FS/FT: MIM Flamed Maple Top Jazz Body

[TheEmptyCell]

Shown here as a fully assembled instrument:


Ding by the bottom strap button:


Ding on the edge of the forearm contour:


Without flash:


With flash:


With flash, again:


Back, no flash:


Back, with flash:


This is an alder body with a flamed maple top from a MIM "Factory Special Run" Fender Jazz bass. Produced somewhere around 2001 or so, featuring a 'cherry sunburst' or 'cherryburst' finish. The top may or may not be 'real' flamed maple (could be photoflame), I can't tell. Gorgeous body, as you can see. I can try and locate the upper horn strap button, before shipping.

I'd like $175 SHIPPED, OBO for this thing. I would also trade it for a pair of Darkstars (plus cash, if you'd like), a pair of Peavey T-40 pickups with mounting hardware and rings, or maybe even an SX or Squier P bass plus cash on your end. Run anything by me except for pedals.

+++ Also available is the pearloid pickguard in the first pic. 10 holes, no flaws, going for $12 shipped (already packed, so there's no other pics) otherwise, we can work a deal if you'd like it with the body.

[TheEmptyCell]

Price dropped, $200 shipped or best offer. I'd trade down + cash on your end if you've got something I want or think I need!

[3rdBass]

I've searched everywhere and couldn't find ANY info on MIM FSR's having flamed maple tops OR fotoflame jobs.
If either finishes were an option on this run could someone verify it ?
I'm pretty interested and have been trying to work with TheEmptyCell on this.

Thanks !

[Richard G]

i have seen some japan ones that look just like that ...there is one on the bay just the body of a precision ...(i own a sienna sunburst p-bass that looks similar).....there is a cool one here

http://www.dabluesman.com/FenderBassF.jpg

im sure there more info...possibly on one of the threads..

[Tommygunn]

This is hot. I would've bought the whole bass, but the body is hot alone. I don't have any use/money for the body. So good luck

[ZombieBRAINS!!]

Originally Posted by 3rdBass

That one's flame lines are vertical, or at least opposite of TheEmptyCell's and looks like many of the MIJ Fotoflame's. I haven't ever run across a Fotoflame with the grain running like this.

What do you mean?

[3rdBass]

Originally Posted by ZombieBRAINS!!

What do you mean?

I'm an idiot, disregard this statement...

[TheEmptyCell]

Don't feel bad, 3rdBass, the only places Ive found info about these basses was on TalkBass, mostly in threads where these basses have been sold. Here's one:

FS/FT: MIM Fender Jazz FMT

I remember there being one for sale in a different color not too long ago. I'll keep Googling away and see what I come up with!

[TheEmptyCell]

Model Name: FMT Standard Jazz Bass®
Model Number: 013-6200-(Color #)
Series: Standard Series
Body: Alder with Figured Maple Top
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (9.5” Radius/241 mm)
No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.5” (38 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Standard
Bridge: Standard Vintage Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Pickups: 2 "New" Standard Jazz Bass Single Coils (Mid & Bridge)
Pickup Switching: N/A
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
Master Tone
Colors: (530) Cherry Sunburst,
(552) Tobacco Sunburst,
(Polyester Finish)
Strings: Super 7250ML, NPS, p/n 073-7250-005,
Gauges: .045, .065, .080, .100
Unique Features: Figured Maple Top,
Vintage Styling,
New Pickups and New Vintage Style Jazz Bass Control Knobs
Source: Mexico
Accessories: None
U.S. MSRP: $699.99
Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 3/2002
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Limited run, originally for Musician’s Friend in 2002
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod 3/16" p/n 0038467000,
Saddle Height 1/16" p/n 0021109000

Best Regards,

Jeff Krause

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Consumer Relations Department
8860 E. Chaparral Rd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
480-596-7195
consumerrelations@fender.com

This was the response I got from Fender when I e-mailed them with the serial number. Maybe this will help someone out there bite at a truly awesome looking body.

Somebody better buy this soon, otherwise I won't be able to stop myself from rebuilding it!

[TheEmptyCell]

Still on the market, I'd gladly trade down for certain items if you had new nickel roundwounds or Peavey T-40 parts, among other things.

[TheEmptyCell]

New Years Bump! Make me an offer!!!!

[HEADLE]

you got pm

H

[TheEmptyCell]

Body for $175 shipped, or trade for for an SX P or PJ bass (P-width neck only), or whatever you might think I want!