Listed as single coils on thomann- easy way to make them cheaper to make.
to be fair the Japanese Metro you traded to me has the single coils too (nordstrand made)
I’ve not checked but tuners don’t look right if he’s selling it as a top line fender japan.
compare to this which looks better https://reverb.com/uk/item/41406488-fender-jazz-bass-62-reissue-jb62-2000-burgundy-mist-metallic-cij-japan
Thats where the relic insects get onto the end grain and start eating big lumps. They have to keep pushing them off and get them eating the finish again like they are supposed to