Hummh.
I can see that that is a Custom paint job, as you state BUT bro, that is not the original neck/serial number.
Fender did NOT offer the Deluxe Jazz in 1997 with Blocks on the fingerboard. So I can assume that this was another Custom add on ?
And lastly this model is called the Jazz Bass Deluxe. The name American Deluxe did not come into use until July 1998--when John Suhr and Fender Corp. parted ways.
Nice case, but again not the original.
In your favor, Maple boards though offered as a no charge option are rather rare. AND your bass appears to have the Suhr pickups and likely (hopefully) the Suhr preamp. Second to none and better than most--including after market high priced preamps.
Collection ?
I don't understand the inclusion of this ? Plz explain ?
If you need any additional info I would be happy to send you the official documentation that I received from Fender.
I do collect and play these specific models from 1995-1998 (pre July).
GLWTS.