Vintera III Early 70's Jazz bass.

godofthunder · April 20, 2026, 04:46:54 AM

I had the opportunity to check these out before release. I'm pretty impressed with it. Fender Ensenada is really building some nice basses. https://youtu.be/7NzsInJO7EI?si=wJfgsCQz6roW7iHd

Rob · April 21, 2026, 07:58:30 AM

Nice work! Your reviews just keep improving.

BTL · April 21, 2026, 07:48:08 PM

Very nice! I was hoping for a bullet truss rod.

ilan · April 22, 2026, 03:21:52 AM

It may look like a 70's Jazz but it doesn't sound like one.

doombass · April 23, 2026, 04:28:42 AM

I agree it does'nt sound particularly like a 70's Jazz. It is hit pretty hard with neck pickup soloed so that's the P-bass territory of the Jazz Bass. You can't hear the 70's positioned bridge pickup at all. That can contribute to an extent but probably does'nt explain it all.

ilan · April 24, 2026, 08:36:46 AM

I like the look of this one

godofthunder · April 25, 2026, 03:43:02 AM

Quote from: ilan on April 22, 2026, 03:21:52 AMIt may look like a 70's Jazz but it doesn't sound like one.

That's most likely because of me not the bass.

ilan · April 25, 2026, 05:17:34 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on April 25, 2026, 03:43:02 AMThat's most likely because of me not the bass.

70's J's have a typical mid-cut and a "compressed" sound that I haven't noticed in your demo. That's a good thing.

I hope these are not era-correct for weight and pocket tightness.

godofthunder · April 25, 2026, 02:36:14 PM

Quote from: ilan on April 25, 2026, 05:17:34 AM70's J's have a typical mid-cut and a "compressed" sound that I haven't noticed in your demo. That's a good thing.

I hope these are not era-correct for weight and pocket tightness.

these are based on early 70s Jazz basses, alder body this one was pretty light maybe 8.5 pounds. QC is top notch.