For sale Fender Jazz Special 1985 Duff McKagan G&R

Asking $985 US or $1250 Canadian

Selling my 1985 Fender Jazz special. This one is in great shape with a few dings and shows minimal wear for its age. Upgraded the bridge to a Hipshot. I have the original as well.

Jazz Bass Specials were made famous by Duff McKagan of Guns N Roses, and later of Velvet Revolver. These basses were made by Fender in Japan in the early years that were known for the best MIJ guitars, and were of better quality than the ones produced in the US. They were originally produced from 1985 to 1987 (or so). The ”special” part of the Jazz Bass Special is that it has a Precision Bass body shape with a Jazz Bass profile neck and a P/J pickup configuration. The bodies are basswood, as they are light. They have a control cavity routed in the back so there is no pickguard (this also makes it easier to add active electronics). The necks all have a glossy black headstock and a rosewood fretboard. The pickup s are passive with volume/volume/TBX (tone) controls with a 3-way pickup selector.