bassrockbob Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hi all. I'm new to this so apologies if this is an old topic, but I just purchased a new Fender American Pro Jazz bass but the enclosed Pass Certificate is dated 2015-12-08. The 'build certificate' however, is marked AM PRO JAZZ BASS RW 3TS and as far as I'm aware, the 'PRO' designation was only introduced this year. So any idea why the Pass Cert is dated 2015? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hmmm....that is an odd one. They seem to have been officially released in Jan 2017. A year is a bit much....does it definitely say 2015? Is the handwriting clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrockbob Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 The Pass Certificate is date-stamped, definitely 2015. However the Assembly / Tune / Test card is hand-written, with no date on it. Strictly speaking there's nothing to associate the Pass Cert with the guitar, it was just in the case with the tools and documentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 [quote name='bassrockbob' timestamp='1502383369' post='3351140'] The Pass Certificate is date-stamped, definitely 2015. However the Assembly / Tune / Test card is hand-written, with no date on it. Strictly speaking there's nothing to associate the Pass Cert with the guitar, it was just in the case with the tools and documentation. [/quote] Quite often guitar shops give out the wrong cases, if it's the right case for the series of bass....if you know what I mean?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1502385762' post='3351154'] Quite often guitar shops give out the wrong cases, if it's the right case for the series of bass....if you know what I mean?! [/quote] Good shout, my USA standard came with a deluxe case, because someone got the wrong one with theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I did notice a certain web store were selling an ex demo am jazz pro with an am st case. They were adamant that was the case it came with. I doubt it. How are you finding the Pro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Yeah, sounds like the wrong case. If it concerns you, ring them or email them. I know it's minor, but these basses are £1400!+! I don't know why retailers don't keep a VERY quick and easy database of what is where when it comes to expensive guitars and their cases/documents etc. Did you get the new Pro case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBass4624 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 You can check the real date simply by sending an e-mail with the serial nr. to Fender customer service. I did so (for my Am.Std.) and got a nice reply with all the details (component part nrs. etc.) and the month/year of assembly. Just explain that you're confused by non corresponding documents in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrockbob Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks for all the responses folks. First off, I love the bass - totally playable, powerful sound, and a familiar feel as my previous bass was an Ibanez GSR200 with typical Ibanez narrow neck. I tried the Fender Precision and although I liked the sound I couldn't get the hang of the neck profile at all. The bass is definitely the new Pro model, the case looks like the new model, so as far as the Pass Cert is concerned, I'll stick it back in the case and get on with playing Cheers, BrB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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