Fender has announced a new line of limited edition Made in Japan instruments including a handful of new basses. The new lineup includes models with traditional specs as well two with “hybrid” models: the Hybrid 50s Precision Bass and the Hybrid 60s Jazz Bass.
“These Hybrid models perfectly mesh the new with the old by taking famous Fender looks and adding player friendly modern specifications,” the company writes. “The recognizable alder body is upgraded with Vintage US pickups, and the satin-finished neck features medium jumbo frets and a 9.84″ (250mm) radius.”
The more replica-based instruments include a Traditional ’60s Jazz Bass, a Traditional Fretless 60s Jazz Bass, and a Traditional ’70s Jazz Bass. Each of the basses takes after a specific year. The ’60s Jazz recreates the ’62 Jazz Bass with a basswood body and rosewood fingerboard while the ’70s Jazz Bass has the ash body, bound neck, and block inlays of the ’75 Jazz Bass. They all have vintage-inspired pickups for old school tone.
The Fender Limited Edition Made In Japan basses debuted at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show. All of them carry a price point of $999.99.
Fender Made in Japan Hybrid 50s Precision Bass Specs:
Scale: | 34″ |
Body: | Alder |
Body Finish: | Polyester |
Neck: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | “U” Shape |
Fingerboard: | Maple |
Nut: | Bone |
Inlays: | Black Dot |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.84″ |
Frets: | 20 Medium Jumbo |
Pickups: | Fender USA Vintage Precision Bass |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage Style |
Tuners: | Vintage Style |
Colors: | Off-White Blonde, US Blonde |
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Fender Made in Japan Hybrid 60s Jazz Bass Specs:
Scale: | 34″ |
Body: | Alder |
Body Finish: | Polyester |
Neck: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | “U” Shape |
Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
Nut: | Bone |
Inlays: | White Dot |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.84″ |
Frets: | 20 Medium Jumbo |
Pickups: | Fender USA Vintage Jazz Bass |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage Style |
Tuners: | Vintage Style |
Colors: | California Blue, Surf Green |
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Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazz Bass Specs:
Scale: | 34″ |
Body: | Basswood |
Body Finish: | Polyester |
Neck: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | “U” Shape |
Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
Nut: | Bone |
Inlays: | White Dot |
Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ |
Frets: | 20 Vintage Style |
Pickups: | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage Style |
Tuners: | Vintage Style |
Colors: | Flamingo Pink |
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Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazz Bass Fretless Specs:
Scale: | 34″ |
Body: | Alder |
Body Finish: | Polyester |
Neck: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | “U” Shape |
Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
Nut: | Bone |
Inlays: | White Dot |
Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ |
Frets: | Fretless |
Pickups: | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage Style |
Tuners: | Vintage Style |
Colors: | 3-Color Sunburst, Black |
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Fender Made in Japan Traditional 70s Jazz Bass Specs:
Scale: | 34″ |
Body: | Ash |
Body Finish: | Polyester |
Neck: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | “U” Shape |
Fingerboard: | Maple |
Nut: | Bone |
Inlays: | Pearloid Blocks |
Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ |
Frets: | 20 Vintage Style |
Pickups: | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage Style |
Tuners: | Vintage Style |
Colors: | Torino Red, California Blue |
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Does anyone know when these are available to purchase?
Are any of these 32” scale length ?