2012 Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass w Matching Headstock - Old Candy Red
Crafted in Japan
Full Scale
Serial: # JD12030660
Nut Width: 1.49
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .84
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .99
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz's
Comes in Original Fender Soft Case
Check Out the Demo Video!
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 2012 Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass – Old Candy Red Magic with Serious Mojo 🔥
This ain’t just a bass. This is a work horse, tone-drenched, head-turning beast that’s been out there living the gig life and still looks and plays like a million bucks.
Picture this: a deep, dripping Old Candy Red finish that catches the stage lights like liquid fire. That rich, translucent red glows warm under the spotlights, showing off every subtle swirl of the alder body. Matching headstock? Check. It’s the full Japanese showstopper — sleek Aerodyne lines, razor-sharp contours, and that unmistakable Fender Japan build quality that feels like it was carved by gods who actually play.
Now the good stuff — the mojo.
This bass has been played. Real player wear. Light scratches, honest dings, a couple of battle scars, some tasteful buckle rash, and that beautiful “worming” on the back that only comes from years of being slung over a shoulder and slammed into the back of a van. These aren’t flaws — they’re story marks. Every ding tells you this bass has already earned its stripes on stages that mattered. It’s got soul. It’s got swagger. It’s got that broken-in, perfectly broken-in feel that new basses can only dream about.
But here’s where it gets dangerous: it’s been professionally set up and dialed in for pure, effortless playability and killer tone. Neck is straight, action is buttery low but with zero buzz, frets are polished and happy, and the electronics sing. The dual Jazz Bass pickups deliver that classic punchy growl, tight low end, and glassy high-end snap that cuts through any mix. Plug it in and it responds — responsive, alive, and begging to be pushed.
Whether you’re laying down fat Motown lines, slapping the hell out of it, or floating through dreamy indie grooves, this bass delivers. It feels like an old friend who already knows every note you’re about to play.
Specs that matter:
- 2012 Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass
- Old Candy Red finish with matching headstock
- Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard
- Professional setup — optimized for tone, feel, and reliability
- Moderate player wear = maximum character and mojo
- Overall excellent playing condition
This is the one you keep. The one you reach for when you want tone that feels like home and looks like trouble.
Serious players only. If you want a bass with real soul, hit me up before someone else claims the mojo.
Ready to make it yours? DM for details, pics, or a quick video of this red rocket in action.
The 2012 Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass features a bound, carved-top basswood body with a matching painted headstock. It utilizes a "P/J" pickup configuration with a split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, controlled by two volumes and one master tone.
Specs
Body & Neck
- Body Material: Basswood with cream binding and a carved top.
- Neck Material: Maple.
- Neck Profile: Slim "C" Shape.
- Fingerboard: Stained Rosewood.
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches (184 mm).
- Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo frets.
- Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38mm).
- Scale Length: 34 inches (864 mm).
Electronics and Hardware
- Bridge Pickup: Fender Single-Coil Jazz Bass.
- Middle Pickup: Fender Split-Coil Precision Bass.
- Controls: Volume 1 (Bridge), Volume 2 (Middle), Master Tone.
- Hardware Finish: Smoked Chrome.
- Bridge: Standard 4-saddle recessed bridge.
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh standard open gear.
- Output Jack: Top-mounted Stratocaster-style jack.
This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready.
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
2012 Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass w Matching Headstock - Old Candy Red
Crafted in Japan
Full Scale
Serial: # JD12030660
Nut Width: 1.49
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .84
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .99
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz's
Comes in Original Fender Soft Case
Check Out the Demo Video!
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 2012 Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass – Old Candy Red Magic with Serious Mojo 🔥
This ain’t just a bass. This is a work horse, tone-drenched, head-turning beast that’s been out there living the gig life and still looks and plays like a million bucks.
Picture this: a deep, dripping Old Candy Red finish that catches the stage lights like liquid fire. That rich, translucent red glows warm under the spotlights, showing off every subtle swirl of the alder body. Matching headstock? Check. It’s the full Japanese showstopper — sleek Aerodyne lines, razor-sharp contours, and that unmistakable Fender Japan build quality that feels like it was carved by gods who actually play.
Now the good stuff — the mojo.
This bass has been played. Real player wear. Light scratches, honest dings, a couple of battle scars, some tasteful buckle rash, and that beautiful “worming” on the back that only comes from years of being slung over a shoulder and slammed into the back of a van. These aren’t flaws — they’re story marks. Every ding tells you this bass has already earned its stripes on stages that mattered. It’s got soul. It’s got swagger. It’s got that broken-in, perfectly broken-in feel that new basses can only dream about.
But here’s where it gets dangerous: it’s been professionally set up and dialed in for pure, effortless playability and killer tone. Neck is straight, action is buttery low but with zero buzz, frets are polished and happy, and the electronics sing. The dual Jazz Bass pickups deliver that classic punchy growl, tight low end, and glassy high-end snap that cuts through any mix. Plug it in and it responds — responsive, alive, and begging to be pushed.
Whether you’re laying down fat Motown lines, slapping the hell out of it, or floating through dreamy indie grooves, this bass delivers. It feels like an old friend who already knows every note you’re about to play.
Specs that matter:
- 2012 Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass
- Old Candy Red finish with matching headstock
- Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard
- Professional setup — optimized for tone, feel, and reliability
- Moderate player wear = maximum character and mojo
- Overall excellent playing condition
This is the one you keep. The one you reach for when you want tone that feels like home and looks like trouble.
Serious players only. If you want a bass with real soul, hit me up before someone else claims the mojo.
Ready to make it yours? DM for details, pics, or a quick video of this red rocket in action.
The 2012 Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass features a bound, carved-top basswood body with a matching painted headstock. It utilizes a "P/J" pickup configuration with a split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, controlled by two volumes and one master tone.
Specs
Body & Neck
- Body Material: Basswood with cream binding and a carved top.
- Neck Material: Maple.
- Neck Profile: Slim "C" Shape.
- Fingerboard: Stained Rosewood.
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches (184 mm).
- Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo frets.
- Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38mm).
- Scale Length: 34 inches (864 mm).
Electronics and Hardware
- Bridge Pickup: Fender Single-Coil Jazz Bass.
- Middle Pickup: Fender Split-Coil Precision Bass.
- Controls: Volume 1 (Bridge), Volume 2 (Middle), Master Tone.
- Hardware Finish: Smoked Chrome.
- Bridge: Standard 4-saddle recessed bridge.
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh standard open gear.
- Output Jack: Top-mounted Stratocaster-style jack.
This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready.
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
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