Fender Made In Japan Limited International Color Jazz Bass Guitar, Maple, Monaco Yellow

The Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color series takes us back in time to the early 1980’s. This reissue instruments are inspired by a short-lived US production run that was based on the MIJ Traditional series, decked out in 70’s appointments and decadent colors named after exotic locations throughout the world.

This Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Jazz Bass in Monaco Yellow is an exceptional example of Fender’s expert-level craftsmanship. Taking notes from the original blueprints, this J-Bass features a 70’s “U” shaped neck, 4-saddle vintage-style bridge, and vintage-style split-coil J-Bass pickups. A 3-ply eggshell pickguard accents the finish color perfectly, and vintage-style tuners keep your strings in check while aesthetically matching the 40-year-old-guitar vibe. While this bass looks and sounds like it came from decades ago, Fender has taken today’s bassist in mind when it comes to playability. Breaking the vintage mold with a 9.5” radius maple fingerboard adds some modern-day functionality to this P-Bass, providing a familiar feel to the hands of those who might favor slightly flatter board. They’ve also constructed the bodies of this series from Basswood, adding some tonal variety and flare to the mix. While it’s not every day that you come across a vintage International Color guitar from Fender, now you can easily nab your very own brand new one, inspired by the originals, retro spec’d, fresh from the factory.