{"product_id":"2006-08-fender-japan-ajb-66-aerodyne-jazz-bass-black-matching-headstock","title":"2006-08 Fender Japan AJB-66 Aerodyne Jazz Bass Black Matching Headstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese-market Fender Japan AJB-66 Aerodyne Jazz Bass finished in Black with a matching black headstock and cream body binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the domestic-market Aerodyne configuration rather than the stripped-down export version. The AJB-66 uses the distinctive carved\/radiused Aerodyne body along with a P\/J pickup layout, chrome control plate and matching headstock. Period examples are documented with a basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 34\" scale and 7.25\" fingerboard radius. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics are the classic Aerodyne P\/J setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-style split-coil neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz Bass-style bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo volume controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination gives it considerably more range than a conventional Jazz Bass, with the thicker low-mid response of the P pickup available alongside the more focused bridge Jazz pickup. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number S098788 is marked “Crafted in Japan.” Fender dates Crafted in Japan S-prefix instruments to approximately 2006-2008, which lines up directly with the documented production period for the AJB-66. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasswood Aerodyne body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound carved\/radiused body top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.25\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP\/J pickup configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Volume \/ 1 Tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching black headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial S098788\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is Very Good. There is general cosmetic wear throughout from normal use, including scattered scratches, small marks and wear to the glossy black finish. The back in particular shows some light surface scratching, but there is nothing that takes away significantly from the overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original pickguard is missing. The mounting holes are still present around the face of the bass, as shown clearly in the photos. I would disclose this prominently since these originally carried a black 3-ply pickguard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show minimal wear and have been rated approximately 9.4\/10 with plenty of life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very cool Japanese-market Aerodyne from the mid-2000s, especially with the black finish, matching headstock and cream binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Padded Gig Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 34“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.4\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (4th): .09“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .06“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8lbs 8.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 7.9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - G4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54343941325164,"sku":"JGC-0250","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03195_335fc946-d39d-42c5-9f71-2a8529a7fa24.jpg?v=1789050761","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/2006-08-fender-japan-ajb-66-aerodyne-jazz-bass-black-matching-headstock","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}