FS: 1984 Fender Jazz Made In USA

The609Band · #1 12-22-2010, 10:18 AM

Excellent condition 1984 Fender Jazz made in the USA.

No dings or buckle rash. All Chrome excellent.

All original hardware and electronics except white pickup covers – will include new set.

All cavities shielded with copper tape for noise and hum reduction.

Includes fair condition original to that era Fender case.

$975 OBO with free shipping/insurance to lower 48.

T-Mac · #2 12-23-2010, 07:18 AM

I've played this bass and it is pretty sweet!

Hans, are you sure you want to let this go?

The609Band · #3 12-23-2010, 07:36 AM

The balance and the neck are pretty sweat - I'll probably kick myself when it goes but it's time to thin the herd.

Here are a couple more pictures.

The copper shielding really makes a big difference in reducing hum compared to other J's I have played.

You have an early ‘80’s Jazz?

T-Mac · #4 12-23-2010, 09:30 AM

I had a mid-90's Jazz for a short time. It didn't play as well as yours.

84's were made at Fullerton, yes?

The609Band · #5 12-23-2010, 12:49 PM

T-Mac,

Yeah - '84' was it in Fullerton. Then Japan while I guess they setup shop in Corona.

That mid '90's wasn't one of them "Boner" basses was it?

(ha, ha - can't say that with a straight face)

oldrocker · #6 12-23-2010, 07:36 PM

Interesting - that's the original pickguard?

The609Band · #7 12-23-2010, 09:31 PM

Oldrocker,

This is the pick guard I got with the bass.

I am not the original owner but I believe the pick guard is original.

I have three '83 - '84 P basses with a single ply white pick guard.

During the end of the Fullerton era they mixed and matched parts - I have seen some with partial plastic pick guards where the knob area is chrome.

Hans

T-Mac · #8 12-24-2010, 10:07 AM

For a year or 2 there in the earlier 80's, Fender put one piece, Strat-like pickguards on Jazz basses.

Your 'guard also has that vintage-y tint to it as well....it probably is original.

The609Band · #9 12-24-2010, 10:10 AM

The pickguard and knobs are actually a bit more yellow than the photos show.

I bought a new set of white pickup covers that you would have to age somehow to get them to match the pickguard.

The609Band · #10 01-26-2011, 05:06 AM

I'd rather have some playing it than sitting in its case.

Any offers?

Thanks,

Hans

The609Band · #11 01-30-2011, 12:33 PM

I was asked the weight and figured I'd post for all - 9.4 lbs.

This bass is in excellent condition.

Please make an offer.

Thanks,

Hans

MHensleyJr · #12 01-31-2011, 12:52 AM

Wish this was mine...BUMP

alexisbass · #13 01-31-2011, 10:46 AM

How's the neck in terms of straightness, truss rod health and fret wear?

Thanks!

The609Band · #14 01-31-2011, 12:23 PM

Fret wear is absolute minimum. Frets have alot of meat on them and show no signs of string wear. I have only used GHS Pressure Wounds on it.

Truss rod works as I have had to and been able to make adjustments during change of seasons.

I keep the neck slightly concave and action medium low.

I hope this answers your questions.

Hans

trey le parc · #15 02-01-2011, 06:30 PM

This one is headed home to southern California...thanks, Hans!

The609Band · #16 02-04-2011, 05:39 AM

I hope you find the bass as described and enjoy playing it.

Thanks to TalkBass for providing a forum for us.

Hans