Fender American Vintage '75 Jazz Electric Bass (Maple, with Case)

Bound fingerboards, ash body, 70s 'C' shape neck.

Item: FEN190302

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32 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

7 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"THIS BABY IS A KEEPER - SHE'S THE FINEST IN MY COLLECTION!"

Feature:
This bass came with a really nice case. I appreciate the feel of the neck more than anything. I have small hands (probably because I am a lady!!) and the shape of the neck, plus the slick feel of the fretboard are standout features for me.

Quality:
I have found from much experience with Fender products that their American-made basses really are of excellent quality. I have taken apart several basses, and there is nothing quite like an American Fender for sturdy, dependable craftsmanship. This one is road-proof and pretty at the same time.

Value:
Unfortunately, American-made Fenders tend to run a little pricey, but they have never disapointed me. Therefore I expect to be paying a little more for the good quality which I have come to depend on with Fender.

Desirability:
I didn't really "need" this bass when I bought it; it was one of those things where you walk into a music store and you see something that blows you away. The striking good looks of this '75 was the selling point for me, other than what I already knew of Fender basses from personal experience. Yes, my first thought when I saw this thing was "I Want It" (and I got it, too).

Sound:
I have found that in comparison to the eight other basses that I own, the '75 is right up there in the top two. It compares very closely with a custom-made Carvin that I have, which was a rather expensive peice of work. I believe the sound on this instrument to be exactly what you ask of it. It will cut crisp and snappy for funk style, thick and heavy for hard rock, etc. It hasn't let me down yet, and I am a fussy player. Presently I have it paired with a Mesa/Boogie Big Block 750 head with a 4 x 10 Mesa Powerhouse cab. The sound of this bass with that amp is unbelievable.

Ease of Use:
Again, out of my nine basses, this one rivals my custom Carvin for ease of use and playability. When I am in a hurry during a practice session, I usually will grab the '75 and just PLAY. It is so easy on the hands, relatively lightweight compared to some, (my American Fender P feels heavy as lead sometimes)and just plain FUN!

Support:
For this particular bass, I have not needed support from Fender. I will tell you though, that Fender has given me the best support for my other instruments! I have had very bad customer support with Warwick and Carvin, which is rather disapointing due to the fact that most all of my basses were costly and I expected better.

Overall:
This one is a keeper. I expect to own it for the rest of my life. If it is lost or stolen, believe me, this baby is insured to the hilt and would be replaced with the same model. I have been through the whole "I think I'll try that brand", that's why I have nine basses and counting. This bass, for some reason, is so compatible with the styles of music that I play and record, I don't know what I'd do without it. I love the thing; sound and good-looks, all of it.

Submitted: 10/28/2007

Style of Music: I play & record mainly my own compositions with a funk/rock/blues flavoring

* * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

"Good Jazz"

Feature:
The features are basic but very functional.

Quality:
The first bass I got had a dead spot on the 7th fret G string. The replacement was better but still needed a bit of tweeking to get it right. I was surprised that a bass of this price would have any dead spots. I've also tried several since at other shops and they all seem to have the same issue.

Value:
Overall it's worth the price.

Desirability:
I wanted another Jazz bass and this one is really nice.

Sound:
The sound is good. It has a good growl with the bridge pickup and softens up with the neck added in. The have a slicht buzz when the strings aren't being touhed but I think that's from the single coil.

Ease of Use:
What could be easier? Volume volume and tone.

Support:
Fender was easy to reach but not much help other than to say "If there is an issue please send it back and we'll replace it if it turns out be a manufactures defect".

Submitted: 8/4/2007

Style of Music: Oldies/Country/Gospel

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About This Product!
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Bound fingerboards, three-knob controls and block inlays are standout features of this classic model, the American Vintage ’75 Jazz Bass guitar.

This solid ash-body instrument comes with your choice of a maple fingerboard with black binding, black block inlays and three-ply black pickguard; or a rosewood fingerboard with white binding, Pearloid block inlays and a three-ply white pickguard. Other features include two ’75 vintage-style Jazz Bass single-coil pickups, “bullet” truss rod and three-bolt Micro-Tilt neck adjustment feature.

Technical Info

Series: American Vintage Series

Body: Ash, (Polyurethane Finish)

Neck: Maple, '70s 'C' Shape, (Gloss Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, Black Binding with Black Block Inlays and Black/White/Black Pickguard, (7.25 in. Radius/184 mm)

No. of Frets: 20 Vintage Style Frets

Pickups: 2 x '75 Vintage Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups

Controls:
- Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
- Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone

Bridge: American Vintage '70s Jazz Bass

Machine Heads: Vintage '70s "Fender" Stamped Open Gear Tuning Machines

Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Scale Length: 34 in. (864 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.50 in. (38mm)

Unique Features: "Bullet" Truss Rod Adjustment, 3-Bolt Neck Plate with Tilt Adjustment

Strings: Fender Super Bass 7250ML, NPS,

Gauges: (.045, .065, .080, .100)

Accessories: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case (Orange Interior), Strap, Cable, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit

Case: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case
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