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 Jazz Bass 1972 Vintage All Original

Carthage, Illinois, 623**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

THIS BASS CAME FROM A COUNTRY BAND BACK IN THE DAY IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AS YOU WILL SEE PICS WILL SHOW THE CONDITION... view on ebay

1964 Fender Jazz bass pre-CBS - black

Clarksville, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7775

Fender Jazz Bass ?? 1964 Pre-CBS
Fullerton, California | L-Series Serial | Player??s Vintage Instrument
This is a genuine pre-CBS 1964 Fender Jazz Bass, made in Fullerton, California, serial number L36022. While not fully original, it retains extensive 1964 components and has evolved into a superb player??s bass with classic feel, tone, and lightweight balance
The bass features an alder body that has been roughly refinished in black, a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and includes... view on ebay

Fender Jazz Bass 1974 Vintage All Original

Beverly Hills, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7690

Fender Jazz Bass 1974 Vintage All Original
Great Condition
Original Hard Case
I am the second owner.
Kept in a smoke free environment.
... view on ebay

1961 Fender Jazz Bass "Stack Knob" an original 1st issue it's investment grade !

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

$32495

This is the ultimate find its 1 of the very earliest production Pre-CBS ??Stacked Pot?? Jazz Bass w / all the 1st issue features in all original condition, it has its original Sunburst finish over a very lightweight Alder body & weighing in at a scant 8 lbs. 10 oz; these Jazz Basses are ridiculously rare as we have not seen many from 1961 made only thru June 1961, its ??Unbound?? Slab Rosewood Clay Dot neck is super slim as only the earliest ones were & has an all in one logo w / the ... view on ebay

1994 Fender American Vintage ?62 Jazz Bass Stack Knob, 100% Original w / Case

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

$2800

Up for sale, a 1994 Fender American Vintage ?62 Jazz Bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Crafted at Fender??s Corona, CA factory, this American Vintage series bass is a faithful reissue of the original circa 1960-62 Jazz Bass, boasting a stacked knob control configuration, gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish, and vintage-spec hardware.
Traditional tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and thick ... view on ebay

FENDER TRANSITION EARLY 80S JAZZ BASS EXCELLENT CONDITION DOTS AND BINDING 1966

Jersey City, New Jersey, 073**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Here's a rare version only made for a half year from late 1982 to early 1983. It's was a standard Jazz bass but with dots instead of blocks but still with the curved rosewood veneer type fingerboard and binding. The feel of the neck on these basses is more like the early AVRI 62 Jazz bass reissue of the same period. It's a great feeling neck and the bass plays and sounds great. These are really the early 80s version of a 1966 Jazz with dots and binding. The bass is all original and came ... view on ebay

AXE HEAVEN FJ-001 Licensed Fender Jazz Bass Classic Red

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$52

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AXE HEAVEN ornamental miniature replica guitars make great gifts! AXE HEAVEN has ... view on ebay

1966 Fender Jazz Bass - 3-Tone Sunburst - Original Finish - Original Case

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 530**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8495

For sale is my 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in original 3-Tone Sunburst finish I purchased this bass from Chicago Music Exchange in September 2018 and have owned it ever since. It has remained in my collection and has seen very little playing time during my ownership. I'm selling it simply because I have a fairly large bass collection and this one isn't being played This is a genuine 1966 Jazz Bass with the wear, checking and character you'd expect from an instrument that has been around for ... view on ebay

1983 Fender Jazz Bass Electric bass guitar

San Dimas, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

1983 Fender Jazz Bass electric bass guitar
Made in USA, Fullerton
Color: Sunburst
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood
Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone
Serial#: E302877
One owner. Stored in a soft case No major damage. Small several scuffs My grandparents had this guitar stored in a smoke free pet free environment They recently passed away so trying to gather some funds for funeral funds Trying to find a new owner that would actually use or add to their collection ... view on ebay

1971 Fender Bass Guitar String Tree Jazz Precision Mustang NICKEL

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$59

Steel construction, nickel finish, normal light vintage wear with patina, includes original mounting screw, original 1971 USA, fender part, thanks for looking
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1970 Fender Jazz Bass Vintage Electric Bass Sunburst w / Case

