THIS IS GOOD OLD FENDER STANDARD JAZZ BASS. IT IS A BRAND NEW 2013 MODEL WITH A MAPLE NECK AND IN LAKE PLACID BLUE. THE STANDARD LINE OF FENDERS ARE MADE IN MEXICO AND THEIR QUALITY CONTROL HAS COME ALON WAY IN THE PAST 5 YEARS. THEY ALL PLAY AND SOUND REAL GOOD. THERE IS ROOM TO UPGRADE THE BRIDGE AND PICKUPS IF YOU WANT MORE PERFORMANCE BUT IT  IS FINE JUST THE WAY IT IS.