Fender International Color Series Jazz Bass Monaco Yellow

The Made in Japan International Color Series revisits a rare coordinate in the logbooks of Fender® history and puts a bright, unique and beloved series back on the map. The bold and captivating International Color collection originally debuted over four decades ago and was produced for less than one year. Introduced in 1981 with appointments steeped in '70s style alongside a fresh palette of colors named for exotic and provocative spots on the map, the International Colors are now coveted by collectors and prized for their exotic beauty and rarity. Available once again in a fittingly limited run, the Made in Japan International Color Series combines vibrant vintage Fender vibe with Made in Japan craftsmanship to produce a transcontinental treasure.

Changing course from the traditional blueprint, these basses boast resonant basswood bodies, 9.5" radius maple fingerboards and medium jumbo frets to accommodate more adventurous playing. The '70s "U" shape neck is outfitted just like the original with elegant binding and white pearloid blocks, convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut, three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism and even the serial number on the headstock face. Vintage-style single-coil Jazz Bass® pickups and 4-saddle bridge with single groove saddles deliver iconic Fender tone and feel.

Easy on the eyes with exceptional playability and bonafide vintage Fender tone, the Made in Japan International Color Jazz Bass® is a retro beauty with select refinements for a supremely comfortable playing experience.

BODY
Body Material
Basswood
Body Finish
Gloss Polyester
Body Shape
Jazz Bass®
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup
Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Controls
Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Switching
None
Configuration
SS
HARDWARE
Bridge
4-Saddle Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Vintage Style
Pickguard
3-Ply Eggshell
Control Knobs
Black Plastic
Neck Plate
3-Bolt
NECK
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape
"U" Shape
Scale Length
34" (86.36 cm)
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets
20
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays
White Pearloid Block