Fender Jazz Bass 1966 sunburst €7.500 (trades negotiable) - *SOLD* £6510 Netherlands

[SurroundedByManatees]

Early 1966 Fender Jazz Bass

 

Kind of a reluctant sale. But as my band quit, and with no foreseeable future band activities, I've decided to see if there is a reasonable interest in my Fender Jazz.

 

 

First things first: the body (beautiful burst) originates from another bass from the same era that dates back to week 12 of 1966 (dating through potcodes), the rest of the bass dates to week 5 (week visible on the tone pot) of 1966. They are so close in dating that they practically could have been together when they left the factory. You wouldn't know if I didn't tell :). 

The neck is stamped december 1965. Pickups are original grey bottoms (undated).

The body was swapped because of it's very low weight. 

 

As you can see there is a lot of playwear all around. The body has dents, checking and scratches everywhere, as well as parts of the lacquer worn away. All just honest playwear and no fake relic. There seems to be an old touch up of the lacquer on the lower horn.

The neck has a great satin feel as the finish has worn away. It's also noticably thinner than a few other '65/'66 necks I've laid my hands on. Very comfy. I've had the neck refretted last year with correct vintage size frets.

 

All hardware and electronica function like they should. The capacitor on the tonepot gives a nice middy sound instead of wool. That's especially great with the bridge pickup solood imo.

 

Original pickup covers are present. The bridge cover has quite some oxidation on the inside.

 

The bass is strung with a La Bella 43-104 set of flats. I'll include a good quality Fame hardcase.

 

Like I said I have double feelings about selling this bass, as it's really a dream bass and is definitely the nicest old Fender I've played. But I'll be just playing at home mainly, for the next few years at least.....

 

Asking €7.500

 

Partial trade concerning one or more instruments is negotiable.

 

I am mainly interested in: Music Man Stingray with lacquered neck and maple fretboard (like early '90s), Modulus Flea, Fender Flea active, old Mustang Bass... Nice active 5/6 string with narrower stringspacing.. Maybe even an old Fender offset guit*r. Otherwise feel free to try me.

 

I am located in the Netherlands. Local pickup is preferred, but I am happy to ship (to be arranged by me or the buyer) at buyers risk and expense. 

 

Please note that I will not travel to bring this bass to your country, and I will not send this to a any buyer without receiving a payment first.

Edited June 16, 2023 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

Bump with updated trade options.