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Continue ShoppingFender Jazz Bass 1983
Finish Details: | Original |
Body Material: | Alder |
Body Details: | Solid alder body |
Neck Material: | Maple |
Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
Neck Thickness (IN): | .81" (1st fret), .927.2" (12th fret) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
Nut Width: | 1-1/2" |
Scale Length: | 34" |
Neck Details: | Bolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The heel has an "Oct 18 1983" date stamp. |
Electronics: | Original Fender single coil pickups, with neck & bridge volume controls and master tone control. The neck tone pot appears to have been replaced. |
Pickup Measurements: | 6.8k (neck), 7.1k (bridge) |
Hardware: | The strap buttons and pickup covers have been replaced. The low E saddle has a non-original Phillips head height adjustment screw. The treble corner of the pickguard is cracked as well. |
Weight: | 9lbs 4oz |
Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck volume pot has been replaced -Non-original strap buttons and pickup covers |
Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
Cosmetic Condition: | The bass shows nice aging; the finish is glossy with light scratches and numerous small dings/chips along the edges of the body. The back has mild buckle rash. The pickguard is cracked at the output jack, but held securely, and the upper corner is missing. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth; there is notable finish wear along the sides/edges of the fingerboard. |
Serial Number: | E301476 |
Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the truss rod is close to its maximum position, but the bass sets up and plays well. The heel stamp and serial number date to 1983. |