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Post subject: Bought new American JB Deluxe, got 2005 model..
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:10 am
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Hi All
I'm newbe to this forum. Hope to be around for long run.
I great all forum members and hope to contribute.
I am a proud owner of Fender American Jazz Bass Deluxe.
I bought it from dealer in the internet on Jan 2008.
I got DZ5 model that means - 2005 model with 60ans decal.
Is that normal? Should I consult with Fender on this?
Other than that, the guitar is great.
Bless you all
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:17 am
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That is normal. Some of the higher end models tend to sit around longer in music store stock. I bought a Victor Bailey Fretless Jazz this year from MusiciansFriend.com, and the one I got was a 2006 model. Still, it was a new bass, they just don't sell allot of them....thus it was in stock for so long.

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:20 am
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Welcom to the forums. It's not a big deal unless it is to you. You spent it, but you didn't specify you wanted an '08 did you? So if it's brand new, it's brand new. I don't really care on that part. Keep all the receipts. Register your bass and send in the warranty card. Shouldn't be an issue incase you have something that's a warranty claim. Congrats on it.

PS. I bought in July this yr a Jazz Bass Deluxe V Active, turned out to be an early '07 model. But no biggie, no major changes from '07 to '08.

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:43 am
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As long as it is new , doesn't matter !

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:19 am
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jlarocho wrote:
As long as it is new , doesn't matter !


Yeah, that's what I meant to say from that whole paragraph :cry: thank Juan 8)

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:08 pm
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Thank you all! :P
PowerJazzBass - I truly accept your recommendation on the warranty card.
This is the proof for the purchase.
Yes, the guitar is brand new, well, now 7 months old aftre gigs and performances.
After several months, I took it to expert setup and put set of Elixirs. Strings feel bit too stiff :shock: and I wonder if the Elixirs fit this model well.
Also, I found few brown stains that seem to grow up lately under the paint ( (mine - the amber JB Deluxe) stains size 5milimeterX2milimeter. :cry:
I wonder if this is due humidity or should I care about it at all?
Have a great weekend - I'm having a gig tomorrow morning.
Cheers :P
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:10 am
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BusDriver wrote:
Also, I found few brown stains that seem to grow up lately under the paint ( (mine - the amber JB Deluxe) stains size 5milimeterX2milimeter. :cry:
BD


Hmm, I wonder if it's just stained from your gigs, or is it under the paint job, if it is, take it in to a Fender dealer, have them investigate it. If it's just stain, try polishing your bass.

Good luck on the gig.

I've not ever used Elixir strings, so I can't comment on it. Lots of people here do tho, they might be able to chime in.

You have a great wkend yourself, rock on @ the gig!!! 8)

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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:25 am
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Hi
Came back from the gig.
Was great - I need those rock days to fre my soul!
Re stains - there are 4 of them. All under paint.
I'll try to picture and show you later.
Also, I lowered tha action today using quarter turn allen.
Now much better.
All have great weekend!

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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:54 pm
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BusDriver wrote:
Hi
Came back from the gig.
Was great - I need those rock days to fre my soul!
Re stains - there are 4 of them. All under paint.
I'll try to picture and show you later.
Also, I lowered tha action today using quarter turn allen.
Now much better.
All have great weekend!


Good for you. I just came back from a wedding and partied with AJ Pero, yep the drummer from Twisted Sister. He's my best friend's 1st cousin. Awesome guy. You have a great weekend yourself man.

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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:47 am
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I am currently using Elixir strings on my 50th anniversary jazz 5 string which has a string tru body bridge and they fit well. Regarding to sound , now its been a month of daily use and they still sound like new. Great tone too.

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