Fender Jazz Bass Special, black, made in Japan 1988. The 'Boxer Series' was Fender's Japanese made 'modern' instruments of the mid-eighties: Strats and Teles with Flyod Rose bridges, pointy shaped things, short scale Strats and... some really cool basses. The 'Jazz Bass Special' has a lightweight P-style body, paired with a slim J-style neck. It's blessed with a P/J style pickup setup, so you can dial a fair bit of tonal variation just by playing with the two volume controls. At 3.6kg this is extremely light, but somehow, the neck doesn't really dive... it's well balanced and super resonant in the hands. If you're playing long sets and after a no-nonsense companion that covers a lot of ground, this understated overachiever is a great candidate.

Model: Fender Boxer Series Jazz bass Special PJ-555
Made: Japan, 1988 (serial H015729)
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Weight: 3.595kg
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 9.5" radius, 38mm nut, modern C shape
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan Boxer P/J single coil set
Controls: volume (P), volume (J), tone
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor marks on the end and bottom edge as well as a hole from a since-removed string tree near the low E post on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread minor dimples and light scuffs around the whole body but no major marks. The sides have minor dimples on the top horn and elbow area and light scuffs near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has some minor dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area and some light play wear on the horns, no major marks. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. The frets are in good shape, 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.