Fender Jazz bass

FlyGuitars What was your first bass?

Jack Casady One of my pals was Danny Gatton who was a very, very fine guitarist who's since passed on. Danny was a 16 or 15 year old wonder kid when I turned 16. We played in each others bands on the circuit from time to time and his bass player got sick and I filled in for him for a two week gig. I really enjoyed the instrument and went out and brought a 1960 concentric pot Jazz bass, that was my first bass. The Precision is a little tough for the size of my hands but the Jazz bass with that more narrow neck at the top was little easier for me to get around on.

FlyGuitars Can you remember what it cost for the Jazz bass at the time when you bought it?

Jack Casady I remember that the 58 Tele was $115 dollars. I'm sure that the Jazz bass at the time was a little bit more. I bought it in 1960 the first year the Jazz bass came out. I'm sure that's a matter of record, you know you didn't get deals on instruments then. You paid what they charged.

FlyGuitars By today's standards it would be quite cheap but unfortunately back then it was expensive I guess?

Jack Casady Well you know gasoline or as you call it petrol was 19 cents a gallon so it's all scaled down. The dollar was a lot harder to make in those days and I worked six nights a week in a club. When we had a steady gig we got a $115 dollars a week, that was a lot of money. It was enough money for me to go out and get my own apartment when I was 17 but if you paid $300 dollars for an instrument or $500 dollars for an instrument that was a lot of money.

FlyGuitars So when you first joined Jefferson Airplane you were using Fender basses?

Jack Casady Yeah the first three albums are recorded with a Fender Jazz bass, and I customised that by adding a P pickup right butted up against the neck. So in essence I had on the very bassy end of the speaking length of the string an offset P pickup and then two bar pickups of the Jazz bass.

FlyGuitars And how did that the P pickup work?

Jack Casady I took the concentric pots that were used and later on dropped by Fender for there Jazz bass line. You would have a volume and a tone stacked up on top of each other, so that's the configuration I used. I used a volume/tone, volume/tone, volume/tone for each pick up and blended them together. That was my '60 Jazz bass, it got stolen just before I came out to California in 1965.

When I arrived out there I bought a brand new 1965 Jazz bass. That bass originally came with the two volumes and one tone. I took those controls out and put in concentric pots and added a p bass pickup.

Video Clips: Jack Casady with Fender Jazz bass guitars - click the images to view clips

Two clips from 1967 in which Jack plays the Fender Jazz bass. The first mimingWhite Rabbit, on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and the second High Flyin' Bird live at the Monterey Pop festival.

Fender Jazz bass guitars for sale

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Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, 3-Color Sunburst with deluxe Case

Pickerington, Ohio, 431**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is a professional-level electric bass guitar with a solid alder body in a 3-color sunburst finish. It features a bound maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and 20 frets. The right-handed instrument has a 4-string configuration and a Jazz Bass body style. The bundle includes a deluxe case. The bass guitar is part of the American Vintage II series and was manufactured in the United States in 2022.

This is a BEAUTIFUL instrument with a ... more

Classic 1983 Fender Jazz Bass 3-Bolt with Ash Body & Bound Maple Fretboard

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3983

1983 Fender Jazz Bass -Sienna Burst Finish
Made in the USA
Serial # S865079
Ash Body & Bound Neck!
Classic Medium U Shape Profile Neck
Radius: 7 25
Nut Width: 1 42
Weight: 12 lbs
Measures .80 at the first fret
and .91 at the 12th
Authentic Vintage Mojo, No Fake Aging!
Upgraded Vintage Dimarzio Pickups
Neck is Straight & Truss Rod Works Perfectly
2 Dimarzio Pots 1 CTS Pot
$$$ Professionally Set-Up and Dialed in for Optimal Tone & Playability. ... more

SQUIRE FENDER JAZZ BASS (Comes With Black Hard Case)

