Tokai AJB114 MIJ Jazz Bass – Matching Headstock

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Professor’s Notes

This is one of those basses that quietly proves its point the moment you plug in. The Gunmetal Blue metallic finish with matching headstock gives it presence, while the feel and balance reinforce that this was built with real care. If you’re looking for a traditional Jazz Bass that behaves like a refined instrument rather than a commodity, this is a particularly strong example.

Specifications

Model: Tokai AJB114
Finish: Gunmetal Blue Metallic (Matching Headstock)
Year: 2022
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz
Case: Original Tokai Gig Bag
Nut Width (measured): 1.51 in
12th Fret Width: 2.22 in
1st Fret Depth: 0.81 in
12th Fret Depth: 0.98 in
Neck Profile: U
Nut Material: Bone
Body Material: 2-piece Alder
Body Finish: Gunmetal Blue Metallic, Polyester Gloss Clearcoat
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 in
Scale Length: 34 in (864 mm)
Bridge: BB-VB 4-Saddle Vintage-Style
Pickups: JB-Vintage MK3 Single Coil ×2
Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Tone
Hardware Finish: Chrome

Description

Tokai’s AJB series follows classic 1960s Jazz Bass architecture, but the difference is in execution. The materials, fit, and finishing work are consistently a step above what most players expect from production instruments, and this example makes that immediately apparent.

Visually, the Gunmetal Blue metallic finish with matching headstock sets this instrument apart from typical Jazz Bass presentations. It has presence without being loud, and it reflects Tokai’s careful finishing work particularly well.

The 2-piece alder body provides a balanced, controlled acoustic response with excellent note definition, while the maple neck and slab rosewood fingerboard give the instrument a familiar but reassuringly solid feel. The vintage-style U profile has substance in the hand without feeling oversized, and the fretwork is clean and consistent across the board.

Hardware quality is equally strong. The bridge and tuners feel stable and precise, with reliable tuning and dependable mechanical response — the kind of details that make a bass easier to live with over time.

Tone and Performance

The JB-Vintage MK3 pickups deliver the familiar Jazz Bass voice with a slightly more refined edge than many standard implementations. The neck pickup produces a rounded, supportive low end with strong fundamental clarity. The bridge pickup offers articulate growl and definition without harshness. Blended settings provide balanced punch and midrange focus that sit naturally in a mix.  Controls follow the traditional J-Bass layout of Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, and Master Tone.

The result is a bass that feels controlled, responsive, and dependable — equally comfortable in studio, rehearsal, or live settings.

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