fender japan

  1. sonicblue62

    No longer available Fender Fretless Jazz Bass MIJ PRICE DROP

    Made in Japan Fender fretless Jazz. The project I intended to use it for has changed direction, so off it goes. Lovely grain on the fretless rosewood board. Neck is nice and straight. Body has a few dings, which I have tried to show in the pics. Weighs in at 8 lbs, 8 ozs. Pickups sound great. A...
  2. Fender Japan 2019 Limited Edition Antigua Jazz Bass
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    For sale Fender Japan 2019 Limited Edition Antigua Jazz Bass

    Here is your chance to pick up a rare limited edition. I have had it in my studio since 2019 and never play it. I have about 1 hour of playing time total. It still has the original strings that sound brand new. Overall the bass is like new. All case candy and original gig bag included. I am...
    $1,400.00
  3. Patricklm

    SOLD Fender Japan 2019 Limited Edition Antigua Jazz Bass

    Here is your chance to pick up a rare limited edition. I have had it in my studio since 2019 and never play it. I have about 1 hour of playing time total. It still has the original strings that sound brand new. Overall the bass is like new. All case candy and original gig bag included. I am...
  4. CricketWand

    1980's Fender JPN P-Bass bridge - where to find intonation screws?

    I've got a japanese fender p-bass, early 80's and the bridge intonation screws need replacing! I ordered what I thought would work from partsisparts and everything's too big, including the saddle height adjustment screws. Everything is too thick and the threads are wrong. After a bit more...
  5. 60's Jazz Reissue MIJ Flamingo New in 2020
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    For sale 60's Jazz Reissue MIJ Flamingo New in 2020

    Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazz Bass Bought in 2020. Limited run. Beyond mint (as in VERY factory new), nearly zero play time. Exceptional build quality, very tight, fantastic setup and fantastic jazz bass tones. Very punchy pickups. Weight at just over 8 lbs.This color sold out very quick...
    $775.00
  6. Bonafide

    SOLD 60's Jazz Reissue MIJ Flamingo New in 2020

    Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazz Bass Bought in 2020. Limited run. Beyond mint (as in VERY factory new), nearly zero play time. Exceptional build quality, very tight, fantastic setup and fantastic jazz bass tones. Very punchy pickups. Weight at just over 8 lbs.This color sold out very quick...
  7. PRICE DROP Fender Japan Precision Bass Lyte
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    For sale PRICE DROP Fender Japan Precision Bass Lyte

    Back on market- For sale only- 1985-6 MIJ Fender Precision Bass Lyte, excellent condition, pearl white with maple neck and rosewood fret board. Neck is jazz-sized, with 1 1/2” nut and slim neck profile. All original hardware and electronics, 2-band 9 volt preamp (battery encased in rear...
    $500.00
  8. halfwound121

    SOLD PRICE DROP Fender Japan Precision Bass Lyte

    Back on market- For sale only- 1985-6 MIJ Fender Precision Bass Lyte, excellent condition, pearl white with maple neck and rosewood fret board. Neck is jazz-sized, with 1 1/2” nut and slim neck profile. All original hardware and electronics, 2-band 9 volt preamp (battery encased in rear...
  9. O

    HELP: Fender Japan Jazz Special no Serial Code?

    Hey TB! First post so be gentle I'm trying to identify the model and authenticity of this bass. It's advertised as a 1988-1989 Fender Japan Jazz Bass Special I'm having trouble finding similar pictures of other Fender MIJ Jazz Special, can anyone please help?
  10. Bart Funk Bass

    FENDER JAZZ BASS '75 REISSUE MADE IN JAPAN 1994 - SOUND TEST

  11. dwagner

    Fender Japan run frequency?

    I've noticed places like Chicago Music Exchange and other dealers get some Fender Japan basses from time to time. It isn't consistent, and it almost feels like Fender Japan must go through stages of doing runs of a certain kind or series of bass and then they lay off. I really like the...
  12. Bass4ThePublic

    Question about Japanese Jazz Bass

    Are the neck pockets on Japanese Fender 62 reissue jazz basses cut the same as American and Mexican models? I have a custom bass neck coming soon and I want to have a snug fit.
  13. Byn

    Fender precision lyte bass question.

    Hello guys i tried to remove the neck of my bass to know whats written inside and if it’s a 100% legit japanese fender. And i found out these. It says pjr-cr and jr-cr And a letter F and a color blue dot. does anyone knows the meaning of these? Thanks!!
  14. B

    Help identifying P-bass pickup

    Hello, I own Fender Precision PB-62 RI Made in Japan 1993-1994. I am wondering what pickups it is:
  15. ZSN624

    FGN Basses Sound Like poopie?

