fender jazz deluxe active?

Jetfire

So, Ive been offered a Fender Jazz deluxe series bass in part x for my Epiphone. I dont know much about these bar the fact they have active pick ups, are made in Mexico and look pretty. Ive only seen prices for them online of close to £1000. Would it be good trade for my £350 Sheraton 2?
My bass experience is limited to an Olp mm4 (musicman copy) and Fender Jazz Lyte so advice is welcome!

ICBM

If you're not putting any money in and there isn't something nasty wrong with it, it's got to be a trade up - the Fender sells for over £700 new, the Epiphone only £450, and they probably both hold value equally - even if it's not exactly what you're looking for, you could easily sell it for a lot more than you'll get for the Epi.

Jetfire

I just gotta check its legit now! Serial number serms odd, dates it as a 1997 model?

fretmeister

Get a photo.

A mate of mine has one so I'm quite familiar with them.

If it's the real thing and in good nick - then it's a very good bass (For a Fender anyway )

Jetfire

Fret, you're on my FB arent you? If you are... Ill forward you the message with the pics in now

TheDarkLord

The Jazz Deluxe Active will be worth about £400 (ish).  No higher than that.

Jetfire

Is that based on s/h prices?

maw4neu

I paid £350 for the MIM Active Deluxe Series Jazz Bass  . . . Great bass, pickups were OK but nothing special . . . Great action and build quality . . . . Cant fault the MIM build quality . . . Loved that Bass . . .