Fender American Standard Jazz Bass Jade Pearl Metallic Rosewood Fingerboard

I am going to do the down side first. This bass was ordered on line NEW. Checking the serial number it shows that it was built in 2012. So it has been around since then. There were fine scratches all over the back and there is a pick mark near the front of the upper horn. I can only conclude that it has been hanging in a store for some time and played and re-packed. I don't like Guitar Centers policy of letting everyone off the street play anything in the store with out any sort of supervision. That is why I ordered it on line. Now since I got it at a discount I am not very concerned with this aspect. However I am mentioning this just as a heads up. When you get a guitar or bass from a preceding series this will happen now and then. That is why it gets 4 stars. Now for the good side. This American Standard Jazz Bass is a wonderful instrument. If it had been delivered to me at the gig I would have been able to play it out of the case with out any difficulty. Mine came with strap, all tools necessary for tweeking, and a cord. I am primarily a Precision guy. So I am gradually getting use to the tone which is noticeably brighter. The Bass seems to be slightly less in gain than the Precision's that I have but only slightly. I am constantly adjusting string height and truss rods on all my basses. I don't have a lot of strength in my left hand and I like them low. It was no problem to set the action to my liking. It took only 1/4 of a turn on the rod to put it right. I cannot understand all the harping about fret buzz. I have had no trouble adjusting that out on any instrument I have ever owned. However, you get a lemon now and then but GC Will Make It Right.. The Jazz base has a thinner neck and will be more prone to move on you (due to atmospheric and humidity conditions) than some wider neck models so keep you T-wrench handy. Plays Great, Sounds Great and I couldn't ask for a any more. I'm 68,and a bass player since1966'.

I love music

I'm very satisfied with the sounds quality of this bass the construction and overall playability. I'm sure you could spend more for a higher quality bass but for the price it's very reasonable.

My first bass was an Ibanez in the late 70s. I started playing Fenders after my first band and it was a game changer for me. Played a few of those thru the years. Quit bands for awhile sold my Fender PJ which was a mistake and bought an 80s Ibanez payed a good price was a good bass but it never satisfied me. Haven't had a bass for a few years until about 2 years ago I bought a Mexican Jazz vibe it sounded good but had an issue of a bowed neck but the sound was not a true Fender. So I bought an American Jazz now everything is good. Not sure if it is for beginners but it's one that you will never need to move up.

I've started playing Bass since 1992. Since then, I've owned several beginner brands. Not until a fellow veteran offered me his 2004 American Standard Precision that got me to play more and more. Because I was blown away by its tone and attitude, it even leads me to get a 2013 Gibson Thunderbird to have the best of both worlds. I thought that was it, but surely doesn't feel complete. So I went to try other Bass guitars in order to find that perfect balance. The American Jazz Bass was the answer. The feel and how the instrument carries itself, you can't ask for anything else. A remarkable instrument! Job well done, Fender. Many thanks to Guitar Center for the price paid as well. More power and keep those good deals coming.

I've started playing Bass since 1992. Since then, I've owned several beginner brands. Not until a fellow veteran offered me his 2004 American Standard Precision that got me to play more and more. Because I was blown away by its tone and attitude, it even leads me to get a 2013 Gibson Thunderbird to have the best of both worlds. I thought that was it, but surely doesn't feel complete. So I went to try other Bass guitars in order to find that perfect balance. The American Jazz Bass was the answer. The feel and how the instrument carries itself, you can't ask for anything else. A remarkable instrument! Job well done, Fender. Many thanks to Guitar Center for the price paid as well. More power and keep up the good deals coming.