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FENDER FSR AMERICAN VINTAGE '75 JAZZ BASS-NEW W/ UNOPENED CASE CANDY, CASE , BOX

Estimated price for orientation: 2 175 $

Category: Fender FSR American Vintage 75 J
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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender
String Configuration: 4 String Model: FSR AMERICAN VINTAGE '75 JAZZ BASS
Dexterity: Right-Handed MPN: 017-0335 (734)
Type: Electric Bass Style: Jazz Bass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Type: Solid-DOUBLE CUT AWAY


HERE IS THE PRETTIEST AND BEST SOUNDING BASS YOU WILL EVER OWN!  IT IS THE FENDER FSR ( FENDER SPECIAL RUN) AMERICAN VINTAGE '75 JAZZ BASS MADE BY FENDER IN CORONA, CALIFORNIA, ONLY IN 2013 AND IN LIMITED NUMBERS.  THE SPECIAL RUN WAS SOLD OUT LONG AGO AND I BOUGHT 2.  MY WIFE THINKS I ONLY NEED ONE AND SHE IS PROBABLY RIGHT AS I PLAY ONE AND HAVE KEPT THIS ONE COMPLETELY IN NEW CONDITION INCLUDING THE HARDSHELL CASE, UNOPENED CASE CANDY AND THE ORIGINAL FENDER SHIPPING BOX.ALL OF MY  COLLECTOR BASSES AND GUITARS ARE KEPT IN AN ATMOSPHERE CONTROLLED- SMOKE FREE - ROOM  LINED IN CEDARTHIS SPECIAL RUN COMMEMORATES THE 1975 JAZZ BASS THAT WAS RADICAL IN DESIGN WITH A LARGE BODY AND DOUBLE CUTAWAY.  WHILE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN IS A CLASSIC THE ORIGINAL 1975 MODEL WAS MADE FROM LESS THAN TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS AS 1975 WAS PART OF THE ERA WHEN CBS OWNED FENDER AND WAS TRYING TO CUT COSTS.  THIS SPECIAL RUN IS OF ALL TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS INCLUDING:ASH BODY, MAPLE NECK-'70'S "C" SHAPE, ONE PIECE MAPLE FINGERBOARD WITH 7.25" RADIUS, 20 VINTAGE STYLE FRETS, 34" STANDARD SCALE LENGTH, 1.5" NUT, CHROME/NICKEL HARDWARE INCLUDING ASHTRAY BRIDGE COVER, PICKUP COVER, GUARD AROUND KNOBS, AND A THUMB REST.  TUNERS ARE AMERICAN VINTAGE '70'S FENDER-STAMPED OPEN GEAR TUNING MACHINES, THE BRIDGE IS AMERICAN VINTAGE BASS WITH SINGLE GROOVE SADDLES, THE PICKUPS ARE AMERICAN VINTAGE'75 JAZZ BASS SINGLE COIL, AND THE PICKGUARD IS 3-PLY ( BLACK/WHITE/BLACK).  CONTROLS INCLUDE VOLUME 1 FOR NECK PICKUP, VOLUME 2 FOR BRIDGE PICKUP AND MASTER TONE.  THIS IS A PASSIVE BASS.  THE COLOR IS CALLED "AGED NATURAL" AND IS A GLOSS URETHANE OVER NATURAL ASH.  THE FINGERBOARD IS IN-LAYED WITH GOLD PEARLOID MARKERS.UNIQUE FEATURES AS LISTED BY FENDER INCLUDE:"BULLET TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT, 3 BOLT NECK PLATE WITH MICRO-TILT ADJUSTMENT, SYNTHETIC BONE NUT VINTAGE BLACK PLASTIC CONTROL KNOBS.THIS GIRL IS HEAVY AND WEIGHS IN AT ABOUT 9.5 POUNDS SO PLAN ON A THICK PADDED STRAP AND STRAP LOCKS. BASS ALSO SOUNDS GREAT WITH NYLON WOUND OR FLAT WOUND STRINGS FOR A FATTER MORE MELLOW TONE IF YOU ARE SO INCLINED. THE JAZZ BASS DOESN'T ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE BRIGHT DRIVING TONES, BUT SOME JAZZ BASSES DON'T PULL OFF THE MELLO TONE VERY WELL- THIS ONE DOES.I HAVE TRIED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AS MUCH INFO AS POSSIBLE AS I ASSUME THE BUYER OF A BASS OF THIS QUALITY AND PRICE RANGE IS A PRO PLAYER, SERIOUS AMATEUR OR COLLECTOR AND WANTS TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION.  I AM HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, BUT MUST ADMIT I AM A PLAYER AND NOT A DESIGNER OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER.  THIS IS JUST A GREAT SOUNDING  GREAT FEELING BASS THAT KNOCKS YOU OUT AT THE DOUBLE CUTAWAY JOINS UP WITH YOUR BODY AND THE OTHER SIDE POSITIONS YOUR ARM AND HAND.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE WELCOME AND PAY A FLAT $145 SHIPPING FEE AND ANY CUSTOMS DUTIES.  SHIPPING IS BY UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AND THE POSTAL SERVICE AS A 42" ( 106 CM) LENGTH LIMIT FOR SHIPMENTS TO SOME COUNTRIES. IF YOURS IS ONE OF THEM THE BASS WILL BE SHIPPED WITH THE NECK UNBOLTED AND WITH A NEW PADDED GIG BAG INSTEAD OF THE HARDSHELL CASE.  FULLY INSURED.  THE ALTERNATIVE IS A DIFFERENT CARRIER AND THE COST RUNS UP TO $350.SHIPMENT IN THE U.S. IS A FLAT $55 AND INCLUDES INSURANCE TO THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT.  SHIPPING IS A BIT EXPENSIVE DUE TO WEIGHT AND INSURANCE.SEE MY FEEDBACK ON CUSTOM AND COLLECTOR BASS SALES AND ITEMS IN GENERAL.