Fender Jazz Help

[DiscoDave]

Hello,

I'm in the process of purchasing this Fender Jazz bass. "Love at First Sight" need to stop being with my heart

The seller says its a MIJ 85-65 unlined fretless and the close up of the serial number shows it does start with a C. (awaiting email with full serial number)

However i can't find any records of them making an unlined fretless in Japan at that time.

I could just be being paranoid but thought i would ask the wise sages here first.

Any thoughts?

 

[Aspidites]

I don't remember ever seeing an unlined MIJ fretless from that era. The discoloration around the serial number makes me wonder if something fishy is going on.

 

[DiscoDave]

He's blurred out the serial number which has given the wood a distorted/discolored look.

 

[AHDBassist]

That thing is beautiful!

 

[Aspidites]

He's blurred out the serial number which has given the wood a distorted/discolored look.

I think it is just the faded yellow color that Fender Japan used at the time. It looks like the same color as that on my 87 Strat but it looks to me like the Fender waterslide has been sanded off and reapplied producing a much less aged look surrounding the serial number which makes me wonder if it was a Squier originally.

 

[dalkowski]

I'd like a bass made from that table.

 

[Aspidites]

I'd like a bass made from that table.

Good call.

 

[Leialoha]

The Jazz Bass Specials of the time had the unlined fretless option. I have the '88 model. Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing an unlined jazz fretless of any year that wasn't MIJ.

 

[Aspidites]

The Jazz Bass Specials of the time had the unlined fretless option. I have the '88 model. Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing an unlined jazz fretless of any year that wasn't MIJ.

The earliest I have ever personally seen is 91 IIRC. You should post pics of your 88.

 

[bassgod76]

Good looking bass. I'd sell off the bridge upon receipt, but love Oly white basses

 

[Leialoha]

I don't have any decent pics of mine handy but you get the idea. It's got a black headstock w/ black tuners. All JB Specials look pretty similar (not to be confused with the 2011 models). It's an E Series which were 1984-1987 (officially but mine seems to be from '88).

 

[Aspidites]

I don't have any decent pics of mine handy but you get the idea. It's got a black headstock w/ black tuners. All JB Specials look pretty similar (not to be confused with the 2011 models). It's an E Series which were 1984-1987 (officially but mine seems to be from '88).

That's sweet.

 

[DiscoDave]

Cheers for the feedback but my heart ruled my head and it's now on it's way to me. Can't wait to get it in my hands and see if I remember how to play fretless, it's been a while. The unlined neck is a first for me but looking forward to the learning curve.

Oh and yeah that table would make a great looking bass