Thanks RB! π It came about quite by accident...
I was close to pulling the trigger on one of those Mex' Fender Classic 70s Jazz models (I think you have or at least had one of those? And I'm sure they're much nicer), however, I had cause to contact a local music shop on another matter, and they happened to have this 'Vintage' on the second-hand rack - in virtually unplayed condition (still had the wrappers on the PG & control plate) ... (except oddly, it had the Fender flats fitted by the previous owner) - and it was at a very low price.
So me being a cheap b'stard - Home it came!