Regretting selling my Jerry Jones basses a few years back so I've been looking for one of these at a price I could afford and finally found it! The single cut w/ the coke bottle headstock was never advertised but Jerry made them upon request and its my favorite style. The SN sticker is missing but I think she's from 1998 - 2000. I also dig the upgraded heavy duty adjustable bridge Jerry made before he started buying Gotoh bridges - never been a fan of the rosewood saddle bridge that was standard. Previous owner poorly installed a thumb rest in the worst spot possible for a pick player who also plays with his thumb occasionally so its got some ugly where I removed it and had to do some patching and light sanding and eventually touch up painting. I also removed and tossed the horrible high tension Roto Jazz 77 flats that were on it and installed some D'Addarios XL's that really do the deep and punchy thing well with the lipstick pups and then tweaked the neck relief. I need a snazzier pickguard too to offset the black but she's a keeper for sure.
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NBD - Jerry Jones single cut with coke bottle headstock
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I used a JJ SC and DC several years as an upgrade to my Dano Silvertone Model 1444. I eventually went back to my Silvertone. I still have my JJ Longhorn. All of mine are excellent basses. The only niggle I have with the JJs is I prefer the neck profile on the Danos especially my resurrected Silvertone that a previous owner narrowed the nut to 1.5 inches and shaved the profile. They also pulled the frets but it's now refretted.
A buddy with a CNC router helped me make a formica pickguard and we made a clear acrylic cover to sit on top of it - really happy with the results!
That’s a great Jerry Jones bass,later 90’s for sure.Ny dream JJ.
Should be a SN on the jack plate.It has all the Neptune features, the truss rod and the in-house made intonatable bridge.Yes, the 100-45 XL170s would be the original strings on that one, or GHS light flats with the purple silk. I’ve had a number of Jerrys over the years,4 different Longhorns and two Orange Joey Spampinato model double cuts.
If you ever wanna sell yours , please let me know.Enjoy!!
Should be a SN on the jack plate.It has all the Neptune features, the truss rod and the in-house made intonatable bridge.Yes, the 100-45 XL170s would be the original strings on that one, or GHS light flats with the purple silk. I’ve had a number of Jerrys over the years,4 different Longhorns and two Orange Joey Spampinato model double cuts.
If you ever wanna sell yours , please let me know.Enjoy!!
@reimerbass Bingo - right on the jackplate - I never noticed it! Based on some dates I found on the net of other JJ instruments - looks like its a 1997! Thanks for the tip -
Cool, where did you find that SN data base ?
I’d love to pinpoint a couple I have that I bought used. Thanks
@reimerbass found this info somewhere on the net and then cross referenced with some ads from people selling guitars they had bought new etc. hope this helps you!
Dating Jerry Jones Guitars by serial number
Mid 1988~to~mid 1990. Serial numbers hand lettered in black ink at lower back of headstock. Black or dark colored instruments may be numbered inside control cavity or backside of white pickguards. Some in neck cavity.
Mid 1990~to~mid 1993. Silver and black serial number labels applied to top back of headstock.
Mid 1992~to~late 1998. Serial number engraved on metal jack plate. Models without jackplates have s/n engraved on lower edge of bridge. Sitars engraved number is located on metal string guide at rear of bridge.
Jan 1998~to~current. Printed white label inside control cavity…all instruments. First two digits indicate year of production
Dating Jerry Jones Guitars by serial number
Mid 1988~to~mid 1990. Serial numbers hand lettered in black ink at lower back of headstock. Black or dark colored instruments may be numbered inside control cavity or backside of white pickguards. Some in neck cavity.
Mid 1990~to~mid 1993. Silver and black serial number labels applied to top back of headstock.
Mid 1992~to~late 1998. Serial number engraved on metal jack plate. Models without jackplates have s/n engraved on lower edge of bridge. Sitars engraved number is located on metal string guide at rear of bridge.
Jan 1998~to~current. Printed white label inside control cavity…all instruments. First two digits indicate year of production
It’s not a single cut but I just picked up this ‘91 double cut last week.
