Fender Jazz 5 Strings CIJ real or not?

lowendfreedom · #1 01-27-2013, 08:48 AM

Hi guys,

Found this bass on a forum, going for about 800 USD. It's a crafted in Japan 5 string J-bass. Just want to be sure that this is a genuine piece before I purchase it.

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Need some help verifying its authenticity, lemme know what you guys think. Thanks in advance people!

lowendfreedom · #2 01-27-2013, 08:51 AM

Here's one picture of the headstock

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Jazz4 · #3 01-27-2013, 09:25 AM

It looks all original to me. The serial # suggests its a '93-'94. Q + six digits. The tuners look as if they have that relic'd look as does my early MIJ 90's fretless. Very well built basses. Fugi-gen plant '93-'94

lowendfreedom · #4 01-27-2013, 09:01 PM

Alright, thanks for the information!