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Post subject: Duff Signature vs American Special Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:22 pm
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Hi there

Yesterday I played an American Special Jazz Bass and I really liked the sound. Nevertheless, I'd like to buy a Fender with a Pbass + Jazz pickup configuration, since I need all the versatility I can get. The one which most attracted my attention, in terms of wood, construction, and p-configuration, was the Duff Mc Kagan signature (it looks awesome too).

Since both basses are on the same price range, I'd like to know which one's a better option in every aspect. I'm not gonna spend more than 800 or 900 bucks on it, so, comments like "save some more and buy another one" wont be really useful.

I know Duff's mexican and, of course, the special I'm talking about is american. That's one of the reasons I'm doubting about going for the McKagans one.

Thanks for your time and your opinions.


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Post subject: Re: Duff Signature vs American Special Jazz Bass
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:11 pm
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I've never played Duff signature, but I surely seen many Standards, most of them I did not like. As a rule, Mexicans rarely sound better that Americans. The main concern is how an instrument sounds, and it largely depends on wood used. Americans use better wood (more expensive, older etc.) and that's why they usually sound better.

If you can play them both and hear for yourself - you will be able to decide without any help. If I was buying two similar Fenders, one Mex and one American without being able to hear them, I'd take the American.


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