F/S 94-95 Fender Jazz Japan FotoFlame

Phillyfunk · #1 12-17-2010, 09:55 AM

For sale is a Japanese Fender Jazz FotoFlame.

I just received it myself but it is just not what I'm looking for.

The bass is in very good shape except for the telltale finish cracking that this model is infamous for. I did my best to capture it in the pictures.

Ash Body, FotoFlame Maple Top, Rosewood Board.

Weight is 8lbs. 10oz.

As far as I can tell it is 100% original. I'm not an expert on these though so please ask any questions you like.

This is the FotoFlame model...sometimes known as the Hamburglar Bass for the image of the Hamburglar in the Flame on the back of the neck.

It is currently strung with flats. Plays very well and sounds good too. Again it is just not quite what I'm looking for but I know all of you understand...the eternal quest continues..

I'm not interested in trades at this time.

From the Guitar Dater Project:
Guitar Info
Your guitar was made at the
Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan
in the Year(s): 1994 - 1995

I'm asking $575 Shipped ConnUS.

It will come in the really bad gigbag I received it in...no real padding. But I will pack it very well.

Thanks.
Cheers

ghiadub · #2 12-17-2010, 11:06 AM

Bump for the hamburgler

livinglow · #3 12-18-2010, 05:07 PM

"I really don't need another Jazz" is what I'm telling myself right now...

Phillyfunk · #4 12-18-2010, 05:16 PM

Could be yours so easily.

madbassplaya · #5 12-18-2010, 05:21 PM

one of my favorite jazz basses ever. never seen this finish, but i am in aww!

willyrep · #6 12-19-2010, 02:35 PM

Hamburglar bass! This was my first "real" Fender. Great axe that nails the '60s Jazz tone with some modern looks.

Phillyfunk · #7 12-19-2010, 03:42 PM

Yeah, it is a really nice bass, I thought someone would have jumped on it already.

livinglow · #8 12-19-2010, 05:02 PM

I want the neck soooooo bad.

Phillyfunk · #9 12-19-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willyrep

Hamburglar bass! This was my first "real" Fender. Great axe that nails the '60s Jazz tone with some modern looks.

It comes free with the bass

basstotheface · #10 12-28-2010, 11:21 AM

You've got a PM.

Phillyfunk · #11 12-28-2010, 02:22 PM

All PM's Replied.

Phillyfunk · #12 12-28-2010, 02:26 PM

I wanted to add these pics to show the cracking in the finish.

tjh · #13 12-28-2010, 03:40 PM

the fret wires look nice and thin on this ... any idea if they use vintage vs more modern medium? ...

Phillyfunk · #14 12-28-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjh

the fret wires look nice and thin on this ... any idea if they use vintage vs more modern medium? ...

Not sure. But it is nice and thin. Significantly thinner than my 71 pbass.

Ken R · #15 12-28-2010, 05:42 PM

I have both a Fotoflame P bass that has this exact finish and a Fotoflame in Cherryburst.
Both are killer players and sound amazing.

Free bump for a great bass.

Ken R

Phillyfunk · #16 12-28-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken R

I have both a Fotoflame P bass that has this exact finish and a Fotoflame in Cherryburst.
Both are killer players and sound amazing.

Free bump for a great bass.

Ken R

Thanks. Do yours have the finish cracking as well?

Ken R · #17 12-28-2010, 06:07 PM

well.........no.
not till I screwed in a pickguard screw too much. Then I got a small crack at the tone knob.

Ken R

alexisbass · #18 01-08-2011, 10:38 PM

Is this a C neck?

Phillyfunk · #19 01-09-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexisbass

Is this a C neck?

Yes I would say C shaped.

alexisbass · #20 01-10-2011, 10:07 AM

pm sent