2005 Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass PJ Electric Bass Guitar FSR Inca Silver, Japan CIJ
$1,499.99
$1,499.99
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Up for sale, a 2005 Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass model AJB in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A "Crafted in Japan" exclusive model not designed for export, this particular Aerodyne is rarely seen outside its country of origin, sporting a Factory Special Run (FSR) Inca Silver finish. Unique both visually and sonically, the Aerodyne combines a PJ pickup configuration and bound body with the sleek looks and comfortable 1 1/2" nut width of the Jazz Bass. The pickups offer both the ample thump and heft of a split coil Precision neck pickup and the midrange cut and articulation of a Jazz pickup at the bridge. This bass weighs 8lbs 14oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 strings, comfortable action and accurate intonation.
The maple neck has a slender U-shaped profile carve with well-rounded shoulders and lightly rolled fretboard edges, measuring .805” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. The thick slab rosewood fretboard has a 7 1/4” radius and pristine slender fretwire, playing cleanly up the 34” scale with a straight neck and a responsive, optimally-adjusted truss rod. The stock bone nut measures 1 1/2” in width. The matching headstock features clover-button tuners that turn smoothly and hold accurate pitch, with clean nickel plating. The “Crafted in Japan” text and R-prefix serial number are present above the four-bolt neck plate.
All of the electronics work as intended, with individual Volume knobs for each pickup and a Master Tone control. The chrome-plated hardware is notably clean, including the bridge, control plate, and Strat-style knobs. The gloss Inca Silver finish is a very rare option, notably brighter in its presentation than Fender's much more prevalent Dolphin Grey finish on Aerodyne models, accented by a multi-ply black pickguard which shows some requisite scuffing on the treble side of the strum path, and framed on top by one-ply binding. This is a well-kept example, with cosmetic wear limited to one notable ding on the back on the treble-side cutaway. The satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.
A gigbag is included.
The maple neck has a slender U-shaped profile carve with well-rounded shoulders and lightly rolled fretboard edges, measuring .805” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. The thick slab rosewood fretboard has a 7 1/4” radius and pristine slender fretwire, playing cleanly up the 34” scale with a straight neck and a responsive, optimally-adjusted truss rod. The stock bone nut measures 1 1/2” in width. The matching headstock features clover-button tuners that turn smoothly and hold accurate pitch, with clean nickel plating. The “Crafted in Japan” text and R-prefix serial number are present above the four-bolt neck plate.
All of the electronics work as intended, with individual Volume knobs for each pickup and a Master Tone control. The chrome-plated hardware is notably clean, including the bridge, control plate, and Strat-style knobs. The gloss Inca Silver finish is a very rare option, notably brighter in its presentation than Fender's much more prevalent Dolphin Grey finish on Aerodyne models, accented by a multi-ply black pickguard which shows some requisite scuffing on the treble side of the strum path, and framed on top by one-ply binding. This is a well-kept example, with cosmetic wear limited to one notable ding on the back on the treble-side cutaway. The satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.
A gigbag is included.
