Marc S

I only just spotted your reason for selling this bass - and I'm so sorry to hear of your sad loss This bass looks an absolute stunner, and is my favourite colour / combination, with rosewood board and Tort plate I have to say, I've not played a bad Japan Fender yet. I also prefer Jazz necks, generally speaking. But each MIJ / CIJ Precision I've played seems to have a slightly shallower neck, and I've really liked the feel and playability of this. In fact, the extra width of the neck hasn't bothered me at all - it seems more comfortable somehow. If I didn't already have my JVP, in this colour combo - I'd be sorely tempted I may even keep my eye out for an MIJ P bass of this sort of age in white, and then sell something else Can't go wrong with a Japan Fender IMHO GLWTS

Yes, they were made in China - but not where the affinity series are made. They were from the same factory as the Classic vibe series and the Matt Freeman signatures. Great quality, really solid, lovely finish

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That's what I thought, thanks stewblack. Actually, I did think of advertising it for £500 - then reducing to my asking price of £425 (which IMO, is a steal anyway) That may have worked as a better tactic lol I can't believe someone hasn't snapped this up. It's too good to reduce any further - especially with a case thrown in I might just do my upcoming gig with this (on Saturday) and see if I can convince myself to hang on to it lol

These are fab short scale basses, and they don't come up for sale very often. I know, cos I was looking for one for ages. GLWTS

Now Reduced to £400 - with a case.

I didn't think you were looking for any more basses Jim. Thought you were trying to reduce your collection, like me? Bump for a lovely player of a Jazz

I wouldn't want a scorched finish myself - but each to their own, of course. As I mentioned, I did think about stripping it back and doing a refin - but don't have the appetite for that now. I'm too lazy tbh But this could be a nice refin project for someone.... or just leave it be, as it's a rather nice colour

For sale is my stunning red / orange burst Yamaha TRB 5 string bass. It's not one of the Japan built models, (Korea, I think?) It really is a lovely player, great quality and has a superb Glockenklang 3 band pre-amp fitted. The price reflects the lovely condition & upgraded Pre-amp, and is actually slightly less than I paid for it, but needs must...... The pre-amp sounds absolutely immense (check them out online!) and would set you back £130 & P+P, plus fitting. It was pro fitted by Dave Dearnaley, for the previous owner (who is also a BC member) I need to downsize my collection, I'm not playing 5 string much these days, so reluctantly this has to go. It sounds absolutely superb (if a little modern for my tastes) and has a great range of tones and sounds. It's X-long scale (35") and the B string is wonderfully fat sounding. It's in great condition, though there are a few minor surface marks here & there - no chips, cracks or splits in the surface though. It weighs 4.5 Kg - so certainly no boat anchor. No trades please, unless you have a 5 string Wingbass. I'd rather not post (and I'd much prefer you tried it and were happy) I'm prepared to meet somewhere though, and have a battery amp and amp-headphones so you can hear the bass. I can let you have a nice, well-padded gigbag to take it away in.

@tom1946 -wow, that's a lovely PJ Lyte. Really like the colour, together with a lighter weight bass BTW. Are there any issues anywhere on the finish of your bass? Can't see any on the front, and just wondered if there were any cracks on the back or edges? PS. Do you know what year it is?

I've not seen one of these in a 5 string version. I played a 4 string in a shop, a little while back, and was quite impressed...... Just wondering @TAzMilitello - what's the B string like? I know some 5 strings seem to suffer with a bit of a "wooly" B string Does this bass combat that, with a higher tension B string? Hmmm, interested -as my 5er is starting to feel a bit heavy for my ageing shoulders....

Wow! Why has this not sold? Matsumoko, Japan 80's top quality bass..... for silly money If I needed a P bass, I'd have this in a flash. I used to own a Thunder Jet, back when they came out new Chap who bought it from me still has that very bass, and it's his favourite he's ever owned..... (and he's owned and sold quite a few since) Me? I already have too many and need to shift a couple...... Or, like I say, I'd have this in a flash Have a bump for a superb bass, that's worth easily twice what Shambo is asking for it, in terms of quality, construction and bang for your buck GLWTS mate EDIT: And that case just might have well have the words "Serious MOJO" written on it, in huge letters

Wow @Meddle - that's some serious finish issues. Now my Jazz doesn't look so bad....

