Fender Jazz Bass 1965 L-series w/ ohsc €7.000 £6080 Netherlands

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Fender Jazz Bass 1965

Original L series Fender Jazz Bass from 1965 with an old nitro refinish. Possibly the original color was olympic white, as I can’t find a trace of another color in the cavities.

 

 

The bass is all original, apart from the refinish. The decal is original too, though there has been some sanding around it, it seems. Probably to remove the dirt around it.
All electronics and hardware function like they should. The neck is straight with a good functioning truss rod. The pickups are the original grey bottoms, which are undated. The pots date to week 12 1965.

Overall condition is very good. There are small damages and usermarks around, but nothing shocking.

Soundwise it’s one of the (if not the) best jazzes I’ve owned. The sound is warm, deep, clear, punchy… very nice. Thomastik flats are fitted; which are a perfect match. Especially through a nice tube amp; just lush.
Playability is great too, a low action is not a problem. The neck has a nice worn in feel too it.

Weight is 3,95kg on my kitchen scales.

The original case is included, and it’s still sturdy and totally functional, though the toplayer of the logo is missinh. The original chrome pickup covers are included as well.

 

This bass will possibly be withdrawn for sale if my '70 Competition Mustang sells first.

Price for straight sale €7.000

Partial trades (lower value basses, guitars) are negotiable though. I'm not after anything specific at the moment.