(SOLD) Fender Made In Japan Traditional 70s Jazz Bass California Blue 2017
Fender MIJ Traditional 70s Jazz Bass, California blue, made in Japan 2017. When I saw this, I had to buy it... it looks awesome, right? The combo of a bound maple board with block inlays looks awesome, and add in that sweet summery blue finish... oh boy, what a delight. These '75 style J models sound great: the ash body lends them some extra growl and snap through the midrange, so there's a great balance of clarity and punch that ensures your lines pop out in the mix perfectly. The neck is a sweet vintage U style shape, so it's slim enough to be fast but with enough meat on the bone to feel reassuring and solid in the hands. We generally get these through in natural and sunburst finishes, the blue is more unusual and certainly has a coastal cool to it. Can't go too wrong here!
Model: Fender Made In Japan Traditional 70s Jazz Bass
Made: Japan, 2017, Dyna plant (serial JD17038276)
Finish: California blue, 3-ply white guard
Body: ash
Neck: maple with maple board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, U-profile, 38mm nut
Mods: none
Weight: 4.4kg approx
Pickup: Fender Japan JB-Vintage single coil x2
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor dimples on the end and bottom edge, no major marks. Neck is clean and smooth in the handsno major marks. Back has some light scuffs and minor dimples, no major marks. The sides are pretty clear, just some minor dimples near the jack. The front is also pretty clean, just some play wear on the top horn and guard. 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. Frets have very little wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.