1985 Fender Boxer Series Jazz Bass Special PJ bass PJ-535 Medium Scale Black, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,299.99
$1,299.99
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Up for sale, a 1985 Fender Jazz Bass Special medium scale PJ bass model PJ-535 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An evolution of the bass known simply as the "P-J" in Fender Japan's earliest catalogs, the Jazz Bass Special is part of the Boxer line, produced at the venerable Fujigen factory in Japan. This uncommon “Made in Japan” model closely resembles the features and tone of the bass that Duff McKagan would make famous with Guns N’ Roses, yet with a distinctive angled pickup pair.
The Hot Rod J-50 single coil bridge pickup has lots of presence and midrange character, and the Hot Rod P-40 split-coil pickup has bold punch and treble growl. Both pickups have oversized pole pieces and are wound hotter than Fender Japan's vintage series pickups, delivering a sound worthy of the instrument's slick '80s look, that are governed by a three-way selector switch, dedicated Volume knobs for each pickup, and a center-detent TBX Tone control. From 0-5, the TBX is a standard tone control, but from 5-10 the resistance decreases, allowing more bass, treble, presence and output to flow to the amp. Weighing 7lbs 12oz, this PJ-535 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender U, measuring .805” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 32”
-Nut: 1 9/16”
-Tuners: Clover buttons
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Small blue “60” sticker on peghead denotes price (¥60,000)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Hot Rod P-40 split-coil (N), Hot Rod J-50 single coil (B)
-Controls: Volume x2, TBX Tone (center-detent), Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1985
-Hardware: Bridge with barrel saddles
-Plastics: F-stamped black knobs, pickup covers
The gloss Black finish shows light pick scuffing on top and some faint nicks and finish scratches consistent with careful use. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A padded gigbag is included.
The Hot Rod J-50 single coil bridge pickup has lots of presence and midrange character, and the Hot Rod P-40 split-coil pickup has bold punch and treble growl. Both pickups have oversized pole pieces and are wound hotter than Fender Japan's vintage series pickups, delivering a sound worthy of the instrument's slick '80s look, that are governed by a three-way selector switch, dedicated Volume knobs for each pickup, and a center-detent TBX Tone control. From 0-5, the TBX is a standard tone control, but from 5-10 the resistance decreases, allowing more bass, treble, presence and output to flow to the amp. Weighing 7lbs 12oz, this PJ-535 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender U, measuring .805” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 32”
-Nut: 1 9/16”
-Tuners: Clover buttons
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Small blue “60” sticker on peghead denotes price (¥60,000)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Hot Rod P-40 split-coil (N), Hot Rod J-50 single coil (B)
-Controls: Volume x2, TBX Tone (center-detent), Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1985
-Hardware: Bridge with barrel saddles
-Plastics: F-stamped black knobs, pickup covers
The gloss Black finish shows light pick scuffing on top and some faint nicks and finish scratches consistent with careful use. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A padded gigbag is included.
