 model. It's been banged up a little over the years, but it doesn't bother me that much. It adds to its character.

I never have liked the maroon pickguard with it though. I probably ought to take it off. Less is more.

I had it set up about a year ago and it plays much better now.

It's big and heavy and could probably take down a small rhino if you hit it right. It does get weary during a job, but it sounds good so I'll just shut up and play.

It is very durable and reliable. The only problem I had with it was the solder on the input came loose on a gig one time a few months ago (this after 30 years of ownership). Fortunately, we were playing at a Harley dealership and one of the mechanics soldered it back on for me and away we went.

No experience.

I think I bought it for about $200 or traded something else in for it.

Seeing as I've owned this bass for 30 years, or more and I still play it and I think it still covers all the musical bases (ha,ha) I can't complain. If it were stolen I would be upset, just as anyone would be, but I don't think I'd get another Jazz Bass. I would look at a G&L which is probably saying I would get another Jazz Bass.

Since I've been running it though an Ampeg 1-15 cabinet I don't think it's sounded any better. It is functional and reliable. It is not flashy or attention getting. In most categories it's what you would want a bass to sound like and be.

Well, what can I say about this instrument? It's an all original '68 U.S.A. Jazz. three-tone sun-burst. Nothing on this guy has been changed. Nothing. Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fret-board, stacked knobs, (two volume, one tone). My dad gave me this guitar this past May. He said he bought it new, in either '67 or '68. I've 'dated' it to '68. Althou, you can't really just go by the serial #'s on the neck-plate. The neck and tone is classic vintage Fender, the one everyone wants. Every time I play this thing, I feel like I'm cheating on my wife, it plays that good. Bridge is original, tuning keys, pick-ups, every thing original, and still in great shape. My dad takes excellent care of his gear. I just can't believe what these things are going for now. My year is going for around $2,500-$3,000 dollars! Features are simple, easy, and works....I guess that's all that matters.

This guitar, (IMO), is best suited for classic songs, be it Rock-n-Roll, Country, Jazz, Blues, whatever. I play about half and half, Country/Rock, and it works for most. I don't like it on new music, for most studio players are going 5-string now, especially in country. When I feel it's safe to bring it out on a gig, I've got it running thru a Hartke 3500, Hartke 4-10, and Hartke 1-15, and it is really a nice sounding set-up. I haven't had any problems with noise, but my power conditioner helps with that. There is only one thing I don't like on this guy, and that's the chrome pick-up covers. While visually striking, they are not very practical. With both of them on, you either have to play way back by the bridge, or way up by the neck. There is only about and inch or two clearence between them to strike the strings with, so I just take 'em off. But, other then that, this thing is at home on stage, and studio.

Beings that this guy is almost 36 years old, it's in amazing shape. I did have to adjust the truss-rod when I got from my dad. The action was set to high for me. You do have to take the neck off completely, to make that adjustment, which is a minor pain, but no biggy. And, I greased/oiled up the tuning gears, for they were a little tough to turn. But, they are great now. Other then the usual belt-rash on the back, it's in fantastic shape. The frets have never been changed, and they are still in good shape. What can I say...I'm lucky.

It's durability speaks for itself after 36 years. I wish I looked this good when I was 36, (btw, I'm 40). The finish is still good, I changed the original strap-buttons to locks, but, not to worry...I still have the originals. The truss-rod needs tweaking about once a year, for shifting and humidity reasons, but, it's nothing major. Maybe a half turn, one way or the other, usually does it. And, it's a classic, so it's gigable, without need for back-up

never used them.

Been playing since '77, and if this guy was lost/stolen, You'd better keep the guns away from me! The tone is vintage Fender. True, it's not pre-CBS like all the collectors slober over, but if it was, it wouldn't be played out at all. And, I like all my guitars, (Lakland, Yamaha, Peavey, Grand,) to be played, not just to look at. Isn't that what all guitars are made for, to be played? As far as value, I can't rate it that high, 'cause there is no way I'd pay, what these guys are going for now, even if you could find one in as good as shape as mine. That's the only reason.

Early-mid 90's MIM Fender Jazz. Features has been described below often enough so I won't bother re-writing them. Mine is all original, maple neck and head stock, arctic white finish body (which I plan on stripping and finishing it in natural wood color when I get around to it). I give it an 9 cause it has what I need, separate volume control for the bridge and neck pick-ups, and tone control so I can adjust to the type of sound I want. It doesn't have the features of high end bass but I'm not going to compare it with those...only within the range of this bass. The only thing I wish it came with were the bridge and pick-up guards.

I lucked out and mine has a nice full sound. It isn't as bassy or thumping as the Precision but it's better on the subtlties which I was looking for. Bare in mind, I give it a 10 because it sounds great for what it was made for. I play mostly jazz and blues stuff so it fits in with my stuff very well. If you are looking for a full thumping bass, this one may not be for you...but try it out.

