My reasoning for the Jazz Bass 5 string (other than the obvious personal taste part) is because you simply can't get them ANYWHERE unless it's Fender.....and for $2500
From a business and marketing perspective, the high level of interest and lack of market alternatives (that are not boutique luthiers selling for similar or greater prices than Fender), is screaming for attention.
There's heaps of 4 string every style, and lots of the more modern (IB etc) 5 and even 6 string styles about, why not the old sexy Jazz with a low B.
Make them Ash, with Maple and rosewood board options and there's no going back!
For supporting evidence of possible market potential, I present the following:
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