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Fender Deluxe Active Jazz V 5-String Electric Bass (with Gig Bag)

Upgraded. Vintage Noiseless pickups. Alder body.

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"Worth every penny....." submitted March 9, 2008

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Musical Background: Active Hobbyist Musician
Music Style: country,rock,blues,oldies,Cajun,Tex-Mex
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Sound: This bass is a tone monster !! It has a deep bass tone but also good highs & a great mid range.After to you learn the controls it's very easy to dial in the sound your looking for.Lots of volume from this monster. I play through a SWR Working Pro 15 & between the amp & the guitar I can cover a wide range of musical styles & sounds.The pickups & electronics are very quite & very responsive. I bought my used(a 1999 model)& it had some old strings on it & once I replaced them with some DR Lo-Riders it really came alive. Feature: As I said I bought this bass used & got a hard-shell case with mine,but hey at least they include a gig bag. It's no-sense bass every feature has a purpose. All materials & parts are very good quality.My bass is almost 10 yrs old & everything still works great & the bass is very solid. I the option of a maple finger board would be cool.I think it would look really cool since the head stock is maple. Ease of Use: With some experimenting you can make this bass sound like a P bass or get that nasty J bass growl or a combo of both,a deep dark heavy metal bass,a bright pop style bass or a funk machine. If you're expecting that slim J bass neck your in for a surprise,it has a pretty wide neck but not uncomfortable.A person with smaller hands may have some fatigue after a long gig & it's pretty heavy.It's a "Real Man's " bass.(LOL) I have 2 other 5 strings (Dean fretless & an older Peavey)that have slimmer necks,but not as wide as my Washburn 6 string.Don't let that be something that keeps you from buying this bass. Quality: OK some people are guitar snobs & think that anything but a USA Fender is junk,they're wrong.This MIM is a very well crafted instrument & should last you a lifetime with proper care & handling.Mine(a 99') has spent a good portion of it's life in a case(until now,it's out gigging every weekend)& the finish still looks brand new.It's finish is flawless,very deep & very shiny.The neck is smooth as silk. Stay in tune very well.I'm not sure about the factory strings that are on it,I'm sure they're quality Fender strings,but a set of DR Lo-Riders Value: I bought my used from a friend for a great price but I believe this bass is well worth the cost of a new one.It's a great way to own a Fender Jazz bass for half the cost of a USA model. The US made electronics are a hidden feature that only add to the value. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to use it but it a FENDER so it's gotta be good. The Wow Factor: I have the Candy Apple Red & it's dead sexy !! I get compliments on the look & the sound of the bass from fellow musicians & people in the crowd.This is my 6th bass in my "Bass Arsenal" & quickly becoming a favorite. If you're looking to make the leap to a 5 string or just looking for a good quality bass to gig with that won't break the bank this may be your bass. Overall: I wasn't really looking to by another bass when my friend showed this one to me.But after seeing it & playing it I think I would have tried to go get one if this one hadn't been for sale. I play in a country,rock,blues,Cajun & Tex-Mex band so having a wide vary of sounds at my finger tips is a great benefit to me. We play around 100 gigs a year,so I use my equipment it's not just to hang it on the wall & look at it.I'm sure this bass will be a warrior. PROS: awesome sound,wide variety of tones,great color,finish & good hardware,lots of boom for your buck CONS: pretty heavy & the neck is just a little wide(but not that bad)
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"The Greatest bass ever." submitted July 11, 2011

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Gospel, R&B
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Sound: This bass is off the chain. It's by far the best sound I've heard out of a 5 string bass. I've played musicman, Ibanez and lots more. None compare to the Fender. Feature: The bag wasn't the quality that I would have liked, but it will do until I can buy another one. Ease of Use: Very easy. Quality: The Fender is very well made. I bought the vintage white and it's beautiful. This guitar will last a lifetime. Value: They meet the price of another competor and beat them by 25.00. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed them. Thank God. The Wow Factor: The color is beautiful, vintage white. Overall: I don't think I will ever need another bass.
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"Str8 Beast(for real)" submitted August 26, 2010

