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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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
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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

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.... more

Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass 1982 Fullerton - Black

Peekskill, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

This is a 1982 Fender '62 American Vintage Reissue Jazz Bass made in Fullerton, CA. It has a nitrocellulose Black finish and like an original '62, It has reverse-wind tuners, a visible bridge grounding strip, and a treble-side finger rest. It has a slim C maple neck with a rosewood board that plays comfortably and easily, and overall the bass feels awesome. Its headstock was long ago painted black and relogo'd to match its body. It looks super cool. It has its bridge and pickup covers, and with ... more

Fender Vintage Jazz Bass 1968 Great Condition Sunburst G & G Case Thomastik incl

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

$9500

Fender Jazz Bass 1968
Purchased from a women I know, who inherited it from an Uncle. He played joints in Louisiana, and his band would play on a home built stage on his property, when the joints were closed and the crowds still wanted to party. Played in Louisiana for most its life.
This well cared for bass is vintage. Neck removed shows 8 for 1968 in pencil done at the factory. Brazilian Rosewood fret board later discontinued due to expense. Includes strings from Vienna in the package ... more

1974 Fender Jazz Bass a factory Left Handed clean example Black w / a Maple Neck.

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

$6995

Just in is an insanely rare all original factory left handed 1974 Jazz Bass w / all the right features in exceptionally clean shape, its has an original Black finish w / a few dings here & there over an Alder body, its White Bound 3-bolt Maple Neck is very clean, its original White pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Fender??s best & last period ??Geddy Lee?? type lefty Jazzes, its 2 pickups are super smooth w / that quintessential ??Jazz Bass?? sound !, its pot codes date ... more

1960 & 1969 Fender Jazzmaster Electric Bass Guitar w / HSC! -LL

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8600

Item: 1960 & 1969 Fender Jazzmaster Electric Bass Guitar w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a 1960 & 1969 Fender Jazzmaster Electric Bass Guitar with a Hard Shell Case 1960 body and 1969 neck on this Jazzmaster Refinished body. All original parts All original neck It plays and sound good This is a stunning guitar Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $100 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will ... more

Fender Precision / Jazz Bass Case 1967-1971

Edmond, Oklahoma, 730**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

This case is in good condition for it's age. The latches are functional and the interior is clean. The outside has some wear as seen in the photos. No key
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1968 Fender Jazz Bass (All Original) With OHSC

Lake Havasu City, Arizona, 864**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9500

1968 Fender Jazz Bass (All Original) With OHSC

Totally original and ready to roll! A true closet classic. Original paint, original covers, pickups, case, etc!

This bass is being sold as-is due to the nature of its age
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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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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.
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1965 Fender Jazz Bass ?? Dakota Red w / Matching Headstock, Original Pickups, OHSC

Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6499

For sale is an iconic and incredibly soulful 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in Dakota Red with a matching headstock, complete with its original hard-shell case. This instrument comes from my personal collection and stands out as one of the best-sounding and feeling vintage Jazz Basses I??ve ever owned. Its tone is full, warm, and balanced??consistently outperforming others I??ve compared it against
While I??ve cherished this bass for years, I??ve been playing 5-strings more frequently, and it??s time... more

Fender Jazz Bass 1966

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

$15999

1966 Fender Jazz bass
3tone burst
Rare plastic body cover
All original
Paperwork from original purchase
Hard shell case
350 00 international shipping... more

FENDER POWER JAZZ BASS SPECIAL 1984-1987 MADE IN JAPAN

Apple Valley, California, 923**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

FENDER POWER JAZZ BASS SPECIAL 1984-1987 MADE IN JAPAN
Bass is used in good condition
Bass has been tested and is in great working condition
NOTE: Bass does have scratches / scuff (deep scratches in the back and the head)
Refer to pictures for item condition
Items in the listing pictures are the actual items you will be receiving
(we tried to take as many pictures to show the condition of the items)
ITEM IS BEING SOLD AS IS
I HAVE DESCRIBED THE ITEM TO THE BEST OF MY ... more

Original 1976 Vintage Fender JAZZ BASS Natural Ash Electric Jazz Bass

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

Good condition, all original
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1962 Fender Jazz Bass Vintage Pre-CBS Slab Board, Sunburst w / Case

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

$21000

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Jazz Bass, complete with the original hardshell case and 100% original save for the ??ashtray?? bridge cover. Produced early in ?62 and retaining the slab rosewood fretboard seen early in the year, this Jazz Bass has the kind of natural playwear that would make any "heavy relic" green with envy. One of the very first Jazz Basses to feature the three knob configuration (evolving from the Stack Knob design seen just a few months prior), this Pre-CBS instrument is ... more

Fender Squier Jazz Bass E-Series 1984 - 1988 Made in Japan MIJ w / upgrades

Sulphur, Louisiana, 706**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$799

Squier Jazz bass made in Japan E-series late 1980s. This bass is in ready to play condition. New Fender American Vintage 62 pickups installed. New CTS pots with solderless connections. Body does have typical dings and paint chips but very good condition for its age. See pictures. Neck is great. This bass is Fender quality and sound with a Squier logo. Comes with new aftermarket plastic hard case.... more

Original 1971 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent playing condition, with OHSC

Canyon Creek, Montana, 596**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Original 1971 Fender jazz bass in excellent playing condition, complete with original black tolex case. Has an alder body, maple neck, and a bound rosewood fretboard with pearl block inlays. All hardware and electronics are 100% original, including pickups, potentiometers, tuners, and bridge. Truss rod and neck are straight and action is low
IMPORTANT: the frets have been professionally filed to create a LINED FRETLESS.
I purchased this bass in 1972 and with the exception of a few gigs, ... more

Fender ?? 1966 Vintage Jazz Bass Custom Color Olympic White Matching Headstock w /

Brookfield, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9500

Here was have a one owner 1966 Olympic White Fender Jazz bass! The only this I see that has been changed is the knobs. All electronics are original. When we got the bass in, there was a short in the back pickup that we had repaired by Tom Brandtley. Other than that it has remained untouched. There is a very small piece of neck binding missing by the nut and it looks like the thumb rest has been reangled. There has been a Fender body guard protector on the bass since it was bought which is very ... more

1969 Fender Jazz Bass Sunburst Faux Burst Vintage 100% Original w / Case

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

$7500

Up for sale, a 1969 Fender Jazz Bass in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This soulful Jazz Bass, clearly well-loved over the years, has Fender??s infamous ??faux burst, ?? with an Olympic White base and sealer coat obscuring the actual wood grain, and simulated grain added below the Sunburst gloss. The aging of this faux burst is common for this particular finish application, presenting with an authenticity that??ll make any heavy ... more

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