Category: The Jazz Basses
Fender Jazz Bass Year: 1974-1975 (CBS Era)Finish/Color: 3-Color SunburstMade in: USAFactory/Plant: Fullerton Plant A transitional treasure 1974 was a pivotal “fork in the road” year at the Fender factory. This specimen sits right at the intersection of eras, showcasing the coveted white-bound neck with pearl block inlays – an aesthetic many collectors consider the absolute…
Fender Jazz Bass ’62 reissue CIJ Year: 1997Finish/Color: Daphne BlueMade in: Japan (Crafted in Japan)Factory/Plant: Dyna Gakki or FujiGen DEX2 models were not intended for export, meaning they were sold primarily within Japan and often featured specs or finishes unavailable elsewhere. These models were part of Fender Japan’s exclusive domestic lineup, which included special colors…
Fender Japan Jazz Bass Special Year: 1993Finish/Color: Gun Metal BlueMade in: Japan (Made in Japan)Factory/Plant: Fujigen Gakki The ultimate 80s hybrid The Jazz Bass Special is a fascinating identity crisis of a bass – and I mean that in the best way possible. It features a Precision Bass body paired with a slim Jazz Bass…
Fender Road Worn 60’s Jazz Bass Year: 2008Finish/Color: Fiesta RedMade in: MexicoFactory/Plant: Ensenada Side story The “MZ8” First-Run Heritage (2008–2009)…While the Road Worn Series officially debuted in the 2009 Fender catalog, the story truly begins in late 2008. This specific Jazz Bass, bearing the rare MZ8 serial prefix, is a “First-Run” instrument manufactured during those…
Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass 60s Year: 2010Finish/Color: Olympic WhiteMade in: ChinaFactory/Plant: Grand Reward Squier The First-Gen gold standard This isn’t your average Squier. This 1st-generation Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass (crafted in China) is part of the legendary “Gold Logo” run that shocked the industry. Built with a resonant Basswood body and a genuine…
Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones Year: 2006Finish/Color: Lake Placid BlueMade in: IndonesiaFactory/Plant: ? Boutique DNA, Rolling Stones soul The Darryl Jones signature is far more than a standard Jazz clone; it features a unique, downsized offset body with aggressive curves and deeper cutaways for superior balance. This 2006 Skyline model is a prime example of Lakland’s…
Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass Deluxe (AJB-DX) CIJ Year: 2002 – 2004Finish/Color: BlackMade in: Japan (CIJ / Crafted in Japan)Factory/Plant: Fujigen Gakki The domestic heavyweight This early-2000s specimen is a prime example of the AJB-DX (Deluxe), a model originally intended for the Japanese domestic market. While the world saw standard export Aerodynes, the Deluxe features the…
Fender Jazz Bass ’62 reissue CIJ Year: 1999 – 2002Finish/Color: Vintage WhiteMade in: Japan (CIJ / Crafted in Japan)Factory/Plant: Dyna Gakki Fitted with a set of Seymour Duncan SJB-3 Quarter Pound™ Jazz Bass pickups. Low-end note The ’62 Jazz Bass is the cornerstone of the FujiGen legacy. Learn more about the craftsmanship and the specific suffixes (like…
Fender Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass – Limited Edition CIJ Year: 1998 – 1999Finish/Color: BlackMade in: Japan (Crafted in Japan)Factory/Plant: Fujigen Gakki It’s from the first year of production, limited edition (with Limited Edition neckplate). Ultra-thin neck (front-to-back) and those 70s, big-block inlays. Looking for the technical context behind Japan’s high-end “Signature” and “Export” runs?…
Fender Flea Signature Jazz Bass Roadworn, Shell Pink Year: 2016 – 2017Finish/Color: Shell PinkMade in: MexicoFactory/Plant: Ensenada Reported sighting: The have been spotted.
