Well picking up several sets of strings the other day I happened to witness a Jazz Bass being unpacked from a shipping box. The fellow knowing I was a bass player asked me to give it try and verdict. So sat down with a Roland 120 and thumped away. Verdict: very nice actually. Have to mention that this was a very stylish version, lacquered fingerboard w/ real block prearls ( not the painted/decals) and what they call an Olympic White finish with matching headstock, ( I am always a sucker for matching headstocks) well balanced and..yes Jazz pups passive. This Olympic white was more " white" so it actually reminded me of the sno glow Rickenbacker and more so because of the matching headstock. I told 'em " nice bass". Did not want to seem too enthusiastic cause ...did not want them too be too excited yeah another Fender Jazz among 100 million of them.. Have to mention not so sure if it had authentic '66 appointments, hey where were the lollipos? ( never liked 'em anyhow). So went home, woke up the next morning and gas. Wife told me get out of bed and go into another room. In that room it started snowing. Today scheming on what a simple trade in for that is going to be!?
