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I just bought a Jackson 4 string Bass guitar from a private owner. There is no serial number. Only marking on the back of the headstock is a stamped "used". The pick up config is a flat top humbucker in the bridge and a flat top single coil (not split) in the neck. They look identical but the bridge p/u is fatter. There are 2 volume controls and 1 tone. After google search, All I can find is a similar style from early 90's MIJ. The only difference is the ones found have 2 volume and 2 tones. These are the C4 model. Any help on identifying a model / year without a s/n is no doubt difficult but I hope not impossible. Any responses will be appreciated.
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A pic would be useful.
The 'used' stamp indicates a manufacturer reconditioned model or a factory second. May have had a finish flaw, electronics problem etc.
Therefore, it couldn't be sold as new. The serial/neck plate is removed and a blank plate is re-attached. Oftentimes, a stickered serial is applied to the headstock...no doubt the sticker was removed if it had one.96xxxxx, 97xxxxx and 98xxxxx serials oftentimes don't indicate '96, '97 and '98. -
Is it in this catalogue from 2000?
C20MJ? 2001 catalogue.
Last edited by Mudlark; 11-21-2016, 01:54 PM.96xxxxx, 97xxxxx and 98xxxxx serials oftentimes don't indicate '96, '97 and '98.Comment
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YES! It looks exactly like the C20MJ. (only blue). Lol...Comment
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The "USED" / No Serial Numbers guitars were part of an inventory close out. Fender didn't want to be stuck with warranty work when buying out C/J, so the existing inventory was sold under the condition of no serial numbers and parts marked used so no warranty work would be covered.Comment
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I stand corrected.
I mistakenly thought they were part of the reconditioned models, but after reading that, my memory has been jogged.96xxxxx, 97xxxxx and 98xxxxx serials oftentimes don't indicate '96, '97 and '98.Comment
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