    Does anyone have experiences with FGN(Fujigen) basses? Such as NJB, NPB or JMJ? I only used to have one, NPB10M, or it was called NPB100 for an early model. It has an ash body, maple one-piece neck and fingerboard. It doesn't sound like the sound of the 80s and early 90s Japanese Fender AT ALL...
  16. MoeTown1986

    NBD! 62 Reissue P!

    Just came in today. Scored this off of reverb. 2006-2007 CIJ PB62. I threw it on the bench and put CTS pots, switchcraft jack, orange cap, shielded everything, Fender Vintage bridge, tort guard, and tug bar. Came with Fender Flats, but I restrung it with TI’s. Can’t wait to gig her this weekend.
  17. Basses_20190707_150620 (8)

    Basses_20190707_150620 (8)

    1994 Precision bass LYTE (MIJ)
  18. mikesmallrules

    Fender "Classic 60s" Precision (MIJ 2017): Stock pickup?

    I just bought one of these. Love it so far, but can't find any specs online. I'm curious about what type of pickup it has. Anybody know?
  19. JimHouchin

    Fender Japan Limited Edition Basses for 2019

    ..... Fender Unveils Limited Edition Made In Japan Basses .... Looks like five reissue basses from Japan! Two of them are basswood! Can't wait to see them in the wild. THE PINK JAZZ WILL BE MINE! :-) Fender has announced a new line of limited edition Made in Japan instruments including a...
  20. kodiakblair

    Last NPPBD for me of 2018

    Now I'm not a big fan of either Dusty Hill or Sting, nor am I fan of 60's art, so I'm at a loss to explain this thing I have for SC P-basses. Think I saw a picture in "Play Bass Guitar" by Jim Gregory,well Jim's getting the blame,and that was me snared :laugh: With 5 sc P-basses and a 51 slab...
  21. Aggers

    Fake MIJ Fender?

    Greetings So I bought via auction from Japan this MIJ 'N' serial Jazz. I had never seen a maple fret board with dot inlays, and on that colour with the Basslines/SD pups with the spiral bridge, so I was intrigued. The serial number indicates that it is a 93/94. The colour was available at...
  22. 1986 loaded Squire Jazz bass Body
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    For sale 1986 loaded Squire Jazz bass Body

    This is a fine MIJ Body with a beautiful cream finish, only a couple of scratches on the back. Loaded with CTS pots vintage 60s style bridge and Fender 74 pure vintage pickups. I also have the Warmoth neck for sale on here. It’s was a fine bass. Selling for recent Rick purchase. 275.00 shipped.
    $275.00
  23. potsos

    SOLD 1986 loaded Squire Jazz bass Body

    This is a fine MIJ Body with a beautiful cream finish, only a couple of scratches on the back. Loaded with CTS pots vintage 60s style bridge and Fender 74 pure vintage pickups. I also have the Warmoth neck for sale on here. It’s was a fine bass. Selling for recent Rick purchase. 275.00 shipped.
  24. MIJ Fender Jaguar
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    For sale MIJ Fender Jaguar

    Hey y’all, I have a 2006/7 Hot Rod Red MIJ Jaguar with a rosewood fretboard, matching headstock, and block inlays up for sale/trade. The bass is in really good condition, with only a few surface scratches on the back (bucklerash) and a small knick on the rear lower body side (I tried to capture...
    $900.00
  25. Waaavy Rosegold

    SOLD MIJ Fender Jaguar

    Hey y’all, I have a 2006/7 Hot Rod Red MIJ Jaguar with a rosewood fretboard, matching headstock, and block inlays up for sale/trade. The bass is in really good condition, with only a few surface scratches on the back (bucklerash) and a small knick on the rear lower body side (I tried to capture...
  26. Fender Japan 75 RI Jazz
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    For sale Fender Japan 75 RI Jazz

    For sale is a 1997 Fender Japan 75 RI. I recently picked this up as a partial trade on my local CL but just not bonding with it. Overall excellent condition for a 21 year old instrument. Couple of small indents on back of neck and one on the upper horn of the body. Neck is straight and truss rod...
    $765.00
  27. Mammoth_Bass

    SOLD Fender Japan 75 RI Jazz

    For sale is a 1997 Fender Japan 75 RI. I recently picked this up as a partial trade on my local CL but just not bonding with it. Overall excellent condition for a 21 year old instrument. Couple of small indents on back of neck and one on the upper horn of the body. Neck is straight and truss rod...
  28. RARE Fender Japan JB62M medium scale 32"Jazz Bass with maple fretboard
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    For sale RARE Fender Japan JB62M medium scale 32"Jazz Bass with maple fretboard

    Fender Japan JB62M - these are no longer made, and this is the only one I’ve ever seen with a maple fretboard. It is possibly one-of-kind. Frets are also old style non-jumbo size. It was most likely a one-off special order in Japan in the mid-1990s. All original parts and strung with great...
    $825.00
  29. JS00

