Fender JB-75 Jazz Bass | 1997 Made in Japan

1997 Fender Japan JB-75 '75 Reissue Jazz Bass for sale. Made in Japan during the Crafted in Japan era. Solid ash body. Maple neck with pearloid block inlays. 3-bolt neck with Micro-Tilt. Bullet truss rod. Vintage-style single-coil pickups. Custom series/parallel push-pull wiring. 4.1kg. Gig bag included.
 
This JB-75 is a premium tribute to the mid-1970s Jazz Bass. The natural ash finish highlights the wood grain. The push-pull mod retains standard single-coil bite when down, and links both pickups as a thick humbucker when pulled up. Bound maple fingerboard has no fretwear.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
 
Key Features
Year: 1997
Made in: Japan
Serial: 0092786
Model: JB-75 (1975 Jazz Bass Reissue)
Finish: Natural (clear gloss)
Body: Solid ash
Neck: Maple, slim 1970s U profile
Fingerboard: Maple
Inlays: Pearloid block
Scale: 34"
Frets: 20 (no wear)
Pickups: 2 x vintage-style single-coils
Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone (push-pull series/parallel)
Modifications: Push-pull wiring, tortoise pickguard
Neck Joint: 3-bolt with Micro-Tilt
Truss Rod: Bullet style (headstock)
Hardware: Chrome, vintage-style open-gear tuners
Weight: 4.1kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Player grade
 
Sound and Tone
Push-pull mod gives two distinct voices. Standard position delivers articulate 70s single-coil bite. Pulled up links both pickups for thick, punchy humbucker tone.
 
Feel and Playability
Slim 1970s U profile maple neck. Bound maple fingerboard. No fretwear. 3-bolt neck with Micro-Tilt.
 
Condition
Player grade with honest wear. Back has heavy buckle rash, including one spot worn through to bare ash. Front has sticker shadow mark on bottom face. Small blemishes and nicks on front and side edges. Maple neck is structurally sound with minor nicks on headstock. Bound maple fingerboard has no fretwear.
 
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