Fender Pawnshop Series Reverse Jaguar Bass Black 2012
Fender Pawnshop Reverse Jaguar Bass, black, made in Mexico 2012. This series ran for a couple of years, combining a bunch of historic Fender elements into some weird and wonderful Frankenstein-style models. This is the first Reverse Jag Bass we've had through, and it's a lot of fun. Everything is upside down: it's a right handed bass, but with a reverse headstock and a reverse offset body. It looks like a lefty at first glance, but it is no southpaw. The build is very tidy, and the high mass bridge is a nice touch: this responds with snap and gusto in the hands. The weighting and curves take a little getting used to, but once you're familiar, it plays very well. The pickups deliver the goods: hot and heavy, heaps of low end oomph and midrange kick. This would be great for hardcore, metal, punk or funk stuff that lends itself to plenty of wallop from down low. Needless to say there's not many of these around in these parts these days, so if you're keen, don't dither too long.
Model: Fender Pawnshop Series Reverse Jaguar Bass
Made: Mexico, 2012
Serial: MX12088782
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 34" scale, 9.5" radius, 41mm nut, modern C shape
Weight: 4.100kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender humbucker x2
Accessories: padded gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs in the middle of the body, on the top horn and along the back edge only. The sides have scuffs on the top horn and some dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples around the knobs and some scuffs around the bridge as well as play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only