Lancaster, Ohio, 431**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

This SQUIRE FENDER JAZZ BASS is a vintage series electric bass guitar with a solid body type and natural body color. The neck material is made from maple and has 20 frets, while the fretboard material is also made from maple. It has a 4 string configuration and is right-handed.
The brand is Fender and the model is Fender Jazz Bass, manufactured in Indonesia in the year 2015. This bass guitar comes with a black hard case
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1985 Fender Boxer Series Jazz Bass Special PJ-535 Vintage PJ Medium Scale, Japan

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1550

Up for sale, a 1985 Fender Jazz Bass Special medium scale PJ bass model PJ-535 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An evolution of the bass known simply as the "P-J" in Fender Japan's earliest catalogs, the Jazz Bass Special is part of the Boxer line, produced at the venerable Fujigen factory in Japan
Finished in an aged Snow White, this is the fairly rare Fender Japan bass model, similar in features and tone to the one that Duff McKagan would make famous with... more

Fender Jazz Bass 1964 - White - Refin

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9250

This Fender Jazz Bass was made in the USA in 1964. Neck date is January '64. The parts are completely original although the neck pickup has been rewound. The body has been refinished a long time ago in sonic blue that has faded to almost white. It is an old refin that was well done and has aged nicely giving the bass a great look. The neck has the original finish. This bass has been pro-setup in our store and plays great. It weighs 9 lbs 6 oz and comes with the original case in the pictures... more

1964 Fender Jazz Bass Fiesta Red the rarest form Green'gard & Clay Dot Madness !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$39995

This is the ultimate & most desirable custom color Jazz Bass in 100% untouched original condition. I sold this exact Bass to a good friend in Key West back in 1989 & just got it back. I planned on keeping it now for life, BUT another toy is in the works w / 4 wheels & now she??s up for the 1st time being uncirculated for the last 35 years . It has its original Fiesta Red finish w / its white undercoat is over a very lightweight Alder body w / a Matching Fiesta Red Headstock. Its ... more

FENDER 1969 PRECISION OR JAZZ BASS BRIDGE VERY CLEAN WITH MOUNTING SCREWS

Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$239

FREE USA SHIPPING!
This was taken off a 1969 Jazz Bass many years ago. As you can see it really is in superb condition, not quite mint but that makes it a great choice for just about any quality restoration. Or just throw it in your parts bin; it will never go down in value! The plate, saddles, springe and all the screws are in primo condition and there's no annoying stuck screws or rust spots. Three of the mounting screws are original and the underside of the plate is exceptionally clean ... more

1971 Fender Jazz Bass a groovy example in Sunburst w / a 4 bolt rosewood neck.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6995

Another cool one just acquired its a pretty clean & very original 1971 Fender Jazz Bass w / all the right features, its has its original Sunburst finish over a nice Alder body, its White Bound & Block inlaid 4-bolt Rosewood Neck is pretty clean w / a perfect logo & frets, there's no date stamp on its neck typically from this period but she has pot date codes from the 16th week of 1971, its original Tortoise-shell pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Fender??s last great ... more

Fender 2020 MIM Jazz Bass Guitar TV Yellow Maple Neck

Oswego, Illinois, 605**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Fender MIM Jazz Bass Guitar TV Yellow Maple Neck
Any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Great item by DeMont Guitars!
any questions, please ask!
Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
WE DO NOT DO PARTIAL REFUNDS
will accept most returns - return shipping and / or ... more

Squier by Fender Jazz Bass 1984-1987 Left Handed Japan + Case - Free Shipping

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 079**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$699

Squier by Fender Jazz Bass 1984-1987 Left Handed Japan + Case - Free Shipping Squier by Fender Jazz Bass 1984-1987 Left Handed Japan + Case - Free Shipping
We are pleased to offer this Squier by Fender Jazz Bass 1984-1987 in Black. It is a left handed bass made in Japan. The listing includes a hardshell guitar case. The guitar ... more

1972 Fender Jazz Bass Vintage Bass Guitar Sunburst w / Flame Maple Neck, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6800

