There was a price increase at fender recently. The customer service guys were awesome because they allowed me to get this bass at the original lower price. I also own a american deluxe jazz and american standard precision bass. One of the pots on my jazz deluxe grounded out and needed it to be replaced. The guys at fender immediatly fixed it and got it back to me within two weeks at no charge.
Lifetime warranties are the way to go.
If you can't and you want a Jazz, get an American standard and you will be happy. Whats awesome about this bass is is the baddass bridge and the neck. The neck is is thinner than the American standard necks and has a great feel to it. The only thing which would have been nice to have was a choice of different finishes. Dont get me wrong, the black finsh with the white pickguard looks awesome.