Here for sale we have a Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe electric bass guitar in Blue Burst finish. Made in the USA in 1996, this bass is an early example of Fender's American Deluxe series basses, and features several aesthetic and functional refinements over the Standard series. Naturally, a bolt-on construction is employed, and comprises an Alder body with an Ash veneer to the front and back, Graphite reinforced Maple neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a String-Through Body​/​Toploading Deluxe bridge and Gender Deluxe open-geared tuning machines. A pair of Fender 'New Design' J-Bass humbucking pickups are installed, which can be thought of as early noiseless pickups. These are wired to an active on-board preamp with controls for master volume, 3 band boost​/​cut EQ and a pickup pan. The Maple neck plays exceptionally well, with a profile which might be described as a moderately-slim 'D' shape. This encourages ergonomic thumb positioning in all registers for easy reach and comfortable playability. The nut width at 1.50" provides ample string spacing for accurate fretting, whilst the satin finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 34" scale. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, providing a tactile and durable playing surface right the way up the register. The generous double-cutaways improve access to the upper frets, ensuring that the full range of the instrument is unobstructed. Amplified, the pair of Fender 'New Design' J-Bass pickups deliver thick and full bodied bass tones, with plenty of deep lows and a driving mid range that is sure to lay a solid foundation in any mix. The middle position is of course nicely round and warm, whilst the bridge position is bright and spanky, perfectly capturing all of the attack and sparkle from your playing. The on-board active preamp provides comprehensive control of your sound right on the instrument, with a pickup pan control and 3-band EQ allowing you to blend into any musical situation -or indeed stand out when you want to. A fabulously preserved example of an early Jazz Bass Deluxe in a striking rare finish. Brand- Fender Model- Jazz Bass Deluxe Finish- Blue Burst Year- 1996 Made In- USA Body- Alder Top​/​Back- Ash Veneer Neck- Graphite Reinforced Maple Fingerboard- Rosewood Fingerboard Radius- 9.5" Frets- 22 American Standard Scale Length- 34" Nut Width- 1.5" Pickups- Fender 'New Design' J-Bass Humbucking (Early Noiseless) Controls- Master Volume, Treble Boost​/​Cut, Mid Boost​/​Cut, Bass Boost​/​Cut, Pickup Pan

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 104052598090 Weight: 9.55lbs Serial: N6112142 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition. The top rear edge shows some very light chips which expose the wood. Any other markings to the headstock are difficult to discern. Neck: Overall excellent condition. Very light indentation to the rear of the neck is scattered throughout the register.This can be felt under the thumb in the playing position but does not impact the overall playability of the instrument. Any other markings to the neck and fingerboard are difficult to discern. Body: Overall excellent condition. Light to mild scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. This is most notable at the bass side of the strings and centre of the rear face consistent with playwear. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5mm hex) not included. Hardware: Overall very good condition. The pickguard shows signs of shrinking, discolouration and slight warping. This is only apparent on close inspection and is common with plastic parts on an instrument of this age. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 45-100 Electrics: Fully functional. 9v battery not included. Case & Accessories: Original Fender Deluxe Molded Hard Case. Overall good condition. One of the case latches has broken off, leaving a hole where the latch originally was. The case still protects the guitar and functions as expected. No truss rod tool included.