Reviewer	(name, number of years experience)
Manufacturer	Fender/Japan
Model	'97 Noel Redding Re-issue Jazz Bass
Price	$750.00

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Fingerboard	Rosewood/Fretted
Body Type	Alder/three
Finish	Three color vintage sunburst
Pickup(s)	Passive/Vintage J-Pich-ups

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The bass looks very true to an old Jazz bass. I have seen some re-issue tortise shell pick guards that look like shredded confetti pieces of pizza; however, this one looks true to form. The neck feels great. The bass balances perfectly and although it is very light, feels solid. The sound is OK but I am considering the installation of Seymore Duncan antiquity pickups. I love the Japanese finish as it looks like a vintage job without being overly "thick and glossy" like the more expensive U.S. examples.

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Construction	95%
Playability	95%
Appearance	100%
Sound	95%
Value	100%
Overall	97%

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