Cheers for that link casapete. The more I look at this bass, the more I feel it's a shame about the cracking / crazing.... It's honesty such a nice player, and lightweight too. Very light for a jazz.

Thanks for that info. I'd heard the term "photo flame" before, but it was referring to one that was red / orange - so I stupidly thought it referred to the colour. Lol. Anyhow, interesting to hear that others have experienced similar cracking. I'm a huge fan of Japan Fenders. I've got a similar 62RI Jazz, different finish / colour, which is fretless - and it's such a lovely bass. In all honesty, if I hadn't got myself the Roadworn Jazz, I'd be keeping this bass. But I don't play it - the RW is the one that gets played every time.... I like them both, probably as much as each other. If it wasn't for looming redundancy - I'd probably still be trying to justify keeping them both Cheers for all your helpful comments

For sale is this MIJ Fender Jazz, in an unusual colour and finish. EDIT: I have been told (see thread below) that this finish is called "Photoflame" Serial number dates it as 1994 or 95 and the build quality / component quality is what you'd expect from a Japan made instrument from the 80's & 90's In the interests of complete honesty - the condition of the finish is not great. Lovely colour though it is, there's some unusual damage to the Poly surface. The previous owner said it had been like that when he picked it up, and the guy before him didn't know how it had happened either. So if you're looking for a mint, pristine bass - this is not for you! I've tried to capture how the scratches look - but it's quite hard to show, as there are lots of other reflections of background objects etc. Both front & back of the body have quite a few "scratches" on the surface - or my own thoughts were that this bass may well have been in the cargo hold of an aeroplane, as to my eye - it could be that the surface has shrunk & cracked. There is also an area on the back which had fairly extensive "buckle rash" - and I covered this with model makers paint. I must have been thinking about trying to protect the bare wood underneath.... I acquired this bass, simply because I have a real liking for Japan Fenders and as soon as I picked it up, It just felt lovely to play. The neck is wonderful and just feels great - Oddly enough, it has a few minor dings but not the same extent of damage as the body, and nothing that affects playability in any way. I acquired it at a time when I lacked a fretted Jazz, and had GAS for one. Since I got this bass, I've more recently acquired a favourite Roadworn Jazz and I've decided that's my keeper. I initially had thoughts of sanding this bass down and refinishing it, or getting a replacement body, but after a while, the scratches bothered me less. Since being made aware that I'm going to be made redundant in the near future - I have decided to just keep my Roadworn, and don't have the appetite for doing a complete refin now anyway. It really is a lovely player, and if you're not bothered about the scratches & dings, or you fancy a refin project - then this is an inexpensive MIJ Fender. I can let you have a choice of case with it; either a Fender Red Badge Shaped Hard case (which is a bit tatty) or an old Brown Tolex covered Fender G&L fur-lined Hard case, which is a bit "Roadworn", alternatively, I've got a padded Fender Gigbag, if you prefer. Including a case, I hope this is a fair price? The bass is located just to the North of Cardiff. Note: I will not ship this bass, as I'd much rather that you tried it and are happy with the condition, and know exactly what you're buying. I'm happy to travel a little way to meet half way (I've got a Roland Battery amp so you can hear it). Absolutely no trades at all, unless you have a 5 string Wingbass (with cash your way). I can't own any more basses, as I'll be jobless in the near future.

Managed to have a quick shifty of this bass yesterday evening (Jim was gigging in Cardiff, and popped up for a cuppa) I can confirm, this bass is a lovely example of an early era, high quality Fender Japan instrument. It's in great condition for its' age, and has the usual stunning feeling MIJ / CIJ Fender neck - lovely rolled edges and quality feel to it Plus, Big Jim is a great guy to deal with - so buy in confidence folks PS. Jim, you're welcome to swing by for another cuppa, when you're gigging around here again matey!

These are fantastic basses. I loved mine, but sold it to make way for something else. Now thinking I should have one again..... Lol GLWTS

What a lovely looking P bass. Though I've never played one, I hear great reports on the quality of Maruszczyk basses GLWTS