Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass® Lacquer

Model : 0140065700
$1,259.99MSRP
The Jazz Bass debuted in 1960 and captured the essence of the era—an instrument as great sounding and groundbreaking as the decade itself. Strong, clear and versatile, it gave bassists everywhere a powerful new voice and a fast new feel that would only grow bolder in the decades that followed.

The Classic Series '60s Jazz Bass Lacquer evokes the instrument in the decade of its origin, with vintage style and an authentic nitrocellulose lacquer finish on its sleekly offset alder body. Other features include an ultra-slim "C"-shaped maple neck, 7.25"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 20 vintage-style frets and white-dot inlays, dual vintage-style single-coil alnico pickups, four-ply brown shell pickguard, four-saddle American Vintage bass bridge, and vintage-style reverse tuners. Tweed case included.

General

General

Series:

Classic

COLOR/MSRP/PART#:

3-Color Sunburst
$1,259.99
0140065700


Body

Body

Body Material:

Alder

Body Finish:

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Shape:

Jazz Bass®


Neck

Neck

Neck Material:

Maple

Neck Finish:

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Shape:

"C" Shape

Scale Length:

34" (864 mm)

Fingerboard Material:

Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius:

7.25" (184.1 mm)

Number of Frets:

20

Fret Size:

Vintage-Style

Nut Material:

Synthetic Bone

Nut Width:

1.5" (38.1 mm)

Position Inlays:

White Dot

Truss Rod Nut:

Vintage-Style Slotted


Electronics

Electronics

Neck Pickup:

Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Single-Coil Jazz Bass®

Bridge Pickup:

Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Single-Coil Jazz Bass®

Pickup Configuration:

S/S

Controls:

Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone


Hardware

Hardware

Hardware Finish:

Nickel/Chrome

Bridge:

4-Saddle American Vintage Bass

Tuning Machines:

American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass

Pickguard:

4-Ply Brown Shell

Control Knobs:

Black Plastic

Strap Buttons:

Vintage-Style

Neck Plate:

4-Bolt Vintage-Style


Accessories

Accessories

Case/Gig Bag:

Tweed Case


Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Strings:

Fender® USA Super Bass 7250ML, NPS, (.045-.100 Gauges)

Other Features:

True Vintage Styling, Synthetic Bone Nut


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Best Fender I've played

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WitneyDave on June 7, 2013
Semi-Professional Blues R&B Classic Rock

I bought this bass because I had previously owned the poly finished version and always regretted parting with it. I tracked down what must be one of the first to arrive in England, and after playing it in the shop was convinced that it is a better bass than its predecessor. I also own a 2008 US Standard Jazz Bass, and this classic sounds and feels every bit as good, but with a different character.

The finish is beautifully applied, and a first for me, the bass was perfectly set up out of the box, neck relief, action, intonation, and pick up height all spot on. I've already played one small gig and a 3 hour rehearsal with it, the fact that I left my Standard at home and took the Classic reveals my faith in it.

A Classic in more than name alone, the rosewood fingerboard, tortoiseshell pick guard and lacquer sunburst help me feel that I have a genuine classic that will acquire a unique character as I play it over the years ahead.

The supplied hard shell tweed case is a nice extra. I awarded only 4 stars for the value as UK prices mean I paid over $1300 for my bass.

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