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Greetings everybody .
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At a glance, it looks like a legitimate Made In Japan (MIJ) Fender Jazz Bass Special, similar to the model Duff McKagan played on "Appetite For Destruction". The "E" serial number does match up with Fender-Japan's 1984 to 1987 production runs. If I remember correctly, the finish came from the factory in a Pewter color, but over time, it changes to that cool metallic green hue.
At a glance, it looks like a legitimate Made In Japan (MIJ) Fender Jazz Bass Special, similar to the model Duff McKagan played on "Appetite For Destruction". The "E" serial number does match up with Fender-Japan's 1984 to 1987 production runs. If I remember correctly, the finish came from the factory in a Pewter color, but over time, it changes to that cool metallic green hue.
Nice bass!
Calling the Fender experts - the pole pieces look oversized, especially on the J pickup. Almost like QPs. Did these basses come with those pickups, or are they aftermarket?
Calling the Fender experts - the pole pieces look oversized, especially on the J pickup. Almost like QPs. Did these basses come with those pickups, or are they aftermarket?
Yes they did, the large pole pickups were earlier in the run, and are generally thought to be better sounding than the later small pole pick ups
edit - Makes sense, it has a bent plate bridge also, which were also used early in the run, hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like it has the F caps on the knobs, which is a win. Looks legit to me from the provided pics
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Thank you all for the replies !
Im getting this bass very soon
Such a lovely community ❤
Im getting this bass very soon
Such a lovely community ❤
The string tree is most often between the F and d of the logo. Check out Kennis Russell on YouTube. He talks about how to spot a fake.
Everything looks legit to me....Those Japanese Fenders had the big poles...
I think Guns and Roses bass player used one
I think Guns and Roses bass player used one
Only saw this version in Black or silver white..or red?...But Gold looks like sun damaged or a refin.
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?Welcome to TalkBass!
At a glance, it looks like a legitimate Made In Japan (MIJ) Fender Jazz Bass Special, similar to the model Duff McKagan played on "Appetite For Destruction". The "E" serial number does match up with Fender-Japan's 1984 to 1987 production runs. If I remember correctly, the finish came from the factory in a Pewter color, but over time, it changes to that cool metallic green hue.
It's gold
I'm no expert so I'm not sure of its authenticity, Just dropped in to say welcome to TB, and love that color.
You know, I never understood why they called that a Jazz Bass Special when they built it on a Precision Bass body. I've seen lots of P-basses with a Jazz pickup in the bridge position. Anyone know why they decided to call it a Jazz Special instead of a Precision Bass Special? Just have always wondered about that. I wouldn't wonder at all if it was on a Jazz Bass Body, but everyone I've ever even seen pictures of is built on a P-bass body.
