Fender Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass - Black
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Near Mint Condition. Plays very well, straight neck, new string. It comes with the original pickguard as extra. Gig bag included
The Fender Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass (Made in Mexico) is one of Fender's most respected vintage-style reissues. Built in Fender's Ensenada, Mexico factory, it was designed to capture the look, feel, and tone of an early-1960s Jazz Bass while remaining more affordable than American Vintage models.
Key Features
- Body: Alder body with a high-gloss polyester finish.
- Neck: Maple neck with a vintage-style "C" profile.
- Fingerboard: Usually rosewood with vintage-style dot inlays.
- Scale Length: 34 inches.
- Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38.1 mm), giving the Jazz Bass its fast, slim feel.
- Frets: 20 vintage-style frets.
- Pickups: Two vintage-style single-coil Jazz Bass pickups.
- Controls: Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Master Tone.
- Bridge: Vintage 4-saddle bridge with threaded saddles.
- Hardware: Chrome hardware and vintage-style reverse tuners on many versions.
Tone
The Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass is known for:
- Warm, woody neck-pickup tones.
- Punchy, articulate bridge-pickup growl.
- Excellent note definition.
- Classic Jazz Bass "burp" when both pickups are blended evenly.
- Great versatility for rock, blues, jazz, funk, and progressive rock.
Vintage-Correct Details
The bass includes several period-correct 1960s features:
- Tortoiseshell pickguard (on many finishes).
- Small 1960s-style headstock logo.
- 1960s pickup spacing (different from 1970s Jazz Bass placement).
- Provision for vintage bridge and pickup covers on some models.
Why Players Like It
Many bassists consider the Mexican-made Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass one of Fender's best values because it offers:
- Authentic vintage appearance.
- Traditional Jazz Bass tone.
- Comfortable neck.
- Reliable build quality.
- Excellent platform for upgrades if desired.
In short, the Fender Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass (MIM) delivers much of the sound and feel of a vintage early-'60s Jazz Bass at a fraction of the price of a true vintage instrument, making it a favorite among working musicians and collectors alike.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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