Holbæk, Denmark
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Fender Jazz Bass 1978 – Olympic White Refinish – Original Electronics – Restored 3-Bolt Neck – 5.0 kgA beautifully resonant and great-playing late-70s Fender Jazz Bass with the unmistakable punch, growl, and authority these Northern Ash instruments are known for.This bass started life in 1978 and retains all the important sonic ingredients: original pickups, original electronics, original tuners, original ashtray bridge cover, and the classic ash/maple-era construction that defines the late ‘70s Fender sound.The bass has been professionally restored and carefully optimized for playability while respecting the original character and specifications.SpecificationsYear: 1978Body: Northern AshNeck: Maple with Rosewood fretboardPearloid block inlaysWhite neck bindingWeight: 5.0 kgOriginal pickupsOriginal potentiometers and capacitorOriginal tunersHipshot Drop-D tuner installedOriginal bridge pickup ashtray coverOriginal control plate and knobsRestoration & Professional WorkProfessionally refinished in whiteNeck and neck pocket restored from 4-bolt conversion back to original 3-bolt Micro-Tilt configurationNew vintage-style low frets installedExtremely comfortable low action with excellent playabilityFretboard polishedElectronics rewired to original 1978 wiring layoutCopper shielding added to control cavity and pickup routesPickup pole pieces additionally grounded from the backD and A pickup poles raised by Lindy Fralin for optimal balance with the original 7.25" fretboard radiusProfessionally adjusted by luthierConditionThe bass has some marks, dings, and signs of use on both the neck and body consistent with age, but overall presents very well and has a fantastic vintage look.Sound & FeelThis is a very lively and acoustically resonant Jazz Bass with the classic aggressive late-70s Fender character: tight lows, punchy low mids, articulate highs, and excellent note definition.The refret and setup make it surprisingly easy and fast to play for a heavy ash Jazz Bass from this era.IncludedBeautiful vintage-style black/blue hardcase (non-original, non-Fender)Truss rod adjustment toolMicro-Tilt adjustment key
Original Pricekr.27,255.85
26% price drop
New Pricekr.20,247.20
+ kr.155.75 Shipping