Up for sale, a 1973 Fender Jazz Bass in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and strap. 100% original save for a rewound neck pickup, this Jazz Bass' tonewood complement includes an ash body, a (particularly rare) heavily figured flame maple neck, and a dark, tight-grained rosewood fretboard
Weighing 9lbs and extremely well-balanced on a strap, this Jazz Bass has a natural acoustic voice that highlights the midrange complexity of ... more

1978 Fender Jazz Bass factory left handed Natural Ash 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5995

Here??s a very cool one just acquired & its 1 of the very rarest factory Left Handed all original 1978 Fender Jazz Bass, its has its original bright & beautiful Natural finish over a nice grainy Ash body, its White Bound & Block inlaid 3-bolt Maple Neck is like new w / very little yellowing fade at all, she has pot date codes from 1978, its got its original black pickgard that pulls this all together, its 2 pickups are super smooth w / that quintessential ??Jazz Bass?? sound ! Its so... more

fender jazz bass Custom Built

Winter Garden, Florida, 347**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

Fender jazz bass Custom Built. In great condition, surf green custom color. Comes with original 66 jazz bass tuners worth $500. Also has a 70s vintage white pick guard with stacked knobs gives it the 62 look with rosewood neck in perfect condition. One of my personal favorites that plays like butter! Also comes with 70s fender vintage case
Contact me for more information. Thanks for your interest
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Vintage Bass Guitar Case For Fender P Jazz - Brown Cognac Saddle Leather Look

Franklin, Wisconsin, 531**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$389

Not sure of brand

Rare color bass case. Fits jazz and pbass. Others as well. Has a cognac leather look

No weird smells or stains
Exterior condition as shown with blemishes

No key
Latches work
Hinges in good shape

Questions welcome
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Fender 1979 Jazz Bass. Vintage. You Won??t Find Another One This Nice.

Sebastian, Florida, 329**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7900

Fender 1979 Jazz Bass.
This bass sounds as amazing as it looks. I??ve played many Fender basses, including at least nine 1970s Fender basses. This 1979 Fender jazz bass has an amazing sound. It has a low growl. The neck and fretboard on this bass plays like a dream and is perfect
I bought this Jazz Bass from the original owner who purchased it new, on August 5, 1980 at Windy City Music in Chicago. A Copy of ... more

Fender Jazz Bass 1974

Freehold, New Jersey, 077**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4100

Truely Original 1974 Fender Jazz Bass. With original case. Works fine and sounds like a 74 should. Weight 9 2 lbs . This is the lowest priced 1974 all original Fender Jazz bass on the ebay site. This is a 4 bolt neck and not a very heavy bass at 9 2 lbs Dont miss out on this deal because these vintage BASSES ARE GOING UP LIKE CRAZY. GEt it before it goes. I am also selling locally so i reserve the right to sell elswhere as well. Thanks for looking . I have excellent ratings on all sites... more

1971 Fender Jazz Bass a really nice all original classic example ready to use.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7495

We??ve just acquired a really clean & original 1971 Fender Jazz Bass w / all the right features, its has its original Sunburst finish over a lightweight Alder body, its White Bound & Block inlaid 4-bolt Rosewood Neck is super clean w / perfect logo & frets, its ink date stamp is quite illegible but she has pot date codes from the 16th week of 1971, its original Tortoise-shell pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Fender??s last great Jazzes, its 2 pickups are super smooth... more

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2160

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Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White - SUN FADED! - PLEK

New Orleans, Louisiana, 701**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

For Sale: American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White but faded by sun to yellow
I'm selling my American Vintage 1966 Jazz Bass, originally in Olympic White, now faded to a unique yellow color (body). The headstock is not faded, or back of the bass. It's hard to capture the changing color in the pics, I can send video or FT
The bass features a Nitrocellulose paint finish, known to start wearing off the more it's played giving it the true road worn look (not factory). This Jazz ... more

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2160

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