{"product_id":"fender-1966-jazz-bass-sunburst-all-original-w-original-case-strap","title":"Fender 1966 Jazz Bass Sunburst All Original w\/Original Case \u0026 Strap Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1966 Fender Jazz Bass just hit the shop and it is a beauty!  This example dates to late 1965, with a neck date of October 7, 1965.  One potentiometer date codes reading 6542 (CTS, week 42 of 1965), and another dates to the 9th week of 1966.  As is the way with Fender guitars, you have to go with the latest date you find on any part to determine the year, so this is a very early 1966 bass that was mostly built in 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is 8 small and hidden screw holes from being all original.  At some point, someone put different tuning machines on, adding two holes per tuner.  Otherwise, the body, neck, finish, pickguard, hardware, pickups, electronics, and case are all unmodified. Condition overall is excellent.  It is also pretty light at 8 pounds, 15 ounces.  The original bridge and pickup covers are included, even an original Fender strap. The tortoise shell pickguard is original and in very good condition, with one small crack at the treble bout tip — visible in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass plays perfectly.  The frets show very little wear.  The truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustments.  It is a nearly perfect example!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 8lbs 15oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Markings: 3, 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 11-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: Tortoise Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: Very good, small crack at treble bout tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .789\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .958\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 4th String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Date: 7 Oct 65 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Markings: 8, inspected 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Color: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Material: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-7\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: There appears to have been other tuners on at some point, two additional screw holes added behind each tuner — see pic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 46\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Brand: Fender Single Coil Jazz Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Markings: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Cover Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Cavity Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Material: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer Code: 137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Date Code: 6542 and 6609\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: Bridge and pickup covers, original strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the 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