This bass must absolutely be one of the last Standard Jazz basses produced before the Fullerton reissues began to dominate the market. It has a '78 serial number, '82 pot dates and an early '83 neck date. As crazy as it may sound, this all adds up to one baddass Jazz bass with a neck and tone to die for. I've played more Fender Jazz basses than I can count over the years; Some were good, some were dogs and a rare few were superb. This particular '83 falls into the "great" category. The "A" neck has my favorite profile: small and slightly thin. Not quite as thin as a Geddy Lee Jazz, but close. The nut width looks to be 1 7/16" and you can wrap your left hand around it with no problem at all. It's fast and true all the way into the upper register and if you're into soloing, you'll be able to do just that with the greatest of ease. The tone is exactly what a Jazz bass should provide: a great, round, low neck pickup growl backed up by a punchy, burpy mid- shaped bridge pickup tone. I'm telling you, it's exactly what I look for in a Jazz bass, so I hope I'm speaking the language you guys and gals want to hear. This bass comes from a private collection and we've known about it for years, but just was not able to get our mitts on it. Well, this year at the Orlando Guitar Show, fate smiled upon us and this beauty came home in the 'Elkmobile. The condition is exceptional, showing only the slightest of playwear and the frets, finish and hardware are all still in fantastic shape. A white pickup cover Jazz bass is rare unto itself, much less one in this condition. For either the player or collector, this instrument will surely please in all aspects and we thank you for giving us a few moments of your day. It's 'Elk time, all the time here so come on in- the water's fine!