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 1964 Detroit Rock provenance

Granite City, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$24900

This 1964 Fender Jazz Bass once belonged to Gordy Garris of the Detroit rock band The Frost. Aside from being refinished in the early ??80s, it appears to be all original except for one knob, which I left as is since that??s how I received it. It plays great with no issues. I had planned to keep it forever, as The Frost was a legendary Detroit band and is in the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame. From what I??ve been told, it was originally a sunburst, painted pink in the ??60s, then ... more

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... 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

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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Vintage 1960-1965 Fender Precision Bass / Jazz / Telecaster Bass ~ NO LOGO ~ Case USA

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$997

Up for sale is a Vintage 1960??1965 Fender Bass Hardshell Case (No Logo), made in the USA during the early 1960s Pre-CBS era. This is an original Fender case correct for Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, and Telecaster Bass models
? Details
Brand: Fender
Model: Bass Hardshell Case (No Logo)
Years: 1960??1965
Era: Pre-CBS (1960s)
Made in: USA
Exterior: Black Tolex
Type: Bass Hardshell Case
Notable:
?? No Fender logo badge (as issued or missing)
Compatibility:
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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 ... more

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 ... more

Fender Jazz Bass 1995 - White Japan Bass Guitar

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

For sale is a Fender Jazz Bass 1995 - White Japan Bass Guitar in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with low action! Plays great!
Cosmetic wear, dings and chips seen in the above photos
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 34 "
Nut Width: 1 48 "
Fret Wear: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (4th): 5 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 5 / 64 "
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Overall Condition: 7 9 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10


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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 ... more

Fender Jazz Bass 1994 - Sunburst

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

For sale is a Fender Jazz Bass 1994 - Sunburst in Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up! Action set up nice and low!
Electronics have just been cleaned up and work great!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 34 "
Nut Width: 1 53 "
Fret Wear: 9 8 / 10
Action at 12F (4th): 5 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 9lbs 9oz
Overall Condition: 7 4 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10


USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my ... more

1968-1973 Fender Precision Jazz Bass Case CLEAN

Linwood, New Jersey, 082**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$599

1968-1973 Fender Precision Jazz Bass Case CLEAN. Super clean original late 60s early 70s Fender bass case. One small area where tolex is missing on the bottom of case filled in with black marker, other than that, it??s as clean as you??ll see!
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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 ... more

Fender Jazz Bass 93 - 94 - Sunburst Japan

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

For sale is a Fender Jazz Bass 93 - 94 - Sunburst Japan in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with low action!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 34 "
Nut Width: 1 5 "
Fret Wear: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 5 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 5 / 64 "
Weight: 9lbs 5oz
Overall Condition: 8 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10


USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese ... more

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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1973 Fender Jazz Bass Guitar

Baltimore, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

A 1973 fender jazz bass guitar. Has a good neck and frets. And has the original case. Back of neck heel
Is stamped Torres. Bridge pickup has been changed do not have the original. Pickgaurd or repo. As is the bridge and pickup covers. Weight is 9 2 lbs. a great sounding and playing bass guitar in good used condition
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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
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1964 Fender Jazz Bass Candy Apple Red w / a Green'gard & Clay Dot inlays Grab It !

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

$24995

We luv Fender Jazz Basses more than any other vintage bass & for good reasons. This stunning all original example from 1964 was ordered in 1 of Fenders best selling Custom Colors, this unfaded Candy Apple Red Metallic finish is over a fairly lightweight Alder body w / a matching C A.R. Headstock, it exhibits a bit of its Silver undercoat showing thru from use, its ??Unbound?? Rosewood Clay Dot neck is super slim & has its original logo perfectly intact, she has a stamped neck date of ... more

1983 FENDER PRECISION BASS 62 OR 57 REISSUE 250K CTS POT ALSO FOR R / I JAZZ BASS

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

$59

FREE USA SHIPPING!
This is a nice original 1983 Fender CTS pot in superb condition. I've had it for quite awhile and guarantee it came out of a 1983 Fender '62 Reissue Precision Bass. 8312 date code for the 12th week of 1983. Parts like this are getting difficult to find and remember, it's over 40 years old! Of course you can also use it in 'regular' 1983-84 USA P & J basses
FREE USA SHIPPING and a 30-day return privilege if you are not happy for any reason. The Bass Palace will be ... more

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, ... more

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