Up for sale, a 1976 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A quintessential ‘70s example, tonewoods include an ash body, bound maple neck with pearl block inlay, and maple fingerboard, weighing 10lbs 15oz.

The gray bobbin pickups deliver a round, articulate sound with plenty of treble grind and burp, accentuated by a fresh set of 45-100 roundwound strings. The bass has ample growl, presence and midrange aggression with the bridge pickup favored, offering a more woody, round sound via the neck pickup, and thicker thump with the Tone control rolled back. This Jazz Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Deep U, measuring .885” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Maple (bound), 7 ¼” radius, block inlays
• Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
• Scale Length: 34”
• Nut: 1 1/2”, bone
• Tuners: Clover buttons, “Fender”-stamped
• Serialization: Six-digit stamp on “F” neck plate

Body Specs:

• Wood: Ash
• Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x2 (both coils rewound to spec)
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone
• Harness: CTS pots date to the 13th week of ‘76, Sprague Orange Drop tone cap (replacement)
• Hardware: Bridge with steel barrel saddles, control plate
• Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, pointer knobs

The gloss Natural finish highlights the dynamic grain in the ash body, with a bit of shallow buckle wear, some scuffs just south of the bridge and along the lower bout perimeter, and minor marks consistent with use. The gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.

The original black tolex hardshell case is included. The case is quite clean, with functional latches, well-kept black leather ends, the original handle, and complete Fender logo on the lid.