1966 Fender Jazz Bass
$8495 USD
($12402.7 CAD)
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Making its debut in mid 1960, Fender's Jazz Bass marked the continued expansion of their "Off-Set" line of instruments while offering a more deluxe option for bassists to choose if desired. The first production models featured stacked concentric volume and tone controls for the two pickups, but by mid/late 1961 this circuitry was abandoned in favour of the simpler master-tone circuit that remains in use today.
Brought to us from the family of the original owner, this mid-1966 Jazz Bass is a wonderful example of a transitional-era Fender instrument. The bound fingerboard with pearloid dot markers - a combination only found between late 1965 and mid 1966 - pairs beautifully with the vibrant three-tone Sunburst finish. The original finish presents quite well, showing typical playwear that we think looks great. This bass remains completely original apart from replaced pickup height foam. It’s missing a pickup cover which was lost decades ago, we were told.
Like most Fender basses of this vintage, this Jazz Bass came to us with a significant raise at the finger board extension which was causing severe playability issues. As is often the case, the height of the original frets would not allow for the raise to be simply dressed out of the frets. Taking extreme care to not damage them, our luthiers removed frets thirteen through twenty, took just the necessary material off the fingerboard to correct the issue and then reinstalled the original frets. This repair improved playability significantly and maintained the instrument’s originality.
The pair of original and unmodified pickups, measuring 6.1k in the neck position and 6.6k in the bridge, offer harmonically rich tones with excellent clarity and punch. Pairing the excellent sonic properties with the professional-level performance, this Jazz Bass offers an incredible playing experience.
34” scale length, 1-7/16” nut width, 1st fret neck depth of .803”, 12th fret depth of .987”, 9.25lbs.
With original hardshell case and Owners Manual (with matching serial number).
Brought to us from the family of the original owner, this mid-1966 Jazz Bass is a wonderful example of a transitional-era Fender instrument. The bound fingerboard with pearloid dot markers - a combination only found between late 1965 and mid 1966 - pairs beautifully with the vibrant three-tone Sunburst finish. The original finish presents quite well, showing typical playwear that we think looks great. This bass remains completely original apart from replaced pickup height foam. It’s missing a pickup cover which was lost decades ago, we were told.
Like most Fender basses of this vintage, this Jazz Bass came to us with a significant raise at the finger board extension which was causing severe playability issues. As is often the case, the height of the original frets would not allow for the raise to be simply dressed out of the frets. Taking extreme care to not damage them, our luthiers removed frets thirteen through twenty, took just the necessary material off the fingerboard to correct the issue and then reinstalled the original frets. This repair improved playability significantly and maintained the instrument’s originality.
The pair of original and unmodified pickups, measuring 6.1k in the neck position and 6.6k in the bridge, offer harmonically rich tones with excellent clarity and punch. Pairing the excellent sonic properties with the professional-level performance, this Jazz Bass offers an incredible playing experience.
34” scale length, 1-7/16” nut width, 1st fret neck depth of .803”, 12th fret depth of .987”, 9.25lbs.
With original hardshell case and Owners Manual (with matching serial number).