Bought a used MIJ Jazz Bass...

Jack L. · May 11th, 2003, 07:30 PM

Just picked up a "Made in Japan" Used Jazz Bass. I looked up the serial # which is "H+six digits" which puts it around 1988-89. It's 3 color sunburst, rosewood neck and gold transition logo.

What did they call the MIJ Jazz Bass reissue in 1988?

It looks identical to the US 1962 Reissue.

It came without a pickguard, but no big deal. I like the Jaco look it has. It plays wonderful and has no fretwear, it must have been rarely played.

Thanks,
Jack L.

4mal · May 12th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Haven't a clue as to what they called the '88 re-issue but congrats on the new J.

Jack L. · May 12th, 2003, 07:51 PM

Thanks, I guess they must have called it a 60's Reissue Jazz Bass in 88-89. The bass is great for what I'll be playing. My son gave it a recording test last night.

Started a new job today after being off for three months.
Looks like I'll be working out of my home a lot and doing online training. Lots of time to play the new bass.

Does anyone have a extra Jazz Bass tortise shell guard laying around?

Take care,
Jack L.

brock29609 · May 12th, 2003, 08:54 PM

I'll be happy to sell you a white pearl one or a black three-ply. Won't ask for much. Email me if interested.

TACurtis · May 14th, 2003, 10:13 AM

Jack, we want photos! We want mp3s! We want details on your purchase! How does it play? What kind of strings?

Stop teasing and get down to the nitty-gritty, bro!

4mal · May 14th, 2003, 10:04 PM

So Jack - you're a software guy ? Welcome to my in between webex sessions hang ... here and talkbass!

'now gonna pipe a beer to /dev/null and off to dinner - NYC this week!

Jack L. · May 15th, 2003, 03:04 PM

Sorry, new job and it's been hectic trying to train, get all the paperwork together and still run the house.

I still haven't got a chance to take pics yet, maybe later.

By the way the bass plays and sounds, you'd think it was a Original 60's Jazz Bass. The wear is just right, but what I can't understand is no fretwear anywhere? They must have been using flatwounds or it just didn't get played much. Well, it's getting played alot now. My son plays guitar and bass too! It always seems that I share my equipment with my son.

I'm going to hold off on getting a pickguard for now, no money.

Well, the new jobs sending me out to New Jersey next week, and Chicago in June, wish me luck.

Take care,
Jack

http://www.geocities.com/jslawson55/index.html

There's a pic of the Jazz Bass if you scroll down my webpage.

May 11th, 2003, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jack L. TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Amherst, NY Posts: 56	Bought a used MIJ Jazz Bass... Just picked up a "Made in Japan" Used Jazz Bass. I looked up the serial # which is "H+six digits" which puts it around 1988-89. It's 3 color sunburst, rosewood neck and gold transition logo. What did they call the MIJ Jazz Bass reissue in 1988? It looks identical to the US 1962 Reissue. It came without a pickguard, but no big deal. I like the Jaco look it has. It plays wonderful and has no fretwear, it must have been rarely played. Thanks, Jack L.

May 12th, 2003, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jack L. TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Amherst, NY Posts: 56	MIJ Jazz Bass... Thanks, I guess they must have called it a 60's Reissue Jazz Bass in 88-89. The bass is great for what I'll be playing. My son gave it a recording test last night. Started a new job today after being off for three months. Looks like I'll be working out of my home a lot and doing online training. Lots of time to play the new bass. Does anyone have a extra Jazz Bass tortise shell guard laying around? Take care, Jack L.

May 12th, 2003, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
brock29609 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 106	. I'll be happy to sell you a white pearl one or a black three-ply. Won't ask for much. Email me if interested.

May 15th, 2003, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jack L. TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Amherst, NY Posts: 56	Update on the Jazz Bass.. Sorry, new job and it's been hectic trying to train, get all the paperwork together and still run the house. I still haven't got a chance to take pics yet, maybe later. By the way the bass plays and sounds, you'd think it was a Original 60's Jazz Bass. The wear is just right, but what I can't understand is no fretwear anywhere? They must have been using flatwounds or it just didn't get played much. Well, it's getting played alot now. My son plays guitar and bass too! It always seems that I share my equipment with my son. I'm going to hold off on getting a pickguard for now, no money. Well, the new jobs sending me out to New Jersey next week, and Chicago in June, wish me luck. Take care, Jack http://www.geocities.com/jslawson55/index.html There's a pic of the Jazz Bass if you scroll down my webpage.

May 12th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,153	Haven't a clue as to what they called the '88 re-issue but congrats on the new J.

May 14th, 2003, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
TACurtis TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 24	Jack, we want photos! We want mp3s! We want details on your purchase! How does it play? What kind of strings? Stop teasing and get down to the nitty-gritty, bro!

May 14th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,153	So Jack - you're a software guy ? Welcome to my in between webex sessions hang ... here and talkbass! 'now gonna pipe a beer to /dev/null and off to dinner - NYC this week!