Who else wants a yummy new LPB CV "Late 60s" Jazz Bass with Binding & Block Inlays?

[HSH Classic Vibe]

Fender have just put what had been a FSR Europe-exclusive Classic Vibe Jazz Bass up on their website, and it too is on sale for $439 US. I love it. It's actually called a "Late 60s" classic vibe, hence the binding and block inlays on a (non-maple) fretboard. The only missed opportunity is that it doesn't have a matching headstock (Norman's Rare Guitars recently featured a '66 LPB JB with matching headstock, so it is period correct to do that). But if you were considering the 60th Anniversary models, these are $160 cheap but without gold hardware or the special neck plate. Seriously, if you're in the mood for a CV Jazz Bass, consider this:



I don't do 34" scale basses anymore due to injury, but I may have to anyway...

 

[gary mitchell]

I would love to have one. just like the one in the picture I like the blue. Right now I am playing Ibanez bass guitars I love them. My main bass is a mint 1990 Jewel Blue SR800 4 string active electronics, at 71 years old the slender neck is fast and very comfortable. I still play Fender guitars I have a American Telecaster and Stratocaster.

 

[HSH Classic Vibe]

I would love to have one. just like the one in the picture I like the blue. Right now I am playing Ibanez bass guitars I love them. My main bass is a mint 1990 Jewel Blue SR800 4 string active electronics, at 71 years old the slender neck is fast and very comfortable. I still play Fender guitars I have a American Telecaster and Stratocaster.

My most played basses by far are my 4 & 5 string 3/4 scale (28.6") Ibanez Mikro basses. Since my injury, even 30" is a stretch for me. Thankfully I've learned I can get any tone I want from a Mikro.

 

[BluesForDan]

damn, I'm trying to sell a VM Jazz bass and now I want this one. I love that it doesn't have a matching headstock, I was never a fan of that look.

 

[SoundDesign]

Not a fan of matching headstocks. Massively prefer this. My Jazz itch has been scratched but this looks like a great one for someone who hasn't scratched yet.

 

[HSH Classic Vibe]

I've never really had a chance to speak to anyone about things like "why don't you like a matching headstock"? I mean for me it looks amazing. And if you don't like the color on the headstock, how can you stand it on the body? But obviously there are a lot more like you that prefer the plain old headstock. Is it because you grew up in a time when they weren't common, because your favorite artist didn't play one that had a matching headstock, or is there another reason?

This is what a classic 1966 all-original LPB Jazz Bass looks like:


And this is what the old artist model Squier looked like:


I guess I've seen too many black, white, and sunburst body guitars, too many with tort or mint pickguards (I don't get off-green/mint pickguards at all), and too many with plain or black (with non-black body) headstocks. It just seems that painting the headstock the same color as the body is a no brainer and anything else looks off. But again, I know I'm in the minority. I guess I should pass on this, because that artist model with the gold Squier logo looks outstanding.

 

[Slacker G]

If if the natural headstock gets you down, just paint the headstock to match the body.

Call Fender and tell them the dog ate your decals and then ask for some replacements.

 

[HSH Classic Vibe]

Oh, I have no trouble getting Squier decals. It's the painting any part of a guitar to make it look as nice as the Indonesians do part that I have a problem with. If that part were easy (for me), every one of my Fender and Squier guitars would have a matching headstock (well, except for the black, white and sunburst ones, which would be refinished in a less boring color scheme). But good advice.

 

[BobbyMac]

This looks fantastic and I would be all over it, but I have too many blue guitars and don't want another one. If only they offered it in another color it would be on the way!

 

[BobbyMac]

Well, I couldn't hold back. Just placed an order for one of these Late '60s FSR Jazz bass guitars. The price point was great, even lower than a standard Classic Series Jazz, and the Limited Edition FSR factor finally made me push the buy button. Also ordered a black Fender Classic Series bass case for this guitar. I keep saying I'm done buying guitars, but if Squier keeps putting out these very cool FSR models, I may not be able to resist!

 

[wak atak]

looks very nice

 

[BluesForDan]

Well, I couldn't hold back. Just placed an order for one of these Late '60s FSR Jazz bass guitars. The price point was great, even lower than a standard Classic Series Jazz, and the Limited Edition FSR factor finally made me push the buy button. Also ordered a black Fender Classic Series bass case for this guitar. I keep saying I'm done buying guitars, but if Squier keeps putting out these very cool FSR models, I may not be able to resist!

where did you order it? I looked at several online places and they weren't showing it

 

[HSH Classic Vibe]

Fender themselves have it. I still have it my cart there.

 

[BobbyMac]

Go to fender.com and you’ll find it there. I looked for it at all the usual big box vendors but no one else seems to have it. Probably an exclusive release limited to fender.com so I figured I’d better get one before they’re all gone.