FT: Fender Jazz Basses (2 MIA Deluxe, 1 MIJ)

[JonathanMc]

I have two MIA Fender Jazz Deluxe Basses for trade, and one MIJ Fender Jazz bass.

The first MIA is a Tobacco Sunburst with a rosewood fingerboard (GONE - TRADED FOR A MIA JAZZ DELUXE V). The second MIA is a Translucent Red with a maple fingerboard. <<Sell for $850>>

Both are in excellent condition and include OHSC's.

Based on the serial number's, both MIA's were made in 1997 or 1998. I bought them in 1999 and 2000. Both basses sound great even unplugged (nice tone). I've played each probably less than 30 hours. They've been sitting in their cases since 2001. I made the switch to 5 string...

The MIJ was "new old stock" when I bought it. I literally have played it less than 1 hour since I bought it. It was made in 97 or 98. I'll sell the MIJ for $700 plus all shipping and transaction costs. This bass is in near mint condition.

My target acquisition is a Modulus 5 plus cash from me. I am open to a higher-end 5 string bass too and can thrown in cash as appropriate. Or a Markbass Combo (210, Minimark, 12" or 15") plus some cash from you.

Here is a link to pictures of all three basses:

http://picasaweb.google.com/mcintosh...eat=directlink

[slivjakm]

PM sent on the red MIA

[alexisbass]

Would you consider to sell the MIJ?

[kai_ski]

If you were interested in my L2000 I would go for the red MIA in a second. Does it have the Suhr electronics?

[JonathanMc]

Update -

I've received many PM's - I believe I've responded to all, but if not, please resend.

I've added several pictures to the picasa album. In particular, there is a small nick on the MIA Sunburst headstock I missed earlier (the original pics show it, but don't highlight it). Second, I finally removed the tape from the TransRed Jazz and posted additional pics of it.

Here is the link again: http://picasaweb.google.com/mcintosh...eat=directlink

Latest status for each bass is:

MIA Sunburst - Looks like I have worked out a trade

MIA TransRed - I think I've worked out a sale

MIJ Sunburst - interest in purchase expressed by several TB'ers

There have been multiple questions about outright selling the basses instead of trades. My preference is to trade, but I am willing to sell them too.

The MIJ is the only one without a new home, so I'll price it. $800 plus shipping. I will weigh the MIJ today (requested) and post the weight later. It feels remarkably light...

Thanks for looking!

[JonathanMc]

Hi

In response to several questions, the MIJ weighs 8.2 pounds. Sweet bass!

[JonathanMc]

Bump + status update

MIA Trans Red: Have a trade pending, but there is a dependency upon the buyer's trade... So, still available. Also, available for sale for $900.

MIA Sunburst: Ships today - traded!

MIJ Sunburst: Still available for trade. Selling price reduced to $700 (this is a mint condition "time capsule" bass)

Also, would consider trades for a Markbass 210 combo or TC Electronics 210 combo (+/- cash depending upon details)

[JonathanMc]

I sent an inquiry to Fender about the basses. First, the MIJ unit was made in 97/98 (as you may have seen above, I wasn't sure based on some apparent duplication of serial numbers). Here is the info from Fender on the MIJ:


Model Name: ‘75 Jazz Bass®
Model Number: 027-3500-(Color #) and 027-3502-(Color #)
Series: Collectables Series
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple with "Bullet Truss Rod Adjustment and 3 Bolt Neck Plate with Tilt Adjust
Fingerboard: Rosewood (pn# 027-3500) or Maple (pn# 027-3502), Bound Fretboard with Block Inlays, (7.25” Radius/184 mm)
No. of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.500” (38 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Standard
Bridge: Standard J-Bass
Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White
Pickups: 2 Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)
Pickup Switching: None
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
Master Tone
Colors: (500) 3-Color Sunburst,
(521) Natural
(Polyurethane Finish)
Strings: Super 7250ML, #073-7250-005, (.045, .065, .080, .100)
Unique Features:
Source: Japan
Accessories: None
U.S. MSRP: $799.99
NOTICE: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 1994
DISCONTINUED: 6/1999
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS:
WRENCH SIZES:

(I hope this post doesn't violate the bumping policy, but I figured the additional new information was relevant to prospective traders or buyers. My apologies if this is too many posts in a day...)

[JonathanMc]

Bump

MIA Sunburst gone.

MIA TransRed - still available

MIJ Sunburst - still available

[krustwell]

Originally Posted by JonathanMc

Neck: Maple with "Bullet Truss Rod Adjustment and 3 Bolt Neck Plate with Tilt Adjust

Sounds like an old G&L to me!!

in all seriousness: sweet bass. exactly what i'm looking for, but don't have cash OR tradable goods.

g/l!

[jamontap]

pm sent

[JonathanMc]

bump

[JonathanMc]

ttt

[JonathanMc]

The MIJ Jazz shipped today. Leaves just the MIA Jazz Deluxe TransRed, maple fretboard. Surprising - I assumed that one would go first. Maybe its an omen to keep it... Too bad its not a 5'er or I'd keep it.

[JonathanMc]

All sold or traded! Thanks!