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Those are good. I love my soundgear. Really well made and fun to play. And you tuxedo cat clearly approved. So youre good!
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Now that’s my kind of bass! 
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Thanks everyone. Great advice.
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I own A MIM Fender P bass, my first bass ever and it’s been fabulous helping me learn mroe and more every practice.
Now that I’m hooked on bass, I think I want to purchase a second bass, Jazz style. So many reviews, most very helpful indeed on different types of J basses.
At the end of the day, should one just go with the original, real deal , Fender Jazz ??
Thanks for your input
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I don’t own a jazz bass. The closest I have had to one was a JJ Peavey Milestone. I also own a Peavey Foundation with pups in the J positions. But these are super ferrites, so they are different.
The only recommendation I can make is KFT as many as you can until you find what you like. You’d be surprised that even different examples of the same model may feel different.
KFT - keep frickin’ trying 
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I recently watched a video of Widi of VOB playing metal at Wacken Open Air (one of the more prestigious metal festivals) on a Gretsch Junior Jet, a $300 bass. She owns “better” basses.
Get a bass that is most comfortable for you, you can make it work but you can’t beat one that fits.
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Greatly appreciate the feedback, I live in small town Sk, Canada so we don’t have local music shops near by which makes it slightly more challenging.
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I live on a peninsula in the PNW across the strait from Victoria. I get it.
If Jazz is the sound you want, I own a Squier Paranormal which is very well built. I changed out the pickups as that was the only part I could find fault. The Sire V5 is a jazz with a super comfy roasted maple neck. G&L (which Leo was a founder of) makes a Tribute Jazz, these are all lower cost but well built options when you have to order online, and less of a gamble in my mind.
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Kinda depends on your budget. Can’t go wrong with Fender but if you want to try something without paying Fender money the Squire CV Jazz and Sire Jazz basses seem pretty popular.
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If I’m still gigging like when I was young(er), I’d be gigging with either the Classic Vibe or MIM. Unless it’s a private gig I won’t bring my Premium stuffs. I’d probably set aside a relic worthy American Fender to do that as well.
The Classic Vibe series are just super awesome with the build quality and fit and finish. As the matter of fact I’d probably use all my G&L Tribute series as well as they have the same hardwares and pickups as the CLF ones.
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I recently have gone through a similar situation and just purchased my second bass.
My first bass is a MIM Fender Player Jazz Bass. I am very happy with it. I played it throughout my first journey through the B2B course. I decided to buy another bass as a graduation present to myself. I recently picked up a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Fretless Jazz Bass. (Crafted in Indonesia) The overall quality, sound and feel is very similar to my MIM Fender other than the difference of being fretted or fretless. I would recommend trying both some Fenders and Squiers if you can. Then go with what feels best to you. Both have a lot to offer in terms of pleasure and value.
(Added Edit - I just saw your other post about being in a small town in Canada. It could be tricky to get your hands on both. You may need to just find the best deal you can on either one. Be prepared to adjust to a narrower neck on the Jazz Bass.)
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I certainly appreciate this feedback! I tried my buddys older Ibanez SDGR and I was amazed at the slimmer neck. Thats what sparked my interest for a second bass that would give me a totally different sound, and playing experience.
Cheers
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I had/have the same issue here in rural Ontario. Cost in gas alone these days costs me about $40-$60 per trip to a reputable music store.
After researching and deciding on which bass I wanted I contacted Cosmo Music and Long and McQuade and discussed availability, price and how to best approach trying out my decision.
Both have excellent return policies and initial shipping is included in the price. The issue is the return shipping cost if you want to return the item. In both cases you will have to cover the return cost.
Cosmo Music only has the one store in Ontario that I am aware of but they do have a large selection to choose from and a Canada wide toll free line. Here is a link to Cosmo Music and several Long and McQuade stores in SK.
https://cosmomusic.ca/categories/bass-guitars
I have purchased from both suppliers over the years and have never had issues or been disappointed.
The hardest part of the decision process is deciding what you want, and in my opinion this really comes down to personal preference and budget. I will say that if you pick a bass, or any other instrument for that matter, based solely on price, the chances are you are going to end up purchasing your dream bass, guitar etc. in the end.
I own several Yamaha products and decided on the TRBX304 Bass based on my past Yamaha experiences, reviews, and primarily the slimmer neck design. As it turned out I should have spent the extra money and got the TRBX504 which has upgraded pickups, electronics and can be played both passive and active via a switch. I kept the 304 as a back up and play the 504 on a regular basis. I have had no quality issues with either and have no intention of upgrading further.
Good luck with your search and let us know how you make out.
These are my opinions and mine alone. Some may disagree and that is fine. That is their choice. 
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Thank you for this well detailed response and information for me. All in all I really do love doing research and watching all sorts of on line videos for all the different bass options out there. It also great be be included within this Bass Buzz forum group. So many wonderful people enjoy the same same I do.
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