Fender Victor Bailey Jazz Bass Natural 2009
Fender Victor Bailey Jazz Bass, natural gloss, made in USA 2009. Victor played bass for 80s funk giants The Weather Report; he's regarded as one of the finest to ever do it. His signature model is a lux offering, and was made for ten whole years from 2001-11. You take the classic Jazz shape, and make it extra snazzy from top to toe: koa capped headstock, lightweight gold tuners, modern 9.5" radius super fast neck, easy access heel joi, solid 12mm thick koa top, high grade mahogany body, SCN Noiseless pickups, active preamp and gold hardware... dang. This feels very nicely put together in the hands: the neck is tight and tidy and feels very smooth, the body is responsive and loud unplugged and all the little details are dialled to perfection. The sound is an aggressive, articulate take on the vintage Jazz Bass growl. The preamp has means you can get the sound kicking into your amp exactly how you like it, but the underlying character of the rich mahogany and defined koa is always there. These come up very seldom in Australia, so if you've been waiting for one, here's your shot.
Model: Fender Victor Bailey Artist Series Signature Jazz Bass
Made: USA, 2009, Corona factory
Serial: DZ9341018
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: mahogany, Hawaiian koa top
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 34" scale, 9.5" radius, 38mm nut, slim U shape
Weight: 4.380kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless single coil x2, Fender 18v active preamp
Accessories: Fender case, hang tags
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and some scuffs around the posts on the front. The is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs around the ferrules and belly carve, as well as minor rub wear around the whole body. The sides have minor dimples around the neck join, top horn and jack. The front has minor scuffs around the knobs and horns, as well as minor play wear around the pickus.
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: 8/10, minor wear only