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Published on 12/06/01 at 15:00I bought this relatively new Lake Placid Blue Fender Jazz Bass (made in Mexico) on Ebay for about $275. I bought a Jazz Bass because I am a Fender fan, and I wanted the tonal variety this axe provides.
The body is solid and heavy, which gives this bass great sustain. The neck is quick and easy to play.
I had to put about $100 of work into it after I bought it (took it to Mike Lull in Bellevue WA, an absolute master in bass and guitar construction and set-up). I had the neck straightened, action lowered, pots replaced. Once I did this, it played like a dream. The factory pick-ups (two single-coil) buzz somewhat, which is annoying, but when you're playing you don't hear it. And the factory set-up stunk, hence the need for Mike Lull. But after all that, I'm very happy with this bass.
Good construction...like I said, poor set-up.
Overall, for about $375, I now have a great looking, great playing bass. If you are looking for great tonal variety and you don't mind putting a little work (read: $$) into your purchase, you won't be disappointed by this classic.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
The body is solid and heavy, which gives this bass great sustain. The neck is quick and easy to play.
I had to put about $100 of work into it after I bought it (took it to Mike Lull in Bellevue WA, an absolute master in bass and guitar construction and set-up). I had the neck straightened, action lowered, pots replaced. Once I did this, it played like a dream. The factory pick-ups (two single-coil) buzz somewhat, which is annoying, but when you're playing you don't hear it. And the factory set-up stunk, hence the need for Mike Lull. But after all that, I'm very happy with this bass.
Good construction...like I said, poor set-up.
Overall, for about $375, I now have a great looking, great playing bass. If you are looking for great tonal variety and you don't mind putting a little work (read: $$) into your purchase, you won't be disappointed by this classic.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com