FS: Fender Japan 75 Reissue Jazz Bass - FLAWLESS!

FUNKonthewall · #1 09-05-2011, 04:24 PM

$725 SHIPPED!!!

Up for sale is an ever so slightly used Japanese Fender 75 Reissue Jazz Bass. The bass features an alder body, rosewood fretboard with binding and inlays, vintage radius neck (7.25", I believe), USA vintage pickups, micro-tilt adjuster, and a matching headstock. Very classy. It’s in near mint condition and there is very little (if any) fretwear. Tonally, the bass has deep lows, punchy low mids, and crisp highs. It weighs 9.8 pounds. The serial number dates this bass to around 2004-2005 and it comes with a Fender gig bag. I installed Dunlop StrapLoks on the bass, but I’ll include the original strap buttons as well.

This bass is a non-export model meaning that they are only available in Japan or through Japanese/European retailers. This particular model is arguably the nicest of the Fender Japan line of basses and is currently selling in the upper one thousands (USD) overseas. Here’s a chance to get a very clean version for a steal of a price without having to pay for international shipping!

I just recently bought it on eBay, but have subsequently realized that, as I already have another Jazz Bass (a Geddy Lee), the money would be better spent on another cabinet for my DB 750.

Sorry, but no trades on this one.

Also, HUGE apologies for the cell phone pics. I don’t own a digital camera, but trust me, the bass is truly flawless.

Thanks for looking and shoot me a PM if you’re interested!

FUNKonthewall · #2 09-05-2011, 04:25 PM

One more pic.

basspro · #3 09-05-2011, 05:02 PM

Oh dang, not sure if i wanna ship my GS412 that I'm not using but really going to
think about it. Whats the weight on this?

FUNKonthewall · #4 09-05-2011, 05:43 PM

Replied with a PM.

FUNKonthewall · #5 09-06-2011, 07:24 PM

Still-looking-for-a-scale bump...

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GolfGuy · #6 09-06-2011, 07:35 PM

Can you please tell me the color...color blind

FUNKonthewall · #7 09-06-2011, 08:11 PM

Sorry. The pictures are kinda bad. I'll see what I can do about borrowing a friend's camera.

The bass is black with a deep red tortoise shell pickguard.

**peledog** · #8 09-06-2011, 08:20 PM

If this is made from swamp ash, it is likely over 10lbs.

I used to have one. Great, great, bass!

PS What is the weight anyway?

FUNKonthewall · #9 09-06-2011, 08:23 PM

It's actually alder, or so the specs say. I'm still looking for a scale for an official weigh in, but this bass is a good bit lighter than my Geddy Lee if that helps.

Thanks for the bump too. It's a really nice instrument; I just have one too many!

livinglow · #10 09-06-2011, 09:04 PM

love the bass, off topic you're going to love the db750 with a gs cab!

FUNKonthewall · #11 09-06-2011, 09:30 PM

I've got a DB 212 already and it sounds so good. Kinda figured I should get a GS cab with 12's just to have a sound that's a little less present in the mids.

One of the TB'ers above said he may be willing to trade his GS 412 for this bass which would be like "whoa" in terms of tone, as well as "whoa" in terms of luck/timing

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livinglow · #12 09-06-2011, 11:28 PM

I never used the GS412, but the GS212 was very mid-ey. You will prob like the GS410 more if you don't want the mid focus.

FUNKonthewall · #13 09-07-2011, 04:36 PM

I had to ship a pedal today, so I had UPS weigh the bass for me. 9.8 pounds is the official weight with the ashtrays on.

basspro · #14 09-07-2011, 06:57 PM

Still debating on the GS412. This cab kills and have received a lot of comments on my tone.
I just don't play the big stages anymore.

FUNKonthewall · #15 09-07-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basspro

Still debating on the GS412. This cab kills and have received a lot of comments on my tone.
I just don't play the big stages anymore.

Don't feel rushed. I had a guy on Atlanta Craigslist inquire about the bass for his son, but I haven't heard from him in a few days. I figure he's probably gone with another instrument by now, so you're first in line.

And like I said, don't let the (understandably) outrageous cost of shipping the cab be too much of an issue. If you decide to go ahead with the trade, we can talk about how to work it out.

FUNKonthewall · #16 09-12-2011, 06:05 PM

Just checking in bump.

basspro: Any word on the trade?

**peledog** · #17 09-12-2011, 08:49 PM

Soooo tempting....

FUNKonthewall · #18 09-25-2011, 08:31 PM

All PM's replied. Still for sale, but thinking about eBay soon. Also, better pictures are coming. I still need to find a good camera though, as I don't own one...

FUNKonthewall · #19 09-26-2011, 08:17 PM

Just had a roommate move out. $725 shipped to your front door. It's a steal.

FUNKonthewall · #20 09-27-2011, 06:45 PM

On hold.