1965 FENDER JAZZ BASS
€13.250,00
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Late L-series 1965 Fender Jazz Bass, in very good original condition.
This is a beautiful example of the model introduced to the catalog in 1960, designed to revitalize the range of basses produced in Fullerton (until then represented only by the Precision Bass). It features the same offset body style with chrome accents as the new Jazzmaster guitars and, two years later, the Jaguar. In addition to the Jazz Bass’s two-pickup configuration (whereas the Precision Bass has only one), the new model also boasts a slim, ergonomic neck, praised by bassists of all styles for its improved playability. The features of the 1965 Jazz Bass evolved somewhat from the first version of the early 1960s, particularly with regard to the electronics: the initial version of the Jazz Bass had two concentric potentiometers for adjusting the volume and tone of each pickup, while the second version included three potentiometers—one for the neck pickup, one for the bridge pickup, and a master tone control.
The instrument presented here left the Fullerton assembly line just a few months after the acquisition of Leo Fender’s company by broadcasting giant CBS in January of 1965. This event marked a major turning point for the company, which was given considerable new resources and consequently led to a number of changes to the instruments. Like the majority of instruments produced in early 1965, this Jazz Bass nevertheless retains all the pre-CBS features: unbound rosewood fingerboard and with pearloid dot inlays; Fender transitional logo applied in gold lettering on the headstock; original Kluson 546 tuners; three-tone sunburst finish; three-ply tortoise pickguard.
This instrument is in very good condition, with just the right amount of patina from decades of playing. It comes complete with all its original parts and hardware, including its two grey-bottom pickups, electronics, and two chrome pickup covers. This Jazz Bass has been fully prepared and optimized for playing in our workshop, with a complete refret to restore a perfectly adjusted playing feel while preserving the fretboard’s patina from use; a complete setup of the action and intonation at the nut and bridge; and a thorough cleaning. Currently strung with flatwound strings for a truly sixties sound!
Sold in its original rectangular case.
