Chopthebass Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Can anyone identify this bass? It’s advertised as a 2017 jazz bass. No other description. The photos say “made in Japan” and the serial number is JD13001710. it has a PJ pickup arrangement too. I could be interested if it’s genuine! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Im wondering if this is a 2013 model (JD13) they did like this one? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I'd say it looks exactly like the GAK 2013 PJ. The only thing that contradicts that though is the GAK blurb (and they may be mistaken) which claims it's a Dyna Gakki build. @Chopthebass's pics clearly show 'Made In Japan' on the headstock & heel. As I understand it, MIJ is exclusively used on Fujigen-built Japanese Fenders, Dynas & Tokais have 'Crafted In Japan' instead. Having said that I'm pretty confident the bass is the same model - either GAK have their facts wrong, or both Dyna & Fujigen both produced these, which reslistically is most likely. Fujigen stopped being Fender Japan's main manufacturer in 1997, but have done occasional production runs since. This bass is probably one of those - and as such might be a bit of a rarity. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Bassassin said: I'd say it looks exactly like the GAK 2013 PJ. The only thing that contradicts that though is the GAK blurb (and they may be mistaken) which claims it's a Dyna Gakki build. @Chopthebass's pics clearly show 'Made In Japan' on the headstock & heel. As I understand it, MIJ is exclusively used on Fujigen-built Japanese Fenders, Dynas & Tokais have 'Crafted In Japan' instead. Having said that I'm pretty confident the bass is the same model - either GAK have their facts wrong, or both Dyna & Fujigen both produced these, which reslistically is most likely. Fujigen stopped being Fender Japan's main manufacturer in 1997, but have done occasional production runs since. This bass is probably one of those - and as such might be a bit of a rarity. I almost don’t think I should question bassassin - but I think that the JD range are very recent ones made by Dyna. the fender japan range seems to had a bit of a reset in the last 2-3 years with differet series and model names so it’s possible they changed manufacturer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: I almost don’t think I should question bassassin - but I think that the JD range are very recent ones made by Dyna. the fender japan range seems to had a bit of a reset in the last 2-3 years with differet series and model names so it’s possible they changed manufacturer? By all means question me - I might know a bit about Japanese stuff, but I'm in no way a Fender expert! If the JD prefix on this suggests it's from a recent (post Fender Japan) range then that would make sense. Not sure how it works now but Fender Japan, which was set up in 1982 as a collaboration between Fender, Kanda Shokai & Yamano Gakki came to an end a few years ago, and the use of MIJ/CIJ as specific factory designations almost certainly ended with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Thanks guys. Any idea what these are worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Chopthebass said: Thanks guys. Any idea what these are worth? £800 to £1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, gareth said: £800 to £1000 Thanks. $950 CAD not too bad then. About 550 pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Chopthebass said: Thanks. $950 CAD not too bad then. About 550 pounds I’d say it’s worth £550, I’ve just sold my 70s RI mim, for £500 and I’d say build quality wise this is probably better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’d say it’s worth £550, I’ve just sold my 70s RI mim, for £500 and I’d say build quality wise this is probably better It’s jap so worth more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, gareth said: It’s jap so worth more I’ve never had a jap one but I’m led to believe so 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just now, Reggaebass said: I’ve never had a jap one but I’m led to believe so 🙂 Personally I think some of the MIM are of equal standard such as the classic series - which I think yours was - the flea, road worn and Mike Dirnt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just now, gareth said: Personally I think some of the MIM are of equal standard such as the classic series - which I think yours was - the flea, road worn and Mike Dirnt Mine was really nice, I couldn’t fault it, I just thought Japanese build was supposed better, but maybe not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I’d love to know how a bass that retailed new for £950 just a few years ago, with the terrible grain matching of the bass in the OP’s photos might be worth more than its original purchase price! £700 tops shop price, more like £600 in a private sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, FDC484950 said: I’d love to know how a bass that retailed new for £950 just a few years ago, with the terrible grain matching of the bass in the OP’s photos might be worth more than its original purchase price! £700 tops shop price, more like £600 in a private sale. If anyone has one for £600 I’m your man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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