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For Sale - Fender Japan '75 Jazz Bass
Non-Export, Ash Body, US Pickups
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Click on the thumbnails for full size pics
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Apart from a handful of
models (which are unique to Japan and therefore would not interfere with
sales of US or Mexican models) the quality of Fender Japan guitars is so
high that they are prevented from officially exporting to Europe or the
US. This is what we are missing.... a '75 Reissue Jazz Bass. Here are
the specs:
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Specification |
| Body |
Ash |
| Neck |
Maple, Oval Shape, 432mm Scale |
| Fretboard |
Maple,
184R |
| Frets |
20, Vintage Style |
| Nut Width |
38mm |
| Pickups |
J-Bass Vintage (U.S.A.)x2 |
| Control&Switch |
2 Vol, 1
Tone |
| Bridge |
Vintage |
| Machine
Heads |
Regular Type |
| Hardware |
Chrome |
| Pickguard |
3-Ply White |
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| Condition |
| This is a 1997-2000 Crafted
in Japan 'O' serial. Although I would rather import
unmarked instruments, I know that many of you do not mind signs of
use as long as the price is right. This '75 has received knocks on
the top edge that have been repaired and polished. It is impossible
to do an invisible repair on a clear finish, but the results are
good and the the marks are not particularly noticeable under normal
circumstances (see pics above). There is a scratch on the back of
the headstock, and the plating on the tuners has lost some of its
lustre... all of which is shown in the photos. The photos also show
that the bass looks pretty damn good! Fret wear
is minimal and all controls work smoothly
and without crackle. The action is low and the bass easy to
play. There is plenty of adjustment in the truss rod should you want
to fiddle in the future!
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Comments |
| Acoustically the ash body
gives this bass a lovely tone with plenty of resonance. You can feel
those notes through the body. Plugged in the sound is big and beefy
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Jazz Bass at its best - absolutely awesome. This Jazz Bass has the same US made pickups
as fitted to Fender US Reissues so you have the best of both world's;
Japanese build quality and US pups.
Looks good, sounds great....a very
popular model, both here and in Japan, so if you are looking for
one, do not hesitate. This is a bargain. There is no gigbag wit this
one, but it will be packed superbly. |
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Price:
£460.00 |
Contact me on 01992 523138 or by email
I suggest shipping via the Royal Mail's
Special Delivery service which guarantees next day before noon delivery
and includes insurance for £25.00.
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