I got one a couple years ago. I actually called the retailer because I thought he sold me "some Mexican crap" when I realized the tuners were geared opposite! I have never felt more foolish. And there's nothing wrong with a lot of Mexican Fenders. But I got lucky, no twisted neck, no truss rod adjustment needed, and I fricking LOVE this bass. It's off and on my main gigging bass. I also have a P bass, a Rickenbacker 4003, a Stingray, and a German Warwick, and I like this Jazz just as much.
Just getting one of these this week enjoyed your review , Never played bass Before so any tips on what “extras’ I could use to help I’m a blues player mostly Kind regards Ron Wood
Hi Ron, If you don't have a decent amp, you might want to get one. For example Mark Bass makes decent amps but many could work, it's a good idea to try them out at a local music store before buying. Then after that I tend to use a compressor before the amp so a compression fx pedal is a good addition to your arsenal. Happy bassing, J
Players value old, quality instruments. But it’s not so easy to find them and the prices can be exorbitant. So they make what people want (instruments that feel old) at a lower price point. Hence, relic’ed instruments. This one is more scratched than a usual relic because it wants to resemble the original Flea instrument. Some say when the finish is scratched it affects the instrument’s resonance as well…
Oh yeah- biggest complaint is the lack of truss rod access. Major negative points!
Yeah! No idea why they did it this way!
I got one a couple years ago. I actually called the retailer because I thought he sold me "some Mexican crap" when I realized the tuners were geared opposite! I have never felt more foolish. And there's nothing wrong with a lot of Mexican Fenders. But I got lucky, no twisted neck, no truss rod adjustment needed, and I fricking LOVE this bass. It's off and on my main gigging bass. I also have a P bass, a Rickenbacker 4003, a Stingray, and a German Warwick, and I like this Jazz just as much.
I agree! Happy playing!
Just getting one of these this week enjoyed your review , Never played bass
Before so any tips on what “extras’ I could use to help I’m a blues player mostly
Kind regards Ron Wood
Hi Ron, If you don't have a decent amp, you might want to get one. For example Mark Bass makes decent amps but many could work, it's a good idea to try them out at a local music store before buying. Then after that I tend to use a compressor before the amp so a compression fx pedal is a good addition to your arsenal. Happy bassing, J
Thanks for sharing 🙏🎶🎵🎸
I don’t understand, it’s new but it’s got scratches?
Players value old, quality instruments. But it’s not so easy to find them and the prices can be exorbitant. So they make what people want (instruments that feel old) at a lower price point. Hence, relic’ed instruments. This one is more scratched than a usual relic because it wants to resemble the original Flea instrument. Some say when the finish is scratched it affects the instrument’s resonance as well…
Esssshh….sucks to have to adjust truss rod right away…neck removal or is there enough space to get at it without that?
There is a small crevice but doesn't seem too practical to reach it there. Neck removal's the way
Definitely my biggest gripe with the bass. Guess that’s how they stay ‘true’ to the 60’s style bass.
@@clee3352 Agreed
Fender marketing scam, sry