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Gospel
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Sound: This bass is the TRUTH. From the moment I plugged in, I could feel the magic. It has a very commanding sound, but can still mellow down with a smooth jazz feel. This bass really covers all the fields. I thought it was just an advertisement, but it really is what they say it is. BEAST
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"Very satisfied with bass." submitted October 24, 2010

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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: contemp Christian
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Sound: Have had about a dozen basses ranging in price from $100 to $1200 and this bass is the best sounding bass I have ever had my hands on. I only rate it as an 8 because I have heard some $3000 basses and they would rate a 9 or 10. But in this price range it would be hard to beat this bass as far as tone. The nioseless pickups along with the 3-band EQ that is installed are really much more dynamic than any bass I have ever owned. The B string even sounds good and clear as long as I use heavy guage bass strings. This cuts down on the floppyness. Had tons of compliments on this bass when I switched from a higher end Traben bass to this one. Feature: again in this price range this bass is hard to beat. has lots of features. 3 band EQ, 4 ply pickguard, noiseless pickups sound really good, super piant job, tuners are rock solid. I only have 2 quams with this bass. It needs to be a 35" scale not a 34" scale. And the battery compartment. It really would help if it weren't only accesable with a screwdriver. Ease of Use: very easy to get any tone out of it you are looking for. Quality: in this price range it is hard to beat Value: do I need to say it again? in this price range it is hard to beat. Manufacturer Support: havent had to use them Overall: I dont ever plan on selling this bass. If I do anything I might one day purchase an American Fender Deluxe 5 string in a natural finish.
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"PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!" submitted October 18, 2011

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: C&W, Country Gospel, Contemporary Christian
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Sound: Great sound, and that low B is very tight and solid unlike the 20 or so other basses I tried out. Love it. Feature: Not a lot of features...features smeatures. Who needs features. It's a bass. I do really like the 3 band eq. You can dial in a VERY wide range of sounds with very little ease, and it's pretty straight forward and easy to get there. Ease of Use: The only thing to really learn is the 3 band EQ, and like I said, it's straight forward and very responsive. Quality: Seems to be made very well. I may upgrade the bridge someday, but for now it's good. Finish is top notch, Fit of all components is great. Love the tuners. The B stringer tuner is a bit touchy, but you get used to it. I think it's just the nature of a B string. Value: I would say definitely so. Although it's more than I've ever spent for a guitar, it's well below the MIA versions, and IMO is so close to the same quality that the MIM is a much better value. Not sure if it's worth the $500 increase over my Squire Jazz, but hey, I got an extra string, 3 band eq, active electronics,and the word "Fender" on the head stock. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed their help, but overall, it's Fender. They didn't aquire their reputation on not taking care of customers. The Wow Factor: To me, it just wreaks of sexiness (how's that for an image). Seriously, this is a nice looking bass. I'll definitely be keeping a close eye on this thing. Hopefully, the chicks will dig it. :-) Overall: Pretty sure I'll have this thing in my arsenal for a LONG time. It does have me wanting to upgrade my amp now. I like my Rumble 350, but it would sure sound sweet through a Markbass amp. I may change to flat wounds and possibly a beefier bridge, but other than that, I won't change a thing.
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"Great Bass, decent price, excellent quality." submitted November 9, 2011

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Music Style: Country, Gospel
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Sound: Great Bass, excellent sound, lots of volume on the low B. I didn't give it a ten, simply because I'm sure there are better. For the price though, it is a great bass and excellent sound. Oh yeah, this bass has great sustain. It blows my mind how great the sustain being a bolt on neck. Feature: LOVE the 3 band EQ on this bass. It is the most comprehensive eq I've seen on any bass yet, and is very responsive. I pretty much set my amp on flat and just use the guitar controls to dial it in. Ease of Use: Very easy to dial in whatever sound you want. Quality: Again, there could be better, but I have never owned one or played one if there is. This is a rock solid guitar folks. Solid build, haven't noticed one single flaw. Value: I never though I would spend this much on a bass, but here I am, and I am glad I did. This bass is worth every penny spent. Manufacturer Support: The best support is the one you never have to use, so Fender gets a two thumbs up on this one. The Wow Factor: Not sure how to answer this one. It is a great looking bass, and since I chose its color from the 5 offered, obviously I like it. Overall: I will probably keep this for a long time. Very satisfied.
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