Here’s a clear overview of the Fender MIJ Traditional II ’70s Jazz Bass (Maple, Natural) – model 5362202321.

This is a Made in Japan (MIJ) Traditional II series Jazz Bass, designed to recreate the look and feel of a 1970s Fender Jazz Bass with modern Japanese build consistency.

🎸 Core identity

• Model: Fender MIJ Traditional II '70s Jazz Bass 5362202321
• Style: 1970s-era Jazz Bass recreation
• Body shape: Offset Jazz Bass (dual cutaway)
• Origin: Crafted in Japan (Fender Japan / MIJ Traditional II series)

🪵 Build & materials

• Body: Ash (typical for ’70s-style Jazz Bass aesthetic and brightness)
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Maple (bright attack, snappier tone than rosewood)
• Neck profile: Thick vintage-style “U” shape
• Finish: Gloss polyester body, gloss urethane neck

This combination gives it a bright, punchy, vintage-leaning tone with strong attack and clarity.

🎯 Hardware & specs

• Scale length: 34"
• Frets: 20 vintage-style frets
• Radius: 9.5" modern vintage blend (comfortable for both chords and fast bass lines)
• Nut: Bone, ~1.5" width
• Bridge: Vintage-style 4-saddle bridge
• Tuners: Vintage-style open gear
• Pickups: Vintage-style single-coil Jazz Bass pickups (Japan-made set)

🔊 Electronics & tone character

Typical sound profile of this model:

• Bright and articulate (maple + ash combination)
• Strong mid “growl” typical of Jazz Basses
• Clear bridge pickup bite for funk/slap tones
• Neck pickup gives round vintage thump

Compared to modern Player series or Squier versions, MIJ Traditional II tends to feel:

• More “old-school Fender”
• Less hot output, more dynamic response
• Cleaner separation between pickups

🧠 Real-world reputation (player consensus)

Common feedback from players and reviews:

• Excellent build quality and fretwork (one of the strongest MIJ selling points)
• Very “authentic Jazz Bass feel”
• Stock pickups are decent but sometimes upgraded by tone purists
• Can vary slightly in weight due to ash bodies (some are heavy, some moderate)

⚖️ Where it sits in Fender lineup

• Above: Squier Classic Vibe
• Comparable to: Fender Player Plus (different philosophy)
• Below: American Professional / American Vintage / Custom Shop

It’s basically:

“Vintage Fender feel + Japanese precision + mid-tier pricing”

🎯 Bottom line

This model is best if you want:

• A true ’70s Jazz Bass vibe
• Maple neck brightness and snap
• High build quality without USA Custom Shop pricing
• A bass that feels “classic Fender” rather than modern/hi-fi