I had to have the neck slightly adjusted but I bought it used so I can't say it came from the factory like that. The neck is fast and narrow so for someone like me who has smaller hands, it's great. My hands don't get as tired as they used to. It has the original typical Fender finish. I have the white body with the natural maple neck and head stock. I use mine for recording and it hasn't been noisy at all. Though I've heard if you have florescent lighting near by, it can pick up the electrical noise, but if you case the electronics well, it can minimize that quite a bit. I will give this a 10 because in the price range of this bass, it's finished well, but it would be lesser if I were to compare it to say a Rick or other high end bass.

Haven't had it long enough but I would imagine it would be durable enough to play in gigs. I would play without a back up since this is the only bass in my inventory. I am primarily a guitar player.

I'd give it a 10. I love this bass and it responds to what I play well and the tonal characteristics are great. But then again, it's not the thumping bass sound so it may not be what you are looking for.

1960 Fender Jazz Bass, found in a pawn shop in a very bad part of town several years ago by a friend of mine. When it was found it was still with the original blonde tolex case with gold lining, but several parts had been changed on it. Still intact and original were the tuners, bridge, pickguard, neckplate, control plate, frets, string mutes, and a good bit of the original red finish. Unlike most early Jazz Basses the headstock was not finished to match the original custom body color, and the bridge cover that was on it did not have an "F" stamped into it (it may or may not have been the original bridge cover). Those who know vintage Fender Basses and have seen mine all agree that it is a very early model. The pickups, pots, and knobs had all been changed out when I obtained this bass for $300.00, but at that price it doesnt matter. I replaced the pick-ups with hand wound Lindy Fralin reproductions and Fender reissue pots and knobs. The frets were worn completely down to even with the clay dot laiden rosewood fretboard so I had it refretted with new frets as close to o.e.m. as available and have played it out in clubs for 7 years now. I love this bass!

The sound, sustain, and warmth of this bass is incredible! Great punch and bottom end whether on stage or in the studio.

This bass, being such an early production model, is amazingly still fit and well engineered by todays standards. Keeping rust off of the bridge height and intonation adjustments is a chore but is taken care of every time that I change the strings. The wood on the body is very light and resonant. They just cant make a bass like this anymore.

Being over 40 years old and having suffered from abuse and non-maintainance from previous owner(s), this bass holds up well and id very stable. Just plug it up and play!

The warranty on this guitar expired MANY years ago, lol!

I would have never been able to purchase a vintage instrument of this caliber, so coming across this one was a real blessing. I know that there are modern bass guitars that probably play better, look better, and maybe even sound better, but this one is a dream come true and has been there for me for 7 years. It is irreplacable.

THIS IS THE GREATEST NECK I THINK I'VE EVER SEEN ON A BASS. IT'S FAST, EASY TO GRIP AND SO DAMN SMOOTH. I NEED TO SAY NOTHING MORE ABOUT THE FEATURES, THEY RULE!

ONE WORD: AWESOME!

HERE'S WHERE I'LL SLATE THE BASS A BIT. THE ACTIONS AWESOME BUT BEING A LEFTY I MISS THE COLOUR FINISHES YOU RIGHT HANDERS GET.

THIS BASS CAN TAKE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING, I'M SURE IT COULD WITHSTAND A NUCLEUR ATTACK. IVE GIGGED MINE SO MUCH THAT I'D EXPECT THERE TO BE NOTHING LEFT OF IT BUT IT PLAYS AS GOOD AS DAY ONE. AS FAR AS RELIABILITY GOES ITS VERY RELIABLE, I'VE BEEN GIGGING MY JAZZ FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND ONLY ONCE (NOT WHILST AT A GIG) HAVE I HAD TO TAKE IT INTO THE SHOP TO SORT OUT A PROBLEM.

I'VE ONLY BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FENDER ONCE, ABOUT GETTING A CUSTOM BASS MADE AND THEY WERE SHOCKINGLY SLOW AT REPLYING. SORRY GUYS YOU MAKE AWESOME GUITARS BUT YOU CUTOMER SUPPORT SUCKS!

THE BEST BASS IN THE WORLD BY FAR. THE MEX KICKS THE U.S'S ASS AS WELL. BUY A MEX JAZZ BASS AND YOU'LL NEVER WANT ANOTHER BASS, EVER!

