1974 FENDER TELECASTER BASS GUITAR, ASH, WIDE RANGE HUMBUCKER, MAPLE NECK, ORIG CASE

Fender introduced a Humbucking Pickup Telecaster Bass in 1972. By this time, Fender had noticed that Rock players were adding Gibson Humbucking pickups to their Fender basses and surmised there might be a demand for it, this also occurred with the Telecaster guitar line too. Fender chose to install a Seth Lover designed, "wide range" humbucking pickup. These original double-coil models differed from most of the popular humbucking designs as these utilize adjustable Pole magnets vs. Bar magnets, which seems to give them more clarity and a wider frequency range, on a bass, these can really produce strong lows.

These 2nd generation Telecaster Bass models also have Fenders newly-introduced Head-adjust Bullet truss rod, 3 bolt neck plates with micro-tilt adjustment systems and were available with Maple necks in optional colors. This one comes to you in a Natural Ash finish with a white pickguard.  They had already begun experimenting with Natural wood finishes prior to this time during the mid to late 60's. This was a natural progression for them considering the times.

The Telecaster Bass produces a very big sound, and because they are long scale, assisted by the Pole-Magnet pickup design, the sounds they make have clarity, a wide tonal range and definition when compared to short scale Humbucking basses, although both have their virtues.

This model is quite unique compared to most Fender basses and would make a fun and affordable Vintage bass addition to a collection. Serial number 338272.

This 1974 Fender Telecaster Bass Guitar is a used item in VG+ condition. The bass is in very nice condition. Globally there are some small marks, dings and signs of light playing wear, but nothing major that the photo's don't reveal. The neck has a small twist in it, but is completely playable without buzz or overly high compensation. These basses are known for a light to heavy twist with their weight and scale length. Frets are good with only light wear in the usual spots. No major work needed. After a complete run through and set-up, the bass is in very fine playing and working condition and the bridge is fully adjustable as all adjustment screws working. Pot dates are 1974, neck date is 1973. Original bridge cover and thumb rest included. All appears to be original to this bass. The dark stain you see on the back of the neck is from the maple neck wood and is under the finish/clearcoat and original to this instrument.

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