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

$7000

Up for sale, a 1970 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Weighing 9lbs 4oz, this Jazz Bass is an alder-bodied example, 100% original save for a modern tortoise pickguard. Offering plenty of upper midrange burp and grind via the pair of gray bobbin single coil pickups, these pickups feature enamel-coated wire and Alnico V magnets, yielding growl and presence from the bridge pickup, and a woody thump from the neck pickup. ... view on ebay

1983 Fender Jazz Bass Original W / Ohsc

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1850

1983 Fender Jazz Bass Original W / Ohsc 100% original has some scratches and a pretty big ding in the finish. Please see pictures other than that sounds and plays great Includes original hard shell case. Will ship FedEx ground Fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes international shipping provided by eBank Global
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1962 Fender Jazz Bass Black / Reverb. In Excellent Condition.

Oroville, California, 959**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Fender Jazz Bass-Electric Bass guitar, 1962
Made in Mexico. Well kept guitar. It??s black and has the Reverb feature. A real Classic piece
... view on ebay

Vintage fender Jazz Bass Body 1977

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

1977 3 bolt J bass body Ash, weighs 6 2 pounds
TERRIBLY refinished. The good news is it appears to be refinished over the original natural finish, so in theory the terribly runny, spotty, splotchy black could be removed
Still got some music to give to those willing, ain??t nothing like old wood??.... view on ebay

Fender Jazz Bass 1975 Vintage 4-String Natural RH Electric Bass w / Hard Case

Dallas, Texas, 752**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Fender Jazz Bass 1975 Vintage 4-String Natural RH Electric Bass w / Hard Case... view on ebay

1972 Fender Jazz Bass

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

1972 Fender Jazz Bass. Body and all hardware- tuning keys, pots, wiring, pickups (original wind), bridge, knobs- all original. Original (broken ???) neck replaced with brand new All Parts Roasted Maple Geddy Lee model neck (better than the original, honestly) with laminated period correct headstock logos. I??ve had this since 1993 and taken it all around the world so it??s got some wear and tear but still sounds and plays as nasty or smooth as a vintage jazz should.... view on ebay

Fender Jazz Bass 1973 Original ?? Sunburst ?? Maple Fretboard Black Block Inlays

Katy, Texas, 774**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6450

Fender Jazz Bass ?? 1973 ?? Vintage Original ?? 3-Color Sunburst ?? Maple Fretboard w / Black Block Inlays ?? 100% Original ?? w / OHSC & Ashtrays ?? Very Good Vintage Condition
Super Duper Gear ?? Curating High-End, Vintage & Collectible Instruments
Houston, TX | Worldwide Shipping | Se habla Español
The 1973 Fender Jazz Bass is one of the most iconic vintage basses from the golden era of Fender. This example features the highly desirable combination of 3-Color Sunburst, ... view on ebay

1964 Fender Jazz Bass Black Refin Pre-CBS w / HSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10995

1964 Fender Jazz Bass In Black Finish
Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Professionally Refinished In Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer And Hand-Aged, Complete With Checking, Various Dings And Wear Marks As Shown
Pro Repaired Headstock Crack Is Solid And Does Not Impact Tuning Or Overall Playability
Original Frets Show Heavy Play Wear, Currently Playable As-Is, Will Benefit From Fret Job In The Future
Made In Fullerton, CA
Solid Alder... view on ebay

left-handed. 1962 fender jazz bass, old reunion, blues gig bag

Wallingford, Connecticut, 064**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9000

left-handed. 1962 fender jazz bass, old reunion, blues gig bag. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... view on ebay

1976 Fender Jazz Bass Black

Jackson, Mississippi, 392**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

Very cool Jazz Bass, plays and looks great! There??s a few scratches here and there due to its time being played but nothing that hurts the electronics or playability!! Everything works great and it an all around great bass!!
Feel free to reach out with any questions! Thanks from Fondren Guitars!... view on ebay

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