SOLD - on the 'bay. Thank you all for the bass compliments.
1996 Fender Jazz "The Ventures" limited edition. Rare
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I also forgot to mention that it is a Fender 50th Anniversary. Please see the added pictures of the back of the headstock.
Didn't think I would ever list this bass, but G.A.S. got me.
Beautiful condition 1996 Fender Jazz bass "The Ventures" model. Exact specs directly from Fender support below the pictures. About 450 made, about 134 sold in the U.S.
I have changed the pickguard, control plate, and the pickups to new Fender 60's Custom Shop pickups. Original pickups & pickguard included, of course.
Fender U.S.A. hardshell case included as well. Probably made in the 90's, but in excellent condition.
The neck has white binding with very large black dots.
This bass is "Made in Japan", and weighs 9.6 lbs.
The hardware is gold, including the bullet truss rod. The changed control plate is chrome, but I have a new Fender gold one if the buyer wants it as well.
Half of the nut has a slight bit of color fading on it. No big deal, but I have to mention it.
FINAL DROP: $999 shipped within the continental U.S. Paypal preferred, sorry no trades at all.
P.S. Thank you all who commented when I had it briefly listed about 2 weeks ago.
I was in the middle of G.A.S. attack & seller's remorse.
Pickguard removed to show the almost 1 piece body. About 1 1/2" from the top is the 2nd peice.
Original pickguard and pickups:
Model Name: The Ventures Jazz Bass® (Limited Edition)
Model Number: 025-8300-(Color #)
Series: Limited Edition Series
Body: Light Ash
Neck: Maple with Ventures Gold foil Logo
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Pearl Block Inlay (7.25” Radius/184 mm)
No. of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 34” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.5” (38 mm)
Hardware: Gold
Machine Heads: Vintage Gold
Bridge: Vintage Gold
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Pickups: 2 Fender Standard U.S.A Jazz Bass Pickups (Neck & Bridge)
Pickup Switching: N/A
Controls: Volume (Neck Pickup),
Volume (Bridge Pickup),
Master Tone
Colors: (563) Midnight Black Transparent
(Polyurethane Finish)
Strings: Dynamaxx 1200L
Unique Features:
Source: Japan
Accessories: None
U.S. MSRP: $1,439.99
Specs: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 1/1996
DISCONTINUED: 1/1997
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: About 134 Were sold in the U.S. 
