Fender MIJ JB75-100US Cherry Sunburst Jazz Bass Made in Japan Tokai Gakki

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Fender Japan MIJ JB75-100US Jazz Bass Cherry Sunburst US Pickups

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We see a steady stream of exceptional instruments—but every so often, one stands out in a way that truly commands your attention. This Jazz Bass is a perfect example: visually striking and built with a level of craftsmanship and detail that easily rivals Fender’s finest U.S.-made models.  An unusual spec Japan exclusive head turner with mountains of 70s Jazz Bass vibe, stunning aesthetics and outstanding tone.

Specifications
Weight: 10 lbs 4 oz

Case: Fender FB620 Gig Bag

Nut Width: 1.5 in

12th Fret Width: 2.23 in

1st Fret Depth: 0.82 in

12th Fret Depth: 0.95 in

Neck Profile: U

Nut Material: Bone

Body Material: Ash

Body Finish: Cherry Sunburst, Polyester Gloss Clearcoat

Neck Material : Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Number of Frets: 20

Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inch / 184.1 mm

Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)

Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style

Pickups: US-made Vintage Jazz Bass single coil x2

Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Tone

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Serialization: S0XXXXX, Made In Japan

Country of manufacture: Japan

Condition

This bass is in Excellent condition. There are scattered fine scratches such as pick marks across the surface of the body. There are signs of light buckle rash on the back of the body. A few notable scrapes and scratches around the perimeter of the lower bout and lower horn are visible in certain lighting (pictured). There are minor scuffs on the perimeter of the headstock that are more noticeable by feel than visually. The frets show minor signs of wear (no significant wear spots) and have plenty of life remaining with no buzzing or dead frets. The truss rod is in good working order with adjustability in both directions. The neck is straight with no signs of warping or waviness. The metal parts show minor signs of patina. There are no areas of separation in the neck binding and the gloss finish on the neck is perfectly smooth. The electronics are in excellent working order and do not show signs of modification.

This bass has been professionally set up with DR Sunbeam 45-105 strings, medium-low action with optimally adjusted relief, intonation dialed in up and down the neck, and pickup height set. This beautiful bass is well balanced and weighs 10.25 pounds. A brand new Fender FB620 gig bag is included. Hard case available upon request at additional cost, please send us a message for details and options.

Overview

A high specification rarity produced exclusively for the Japanese market as a ’75 Jazz Bass reissue, this bass is unusual for having a premium ash body with stunning figuring, rosewood fretboard (vs maple) and Cherry Sunburst finish. It is likely this bass was made by Tokai Gakki around 2007-2008 given the serial number, stamping on the parts and construction methods.  

The vintage spec 34-in scale one piece maple neck is topped by a gorgeously figured 7.25-inch radius chocolate colored rosewood fretboard with expertly applied creme binding and white pearloid block inlays. A 3-bolt neck joint with micro-tilt mechanism, head-side bullet type truss rod nut, and large trapezoidal tuning peg plates round out the period appropriate appointments. The slim 70s-style neck sports a period appropriate U-profile (width and depth measurements above) feels amazing in hand and is instantly familiar. The gloss finish on the neck is smooth and flawless and fit and finish of the 20 medium jumbo frets is outstanding.

Electronics and Tone

The tone from the JB75-100US is the stuff of Jazz Bass dreams, with plenty of low-end punch and midrange focus and growl for days. Thanks to the ash body, tight and focused bass is complimented by fast attack and note definition while the rosewood board slightly rounds and warms up the top end. The US-made Jazz Bass single coil Jazz pickups are the same as those used for the American Standard Jazz, offering excellent growl, spank and cut from the bridge pickup and rounder low end depth and thump from the neck pickup. Controls are traditional neck volume, bridge volume, and master tone. The high-quality original made in Japan 250k pots are paired with a 0.047µF poly film cap. No modifications are noticeable to the standard Jazz Bass wiring and everything is in great working order.