92-93 Mexican Fender Jazz 4 String MN211XXXX,
20 medium frets on rosewood fingerboard
Solid top White black White pickgaurd, chrome outjack/ pot plate
Two Vol, One Tone, S/S pickup configuration, factory passive pickups. I belive the body is alder, Wine red mettalic nitrocellulose finish, hardrock maple neck,typical jazz shap,very thin and fast at the headstock. with skunk: ) Elephant ear tuners {schaller licensed}
Registered Ivory nut, hand crafted by yours truly.
Came with original soft case from 92-93

As she sits, the sound needs some work, but it is minor.. i would really like to mount a BADDASS or a individual, strings through the body saddle system of my own design bride. the original bridge is very weak sounding, taking away from what could be fat punchy poppy when you want it sound. the original nut was tossed simply because i got a deal on legal ivory. a selftaught master luthier learned me for 5yrs, and one of the first things i learned was ivory was the best. i would like to try a brass nut as well though.
has the potiental to really live up to its American heritage forged in the 60's

This would be were i have not so nice things to say about my mexi
first, i bought this bass used, from an idividual on ebay. in the pics she had posted, i was expecting a fiesta or dakota red, but found wine red metallic when i unpackaged it. same bass, serials match the photos.the pickgaurd and neck fit nice and tight as well as the nect to the body pocket. pickup pockets are exceptional anyway, so the electronic are crap, i had for several years a Hohner Jazz bazz, this bass was superior to any fender bass i had ever played. its electronics {pots, pickups, wiring} were much higher quality than this mexi, and the chrome outjack plate on the hohner was much muCH higher quality. but im the kind of guy that doesnt like anything factory! it has to be customised. from my ex compaq computer now mailbox, to the lawn tractor's 4 wheeler tyres, i have to make it my own. this bass is no exception, almost half the fun for me. i can take this neck with the fender logo, and this body shaped like a jazz bass, and make the ultimate bass machine for me. for potential i rate it a 10

i dont really plan on playing live anywhere but in the studio for my own entertainment, but this axe feels solid enought to fit the bill.
the finish is SO-SO, i did get it used, and i imagine it was beutiful on the dealer's wall when new. im am debating doing it olympic white, or Daphne Blue, with RERANCH nitocellulose products. i adjusted the truss when i first got it and it has held nicly since

i am my own luthier, ebay is my supplier

i have been a bass player since i was 13, starting in church and bluegrass bands with my great uncle. through high school i played the 4 string with a three piece playing parties, school assembles, talen shows, as well as out of town club gigs {opening act} im now 24 and have owned some nice jazz copies, mainly my much missed Hohner. i dont play in a band, but i do jam with my brother in law. if this bass was to walk off, id be breaking some face, for sure!! i love everything about the shape and sound of a jazz bass, and ill never own anything but.

2000 Mexican Jazz Bass, 4 string, standard no frills configuration. Midnight wine-picked out by my daughter, after trying 6 other Jazz Basses, American and Mexican. Just started playing in bands after a 24 year hiatus. Had a Mustang bass that was really good to me for several years, so stretching these short fat fingers to the long scale was a trial, but natural now. I got a Squire case with it and a good deal at Flint Hills Music in Emporia, KS. Nice guys to deal with.

I am in a three piece band playing old and new country and rock through an old rebuilt Kustom K200b amp with two 15" Carvins. Again, no frills, but lotsa deep deep thump and punch. I have no noise from the bass (unless in the house near the TV). I run 5-6 on the bridge pickup and 6-8 on the neck pickup, with the tone set according to the song. The Kustom is set full bass and treble and volume at 4-6 for most clubs. I am always impressed by the tonal range. No dislikes.

The finish is in great condition, and try to remember to not have a belt buckle on when playing to avoid buckle rash. I am also inclined to offer to break arms of anyone who brings a lit cigarette within ten feet of the tuck and roll Kustom amp. I haven't noticed any problems at all with the action and it stays in tune, still has the original strings--can't believe I haven't popped one yet!

I just started playing live again a few months ago, but have been riding it hard practicing at home for two years, annoying the neighbors (and you kids thought you had all the fun).
It seems to be very strong, but the squire case may not hold up to the travel and banging around for another 10-20 years. A real hard shell case would have been better. I have an old no name bass that I rebuilt, cut the neck down, refinished and added new hardware to, that I take sometimes for a change, but not needed for a backup.

Haven't had a need to call them. I do most of my own amp and guitar repairs, anyway.

I started playing when I was 14/now 50. I have three Kustom 200 amps and a Kustom III-L with various speaker cabs, including JBL, CTS, Rola and Carvin. For guitar, I use a Gibson 335tdw in Walnut color, with a just purchased Digitech rp300 that I am still trying to learn. I am very satisfied with the price and quality, and probably would have to get another one if this one took a walk. I tried several other basses before buying this one (Gibson, Epi, Peavey, P-bass, all pretty nice, too). This bass seems to match my Kustom amps very well- great range and tone. I guess I'm just tickled pink, and glad to be playing at this ripe old age. hahaha