Fender Japan Jaguar Bass JAB Vintage White 2006

Fender Japan Jaguar Bass JAB Vintage White 2006

Fender Jaguar Bass, vintage white, crafted in Japan 2006. These are pretty tricky to find, but they're a very fun little discovery when you do. There's been a few takes on the Jag Bass over the years, but this first version from the mid 00s out of Japan is the coolest. Firstly, it looks spectacular: offset body with all those classic curves, block inlays, bold logos, heaps of chrome, all dressed to impress in crisp vintage white. Dang... that's pretty. The full scale neck is slim, akin to a vintage style Jazz Bass, and balances well against the offset body. The real fun begins when you start messing with the switches. There's an on/off for each pickup, like a Jaguar guitar, as well as a phase switch for the bridge pickup, on the panel on the lower horn. Those work with the master volume and tone knobs near the jack. The upper horn has the active gear: a passive/active switch and a wheel each to wind in bass and treble. A one trick vintage-horse this is surely not. You can dial 70s slap spanky tones, big growly P-style beef, or some really lovely full and rich traditional Jazz style balance in there, all with a bit of playing around. Good lookers this good lookin' seldom hang around long!

Model: Fender Japan Jaguar Bass JAB 
Made: Japan, 2005-6
Serial: R072837
Finish: vintage white, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 38mm nut, vintage C
Weight: 4.345g
Mods: pickguard replaced
Pickups: Fender Japan JB-Vintage x2, active bass/treble boost preamp
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end, edges and front near the G tuner post. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs on the horns, belly carve, elbow area and back edge and some dimples in the middle of the body. The sides have some dents and scuffs in the elbow area and some dimples near the jack and bottom horn. The front has dimples and scuffs in the elbow area, dimples around the bridge and near the jack and some play wear on the guard and horns. The guard has a handful of minor cracks and some lines that aren't 100% straight up close.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only