All the JV's I played/tried were superb.
My JV PBass to me is as close to the pre-CBS Fender as it gets. The only P Bass that instantly felt better to me was a 66 P Bass that belongs to Steve Browning. What a bass that is...
I used to have a JV Jazz too and it's superb. You don't even need to plug it in to feel that it has this lovely 60's jazz growl/burp. Awesome. And the finish on the neck is very much to my liking too. I'd pay attention to the pickups - the original ones are spot on.
Lovely 1979 example of a Les Paul Standard, mahogany body with 3 piece maple top. Maple neck with rosewood fret board.
T-top pickups that have cans on them.
Gator case included.
Interested in a trade/part trade for a nice ES-335 or Les Paul Deluxe.