Fender Japan Standard Jazz Bass, candy apple red, crafted in Japan 1999-02. We love these around here, they're a reliable Topshelf favourite. The J-Standard model borrows most of it's dimensions from the 1962 style model, but with a stain finish neck, truss adjuster at the sensible end and 90s style decals. It's a simple offering on the spec sheet, but this is a great sounding, easy playing bass that will scare stuff at twice the dime. The neck feels excellent, it's slim, round and comfy and worn to a slick semi-gloss feel. The tone on offer is immediate and punchy with balance of growl and eloquence, it's very easy to get along with. This would be a great working companion for a busy player or a welcome addition to the corner of your loungeroom; it's got the sort of understated charm your grandma always appreciated.

Model: Fender Japan Standard Jazz Bass (JB-45J)
Made: Japan, 1999-02 (serial P072949)
Finish: candy apple red, 3-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Weight: 4.210kg
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C shape
Mods: strap pins replaced
Pickups: Fender Japan JB Single x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and both edges and some scuffs near the neck join. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, it's rubbed from satin to gloss with play, plus there's a shallow dent around the size of a grain of rice behind the third fret as well as a couple of other small dimples on the back. The back has scuffs along the belly carve, a dent on the back edge, dimples in the middle and some surface scratches in the elbow area. The sides have dimples in the elbow area, dimples and scratches near the jack and some dents and dimples on the bottom horn. The front has scuffs behind the bridge and near the jack, some dimples in the elbow area, top horn and up from the bridge pickup, as well as some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners Strings.