    SOLD RARE Fender Japan JB62M medium scale 32"Jazz Bass with maple fretboard

    Fender Japan JB62M - these are no longer made, and this is the only one I’ve ever seen with a maple fretboard. It is possibly one-of-kind. Frets are also old style non-jumbo size. It was most likely a one-off special order in Japan in the mid-1990s. All original parts and strung with great...
  30. Fender Japan, 70's Style Bass Tuning Machines / Tuners From 1999 Jazz Bass
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    For sale Fender Japan, 70's Style Bass Tuning Machines / Tuners From 1999 Jazz Bass

    Here are some very nice Fender Japan tuning machines. They were pulled from a 1999 '75 Reissue Jazz Bass neck. All of them work well, and hold tune as they should. No major hazing. They do show a hint of tarnishing (the Nickel has gotten a little darker). They are still tip, top for a set of 19...
    $55.00
  31. Alan Ace Cooper

    No longer available Fender Japan, 70's Style Bass Tuning Machines / Tuners From 1999 Jazz Bass

    Here are some very nice Fender Japan tuning machines. They were pulled from a 1999 '75 Reissue Jazz Bass neck. All of them work well, and hold tune as they should. No major hazing. They do show a hint of tarnishing (the Nickel has gotten a little darker). They are still tip, top for a set of 19...
  32. Piem

    Fender Japan JBV-950 fretless

    Hi fellow thumper, just got my hand on a nice MIJ Fender 5-string fretless from around 1988. Couldn’t find anything online. Seems to be a rare as hell axe. Maybe one of you guys can help me out with some information. Highly appreciated!!
  33. pudgychef

    Fender Japan Traditional and Hybrid series Ps and Js

    I just saw these for the first time yesterday - sort of like the MIM Classic Series (traditional) and the American Original Series (Hybrid) I am not sure who is building the current MIJ Fenders - but I like the looks of that Hybrid Series 50s P - the only reason my MIM 50s was moved on was...
  34. UnDoNe

    NBD - Capri Orange Fender Japan Jazz

    Hi all, I've always had a soft spot for Capri Orange and couldn't resist when this came up on Reverb a few weeks back. It's a 1993 MIJ '62 reissue, one of the "non-export" versions. A few battlescars, and the neck pickup doesn't work so I need to take it apart and see what's going on, but...
  35. Gbass75

    New bass coming my way... modification questions!

    Hey, Y'all... so it seems I'm about to be the fourth owner of a beautiful Jazz Bass that was first advertised here on TalkBass some years ago... SOLD - FENDER JAPAN jazz bass 65 Reissue ...I picked it up off of Reverb.com; where the seller warned me that the neck is VERY thin. I decided to...
  36. Jordandrinkwine

    Sudden Scarcity in REAL Mustang Basses?

    Is it just me or is it all of a sudden REALLY hard to get your hands on a moderately-prices original Fender Mustang as of late? Not the new mim models with the PJ configuration, but the real ones with the mini split coil and the fat bridges? I’ve been dying to get my hands on one for a personal...
  37. Jazz Bass Pickguards for Fender "MADE IN JAPAN" 75 Reissue
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    For sale Jazz Bass Pickguards for Fender "MADE IN JAPAN" 75 Reissue

    Used, Fender Made In Japan, 75 Reissue Jazz Bass Pickguards. 3 Ply, White/Black/White and Clear. Both are in very good condition but both have their share of fingernail swirls and other usage marks. $17 each or $30 for both. No screws are included. PayPal is the way to get them shipped to your...
    $17.00
  38. Alan Ace Cooper

    SOLD Jazz Bass Pickguards for Fender "MADE IN JAPAN" 75 Reissue

    Used, Fender Made In Japan, 75 Reissue Jazz Bass Pickguards. 3 Ply, White/Black/White and Clear. Both are in very good condition but both have their share of fingernail swirls and other usage marks. $17 each or $30 for both. No screws are included. PayPal is the way to get them shipped to your...
  39. Fender Japan JB62-WAL Ash/Rosewood Walnut finish Jazz Bass 8 Lbs! w/Hard Case
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    For sale Fender Japan JB62-WAL Ash/Rosewood Walnut finish Jazz Bass 8 Lbs! w/Hard Case

    Fender Japan JB62-WAL Jazz Bass with hard case. 8 Lbs!!! Ash body with beautiful Walnut brown finish. Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard This bass is in very good used condition. It has fresh D'addario XL nickel strings and was professionally set up. This is a pretty rare bass to find in the US...
    $650.00
  40. BFISHER1970

    SOLD Fender Japan JB62-WAL Ash/Rosewood Walnut finish Jazz Bass 8 Lbs! w/Hard Case

    Fender Japan JB62-WAL Jazz Bass with hard case. 8 Lbs!!! Ash body with beautiful Walnut brown finish. Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard This bass is in very good used condition. It has fresh D'addario XL nickel strings and was professionally set up. This is a pretty rare bass to find in the US...