Fender Jazz Bass Special PJ-555 1980s - Black

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Fender PJ-555 Jazz Bass Special comes from the Boxer series, which was part of the early Fender Japan line. Production took place at the Fujigen factory from 1984-1987, during the period when Fender moved some production to Japan to reduce costs while maintaining high quality. It is an evolution of the earlier "P-J" model from the first Fender Japan catalogs, designed as a hybrid of the Precision and Jazz basses, offering tonal versatility. The Boxer series was aimed at the Japanese and export markets, with an original price of around ¥60,000. Models from the 80s are valued for their precise craftsmanship – Japanese luthiers used better materials than some American counterparts from that era. Black version - the entire instrument in gloss black, including the neck and hardware. After 1987, the series evolved, but the original Boxers from Fujigen are considered the best. In 1989-1990, similar models were produced (e.g., with the "I" series), but in a different factory (Dyna Gakki), with minor changes like a wider neck and different pickups.Technical SpecificationsThis bass is a 4-string instrument with a classic construction, but with modern (for the 80s) accents. Here's a detailed breakdown:Specification:Body: Alder – light wood providing good resonance and balance, without excessive weight.Shape: Precision Bass style, but lighter and more ergonomic, with contours for comfort when playing standing up.Finish: Gloss black polyurethane.Neck: Maple with a slim C profile (thin, comfortable for fast playing). 38 mm at the nut (like in a Jazz Bass), scale length 34”, radius 7.25”.Frets: Medium jumbo.Truss rod adjustment from the body side.Hardware:Bridge: Vintage.Tuners: Clover button type (Gotoh FB30), black.Other: Black knobs in F-top style with rubber grips, characteristic only for Boxers.Electronics and Pickups:Configuration: PJ – split-coil Precision (Hot Rod P-40) at the neck for deep, punchy bass and single-coil Jazz (Hot Rod J-50) at the bridge for clarity and midr