Made by Fender in Japan, believed to be the highest quality made at the time, these were originally produced from 1984 to 1987. Given the age of this bass, it is in almost perfect condition.

It's generally accepted that the more desirable 'black neck' versions were made between 1984 and 85. These basses were made famous by Duff McKagan of Guns 'n Roses, later of Velvet Revolver.

The pickups, tuners, bridge, electronics, knobs with the Fender "F" logo and rubber grips on them, which is very rare, are all the original and in excellent condition.

The pickups are passive with volume/volume/TBX (tone) controls and a 3-way pickup selector. All came with the black hardware you see. The neck plates and bridges do oxidize over time. Of particular note, under the black finish on the bridge are brass saddles.

This bass appears to have a factory installed Schaller "drop-D" extender. The strings are Thomastik Infeld JF-344 Jazz Bass flatwounds.

The particularly rare finish on this bass is called Burgundy Mist Metallic and has absolutely no flaws other than 2 dings which are located beside the input jack and at the neck adjustment. Photos can be viewed below.

I no longer own this bass, it was sold to a gentleman in Ohio.