Fender American Deluxe Jazz Left-Handed Electric Bass (with Case)
Select Alder. 2 Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups. 3-Band Active EQ.
Overall User Ratings (based on 18 ratings)
Submitted April 17, 2008 by a customer from sky.com
"The bass players bass."
Hopefully this guitar will be with me until i can't play and my grandchildren can have the pleasure in the future. This guitar is as good as any custom made. I have played many basses but this stands alone as the near complete article.
Sound
The complete bass players bass. I have played bass over 40 years and this is the business.Pay me the money and with this bass I can play what you want. I use a Carvin R1000 amp and 4x10 carvin cab. The sound is sweet and Fender have sorted out the dead spot which their older models were renowned for on the G string. I had an original Leo Fender Musicman and this guitar is as good if not better.
Features
I bought the bass from new 6 years ago and it is a pleasure to have.The maple neck and fret board feels so good to the hand. It is a lighter in weight than other models. The equaliser helps to cover all mediums and pickups are so responsive. My only complaint is it is awkward to change batteries for the equaliser, make sure you have plenty of spare batteries.
Ease of Use
This bass will work with any good amp. It does take time to get used to the settings but it is like riding a bike once you've learned it becomes second nature. this is a session musician dream.Play country play funk, hammer pop this baby can do it all. No need for the "Special guitar" for that special sound.
Quality
Fender used to be renowned for the bum notes on the G string. This does not happen with this bass. It is well put to gether and works. I heard some heads talk about the cheap tuning nuts and the quality not in the guitar. I don't no where they are coming from, the tuner works and instead of a weight around your neck you have a fantastic bass axe.
Value
This guitar is the deal for any bass player and good value compared to other manufacturers
Manufacturer Support
Since buying my bass I have had no need to contact the maker. It has worked perfectly for me since day one. My buddy is a guitar tech and other than adjusting the neck I have no other complaints.
The Wow Factor
Having this guitar is like having the love of one's life. Very pleasing to the eye and delightful to hold and play.
Musical Background:
Was an active bass player. to old for the travel
Musical Style:
Pay me the money I'll play it.
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Submitted November 19, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com
"The best Fender Jazz? (For me, it is...)"
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After owning Sadowskys, Foderas, Smiths, MTDs, etc. this is the perfect bass for ME. I absolutely love it and it makes me play better and sound better than any other bass.
Sound
One of the best Jazz Bass osunds you can find. Can do Marcus Miller, Jaco, Larrt Grahan and everything in between. The new SNC pickups are super sensitive and dynamic - notes jump out from your fingers - very sensitive to technique and nuances. It is a modern sound, but with by cutting the highs with the treble knob, you can make things nice a mellow.
Features
Preamp is awesome - harware is top-notch. I only wish for an easier battery compartment. It takes two screws and a tighly cut lid to get to the batteries, which are set very tight inside the battery compartment. And there is no active bypass is the batteries die.
Ease of Use
See above.
Quality
Very good. The frets stick out a little from the side and needed a little filing, but in general the fretjob is good and it allows for super low action. Quality overall is very good.
Value
Sound as good or better a basses costing thousands more (like Sadowsky, etc.) in my opinion.
Manufacturer Support
Fender has a bad reputation for service, but never have needed it.
The Wow Factor
I want a second one as a backup.
Musical Background:
Professional Musician
Musical Style:
Funk, Latin, Rock, Jazz
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Submitted November 7, 2008
American Deluxe Jazz Bass Customer Review
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this bass is my second bass, and the bass i will keep for a lifetime, if your a beginner and looking for something that will last, and your serious about playing, buy this bass.
i went from a beginner with this bass and now ive had it for a year and fell so in love with it, that now ive played it so much and it has helped my music so much, that ive played with musicians that will be some of the best in the world
Sound
this bass has so many possible tonal capabilities, i bought this bass a year ago and played so many possible sounds, you have a full spectrum and this bass allows ofr any sound you can make
Quality
this bass is amazing, i love it. i bought it a year ago and to this day there isnt one this i would change about it.
Value
it seems steep, but you wont find a bass that is this quality, capable and beautiful all in one for this much anywhere else
Manufacturer Support
i havent even needed support, its great
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Submitted September 5, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"my First left handed American Jazz deluxe bass that will last me a lifetime"
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my jazz will be with me and after I leave this world and my children will have it
Sound
I love the My jazz bass, neck very smooth plus It is my first American Jazz.Did Fender have the anniversary Model for the left- handed deluxe jazz?
Features
received Strap with locks and polish kit and truss tool
Ease of Use
you can swich to pickups or neck. you need to adjust to what style of music you play
Quality
recieved the bass guiatr from UPS, There wasa area that was crushed but it did not touched my bass
Value
very close to other companys but I relied on your reputation to received my order in professional manner
Manufacturer Support
well I have been comparing with other companies, there was little problems when ordering my jazz
The Wow Factor
sunburst color has been traditional since this is my first jazz bass could not go wrong
Musical Background:
semi pro
Musical Style:
alt-rock and spanish -rock
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