1973 Fender Jazz Bass Sunburst, Maple Board w/ Blocks & Binding, Case, Hangtags & Candy
$4,799.99
$4,799.99
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Up for sale, a 1973 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, hangtags, manual and strap. A quintessential example of an early ‘70s Jazz Bass, this bass features a bound maple fingerboard with block inlays and a block logo on the headstock.
Weighing 9lbs 10oz and well-balanced on a strap, this Jazz Bass is an alder-bodied example. Offering smooth sustain and a detailed, punchy quality, the maple fretboard delivers enhanced note attack and more upper midrange accentuation, particularly from the bridge pickup. The original pair of black bobbin pickups feature enamel coated wire, Alnico V magnets, and are shellac-potted, yielding the distinctive growl, burp and sweetness. This Jazz Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium U, measuring .865” 1st fret, 1.005” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 1/2”, bone
-Tuners: Clover buttons, “Fender”-stamped
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on F neck plate
-Factory Markings: Faint 1973 date stamp on neck heel, model stamps
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Black bobbin single coil x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x1
-Harness: CTS pots date to 33rd and 43rd weeks of ‘73, Bridge Volume pot replaced (‘85 CTS)
-Hardware: Bridge with steel barrel saddles, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, thumb rest, pointer knobs
The gloss Sunburst finish is very bold, exhibiting subtle checking, and cosmetic wear includes buckle rash on the back, light pick wear and various minor marks consistent with use. There is also a faint shadow of some previously removed writing just north of the control plate. The gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth, with a few tiny marks that are nigh imperceptible to the palm.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the hangtags, manual and strap.
Weighing 9lbs 10oz and well-balanced on a strap, this Jazz Bass is an alder-bodied example. Offering smooth sustain and a detailed, punchy quality, the maple fretboard delivers enhanced note attack and more upper midrange accentuation, particularly from the bridge pickup. The original pair of black bobbin pickups feature enamel coated wire, Alnico V magnets, and are shellac-potted, yielding the distinctive growl, burp and sweetness. This Jazz Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium U, measuring .865” 1st fret, 1.005” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 1/2”, bone
-Tuners: Clover buttons, “Fender”-stamped
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on F neck plate
-Factory Markings: Faint 1973 date stamp on neck heel, model stamps
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Black bobbin single coil x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x1
-Harness: CTS pots date to 33rd and 43rd weeks of ‘73, Bridge Volume pot replaced (‘85 CTS)
-Hardware: Bridge with steel barrel saddles, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, thumb rest, pointer knobs
The gloss Sunburst finish is very bold, exhibiting subtle checking, and cosmetic wear includes buckle rash on the back, light pick wear and various minor marks consistent with use. There is also a faint shadow of some previously removed writing just north of the control plate. The gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth, with a few tiny marks that are nigh imperceptible to the palm.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the hangtags, manual and strap.
