SOLD mid 80s Fender Jazz Bass Special, MIJ, 32" scale, all black, PJ-535 £375 posted £420

[Paul S]

Here we have my Fender Jazz Bass Special made by Fugi-gen for Fender, Japan, between '84-87. Passive bass, P/J pickup configuration with slanted pickups. A very rare 32" scale and, I believe, non-export model that I imported from Japan a shortish while ago.

Black everything except strings and dot markers. Deep glossy black finish has some surface scratching here and there but otherwise you could hang it on the wall and use it as a mirror. Bit of buckle rash and dink on the back, bit of paint missing at the bottom curve. Jazz width neck 38mm at the nut, very shallow. Scaled down body that looks in proportion with the neck. F logo control knobs which are vol/tone/tone with a toggle pup select switch. Overall in excellent, especially for a 30 year old bass. Very little fret wear. P pup sounds somewhere between vintage and SD 1/4 pounder - bit of aggression in there. J sounds like a J. P/J sounds lovely - dark and deep but still burpy. Weighs a ridiculous [s]7lbs[/s] 7.5lbs/3.4kg on my luggage scales.

I have taken a couple of pics but link to these 100 or so taken by the original seller that are still in cyber land.
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No change since then other than the leatherette gig bag has gone.
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This is an eye catching, drop dead gorgeous and very, very rare thing. So why am I selling it? A recently acquired Squier JV Precision has caused a bit of turbulence at Casa S and I find I don't want to use anything much else at the moment.

I am asking [s]£420[/s] [s]£400[/s] collected from SS7, which is Benfleet on the south Essex Riviera. Fully insured overnight courier would be another £25. I could deliver with reason or meet half way for fuel costs.

[s]Now £375 collected or £400 posted[/s]. Now £375 posted to UK mainland, £350 collected.

Edited March 31, 2016 by Paul S

[Paul S]

Bump for this sleek black beauty

[Marc S]

Oooo, that's a bit different
Nice & sleek looking. GLWTS

[Paul S]

Thank you!

To the top for this medium scale rarity!

[Paul S]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I thought this might have gone swiftly - still here bump! [/font][/color]

[Paul S]

Price drop to £400

[Paul S]

I'm genuinely surprised this hasn't been snapped up. Stealth MIJ 80s Fender in very good nick: lightweight and medium scale - whats not to like

[Paul S]

Bump!

[allighatt0r]

Crikey Paul, that's definitely a bit special! Bit scruffy though, isn't it?

Don't have the funds, otherwise I would be sorely tempted. GLWTS

[Paul S]

Thanks Bryan - yes it is rather gorgeous! And, no, not in the least bit scruffy

I'll do this for £400 posted due to a rush of blood type purchase.

[UKLooney]

Hi Paul,
What does this weigh in at?

[Paul S]

[s]A mere 7lbs.[/s]

A mere 7.5lbs/3.4kg

Edited February 17, 2016 by Paul S

[Paul S]

Bump for a proper 30 year old Fender in remarkable condition AND rare medium scale!!

Edited February 15, 2016 by Paul S

[Paul S]

Just checked and the weight is actually nearer to 7.5lbs. Listed at 3.4kgs when I bought it.

Edited February 21, 2016 by Paul S

[Paul S]

Bump!

[Japhet]

Thought I was GAS free. Think again!

[Paul S]

Bump!

I'd consider PXing this against a Guild B-301 bass, ideally in black.

Edited March 3, 2016 by Paul S

[Merton]

Glorious! I only discovered that these existed about 3 months ago. Quite fancy one but no alas funds nor real need for it

[leschirons]

Hi Paul,

I'm over on the 28th for a couple of days. (Brentwood) If it's still around, I may pop over to have a look.

Let me know if it goes.

Cheers,

Keith

[Paul S]

Yes, Merton, Glorious indeed!

Keith - could meet up for a natter and a cup of horlicks somewhere anyway if you have a spare hour? I wonder if Steve might be free also.

[leschirons]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1457089602' post='2995159']
Yes, Merton, Glorious indeed!

Keith - could meet up for a natter and a cup of horlicks somewhere anyway if you have a spare hour? I wonder if Steve might be free also.
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That's a thought. I'll mail him. It all depends on how the rest of the trip goes though (Mother in law / son / daughter / brother and my sister all to see in 72 hours

[Paul S]

Meanwhile, this beautiful bass languishes here unsold.

[Wälly]

Hi Paul,

Do you sell/post this Fender to overseas, Finland?


Thanks, Juha

[Paul S]

PM incoming

[Paul S]

Still here!