Fender Jazz Bass American Standard 5 String Demo

[MrLoek91]

damn !! i love this bass

[BassWhiz92]

Don't complain about weight, I play a warwick Corvette. Warwicks are heavy!

[zenjim007]

That Bass is really sexy looking with that back pearl pick guard! I took a poll of women's view of string instrument colors that were most pleasing to them and Red was way out in front with black being a distant second place. Its funny because I once read that women's favorite color for Chevy Corvette was also red! I think that maple neck really helps that Bass become stage eye candy! No offence; but I think you made a seriously big mistake selling that Bass;..time will tell!

[Astrohman]

@zenjim007 - No offense taken. I buy, sell and trade a lot of gear. I like to try as much stuff as I can and I need more time with equipment than just noodling for a half hour in a music store before I really know how I feel about something. In this case, I thought the 5 string Jazz was an awesome bass but I already have a Geddy Jazz I decided to trade the 5-string for an American Standard Precision. I should do a demo on that one, its my favorite bass by a long shot.

[zenjim007]

@Astrohman I understand; however that seems like an expensive hobby since every time you sell new gear used, you take a loss; because there's no way around that . Is The Geddy Jazz a 5 string? I have never seen him with anything but 4 string bass. By all means do a demo. I wish I had bought your 5 string; I don't mind the weight and love the low B.

[Jbass604]

@Astrohman Do you Still have this bass ?

[Astrohman]

@Jbass604 - Nope, I traded it....not because I disliked this bass but because I had a very specific need for something else at the time of the trade.

[Jbass604]

@Astrohman do you have another one ?



[Astrohman]

@Jbass604 - Not at the moment but there may come a time when I pick up another one.

[elmolewis9]

I'm thinking about buying a 2010 standard 4 string for $1000..do you think thats fair?

[Astrohman]

@elmolewis9 - Sure, depending on the condition of the bass. You can probably find one slightly cheaper if you keep searching but if the bass is in excellent condition and you like the way it plays and feels, its not a rip-off to pay a grand for one.

[Thommislav]

Is it worth the $1500 CAD?

[Astrohman]

@Thommislav - Worth is an objective thing so I don't know that there is any right or wrong answer to that question. I can tell you that I thought the instrument was easily worth the cost in terms of quality of materials, overall construction, playability, looks and feel. While I have traded mine (I buy/sell and trade a lot of gear), I wouldn't hesitate to get another if the need arose.

[drewswms]

I've been playing a 4 string Squier P-Bass, and I'm looking at purchasing a new bass. I'm thinking 5 string, and am considering J Bass. This one looks impressive, weight was never a problem for me.

[CHUCKS78]

@Astrohman... Thanks for your comment. I actually just bought the Fender American standard 5 string and you are right, it's an AMAZING bass! neck is a little wider than my previous bass and like u said, is gonna take some time to get used to it. I'm trying to spend as much time as I can practicing so I can be comfortable with it soon.

[iammichaelcarr]

god i hate you for this video.

[flyingcutless]

love the bass,i gather this is passive i hope.

[Astrohman]

@flyingcutless - yes, its passive.

[CHUCKS78]

Nice bass! I've been reading a lot of negative comments about the 5th string on this bass ....

Can you tell me your overall experience with this bass?

I really want to get this bass so any advise would be welcome.

[Astrohman]

@CHUCKS78 - I can tell you that I loved it while I had it (I no longer have it). I had no problem whatsoever with the B string....in fact, I found it to be one of the better B strings I've played. The size of the neck takes some getting used to but I have nothing but positive things to say about that bass.

[FergusPateman]

I want this bass so bad..

[Astrohman]

@SeanMC114 - Hmmm, major difference? No, I wouldn't say major difference. However, I do feel the Badass gives a bit more sustain. In terms of tone, the Geddy has a bit more mid-range punch but I don't know how much of that is related to the Bad Ass as opposed to the overall neck profile.

[lightspeed79]

I'm used to the narrow neck on 5 string basses, is it difficult to get used to this wide neck bass and play fast on it? To me I think a narrow neck would be able to play faster?

[Astrohman]

@lightspeed79 - It depends on how big your hands are and what you find comfortable. I can tell you that its easier for me to play fast on smaller necks. The neck on this bass took some time to get used to.

[burningkarma]

I'll take your equipment please.

[WiiGamerof1995]

I love that you could still land a plane on the neck at the first position I love basses with wide necks

[92rubencruz]

Nice line 6 head... I have one

[rockguru14]

i have one of these with a black body and a green pickguard

[NorwegianCheesecake]

ty for vid! thinking about buying one of these :D

[bigboi2526]

its sounds pretty nice on my amp

[eckie4679]

I just put Rotosounds on mine and the B is quite floppy. Sadowskys are your preference but cant seem to find them in the UK.

[Astrohman]

@eckie4679 - Back when I made this demo, I had Sadowsky's on it...I've also used GHS Bass Boomers. These days I'm going with DR High Beams and DR Fat Beams on my basses.

[babidaboopy]

What's the difference in feeling when playing a 5 string compared to a 4? Is the neck a lot wider or is it just a little bit bigger?

[Astrohman]

@babidaboopy - It depends on the bass. In this case, if we're talking about Fender's, the neck on the 5-string Jazz is significantly wider than the neck on my Geddy Jazz. Depending on what you're used to, its a fairly big adjustment to get used to the wider neck.

[survivalistguy]

I'm considering the 5-String Jazz (it will take me a long time to get the money for it), but I love the Fender Jazz Bass. Very bright, clean tone. The one I play now is the Fender Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass, which I got for only $300. You made a very nice buy, I'm glad to see that people love Fender. I would get the white five string with the rosewood fingerboard. Fender American Standard 5-String Jazz Bass V.

[VanSusans]

our bass guitarist Tim is ordering 5 string candy cola right now! looking forward to it so much!!!

shame it won't be here for him to use at our big gig at the Indigo2 in the O2 Dome on saturday :(

but it's ok, he has other basses he can use for that :)

[VanSusans]

@VanSusans he didn't get one in the end, some retarded thing going on at Fender at the moment :S

[eckie4679]

Got myself one in black with white guard - don't need any other bass. This baby does it all and plays beautifully.

[iNtAlps]

Ordering the olympic white american standard 5 at the end of the month =) so pumped

[thecrashinghighways]

I got the american standard 4 string jazz bass for christmas. I love it. i am thinking for my next bass to get this one. maybe a different finish but i love the feel of my jazz bass and the sound is amazing.

[faisalfarissi]

beautifull finish! ;D

[buddybeaver]

Fantastic it looks amazing my only fear is with my small hands i wont be able to play it that well. :(

[ivanbarbot4]

@buddybeaver anyone can play this bass, no matter the size of your hand, theres even little kids playing it

[hasegawamiki]

@buddybeaver Small hands have nothing to do man, unless you were some kind of freak with really small ones, but I doubt it. Now go and practice =)

[dreadtodred]

thanks man great looking bass I ve one on order

[TheBL00ZEMan]

That is one helluva fine looking bass Andrew, sounds great too! That pearloid pickguard really tops it off nicely buddy.