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Trying to ID bass

Discussion in 'The BASS Place' started by rnelson40, Nov 23, 2020.

  1. Nov 23, 2020 #1
    rnelson40

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    I picked up this bass at a pawn shop the other day......feels and plays great, but I've never seen these pickups on a Fender Jazz bass before. I'm mostly an electric/acoustic 6 string player so bass is not my strong suit, but I'm just trying to figure this out. Doing a serial number search tells me 2013-2014 made in Mexico. The "Jazz Bass" logo on the front looks a little close together, like there's no space. It's mainly the pickups that are throwing me though. I see sets like this on Precisions all the time, but not two sets, and not on a Jazz bass.

    A Precision body with a Jazz neck maybe?


    Thanks!
     

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  2. Nov 23, 2020 #2
    mefgames

    mefgames Friend of Leo's Double Platinum Supporter

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    i don't recall Fender ever making such a bass. My best guess is a frankenbass psrtscaster.
     
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    Peegoo

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    It's a Fender Blacktop Jazz Bass.
     
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    Jakedog

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    Yep. On the money.
     
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    Peegoo

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    Here's a rundown on the model:

     
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  6. Nov 23, 2020 #6
    rnelson40

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    Thanks!!!!! I completely missed that one! I appreciate everyone clearing that up for me.
     
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    WingedWords

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    Aka Prazzision. ;-)

    New one on me too. Pleased to meet it.
     
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    68Telebass

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    Yeah...never heard of it!! Nice score-
    I’ve seen that engraved control/jack plate on Amazon though- I think it looks great!!
     
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    Yeah, late to the party but Blacktop. I too own one but in that champagne sparkle.
     
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