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1993-1994 Fender Japan JBG-70 Jazz Bass - Satin Red, Gold Hardware - MIJ Fujigen Era
This is a Fender Japan JBG-70 Jazz Bass, crafted during the Fujigen era of Fender Japan production. The neck heel carries the "MADE IN JAPAN" marking with serial number O040857, which places it in 1993-1994.
The JBG-70 is a discontinued Fender Japan model that pairs a satin see-through finish with a body-color headstock carrying a gold Fender logo, full gold hardware and a black pickguard. This example wears a red satin finish with the open grain of the body showing through, and offers the classic dual-pickup Jazz Bass layout in a dressed-up package.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Fender Japan JBG-70 Jazz Bass
- Year: 1993-1994 (serial O040857)
- Country of Origin: Japan (Fujigen)
- Color: Red, satin see-through finish with body-color headstock
- Body: Solid body, open-grain wood visible through the satin finish
- Neck: Maple, bolt-on (4-bolt, gold neck plate)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, dot inlays, 20 frets
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Pickups: Two Jazz Bass single-coil pickups
- Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone
- Bridge: Vintage-style 4-saddle bridge (gold)
- Tuners: Open-gear clover-key tuners (gold)
- Nut width: 38.5 mm
- Neck thickness: 14.3 mm at 1st fret / 21.1 mm at 12th fret
- String action at 12th fret: 2 mm (bass side) / 2 mm (treble side)
- Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Good
- Body: Scratches and dings, plus sticker residue. A metal Fender emblem and a "BELL" nameplate have been added to the top of the body by a previous owner (not factory items).
- Neck: Good condition.
- Truss rod: Not tested.
- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining.
- Hardware: Clear wear to the gold plating on the tuner keys; tarnish on the control plate, bridge and neck plate; corrosion around the output jack (vintage patina).
- Electronics: Tested and fully functional.
- Modifications: None.
A player-grade Jazz Bass with honest wear for its age. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual bass for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS BASS ==
The JBG-70 is a less commonly seen corner of the Fender Japan catalog: a Fujigen-built Jazz Bass with a body-color headstock and gold hardware, made during the 1990s MIJ period. With its satin red finish over open grain and a classic two-pickup layout, it is a solid, gig-ready bass with real Japan Vintage character.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
