Fender Jazz Bass – Mint Condition, All Original with Tags – Vintage USA 1976

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I found this 1976 Fender Jazz Bass locally from last week from the wife of the original owner.  It popped up right after the truck came by to haul inventory off for the Dallas vintage guitar show, which is a good thing for our website customers because it surely would have sold there.  She said that he bought it and immediately stashed it. 

The bass is an exceptional example in mint condition, complete with original tags, and case candy.  There is only one very small, surface scuff on the lower/back edge of the body to show that it ever left the case.  

This vintage Jazz Bass delivers the punchy low end, articulate mids, and smooth playability that have made it a favorite among bassists for decades.  It set up extremely well with great action.  There is zero fret wear.  I am pretty certain that the flatwound strings are original to the bass.  I also believe that I was the first to remove the bridge cover.  There is a foam mute under that cover, and it had formed and hardened around the strings.  

This bass is all original, featuring its factory finish, electronics, and hardware. The lightweight ash body combined with the slim maple neck offers an ideal balance of comfort and resonance, making it a joy to play whether you're in the studio or on stage. The dual single-coil pickups provide the classic Jazz Bass tone — deep and round on the neck pickup, bright and growling on the bridge, with a powerful blend in between.

A true collector-grade instrument, this 1976 Fender Jazz Bass includes the original hang tags, vintage hard shell case, and shows no signs of playwear, making it a rare find for players and collectors alike. Fender basses from the mid-1970s have become increasingly sought-after, especially those in this condition with verified originality and light weight.

The case is in mint condition as well.

I am sure that nobody has ever taken the instrument apart, so I didn't remove the neck for the pictures.

Key Features:

• Original 1976 Fender Jazz Bass – Made in USA

• Near Mint condition – no modifications, no wear

• Includes original tags, case candy, and hard shell case

• Lightweight ash body with superb resonance

• Maple neck and fingerboard – fast and smooth

• Dual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups for iconic tone versatility

• Fully functional electronics and setup for professional performance

• A rare collector-quality vintage Fender bass

If you're searching for a vintage Fender Jazz Bass that plays as good as it looks — and comes with investment-grade collectability — this 1976 model checks all the boxes. Don’t miss your chance to own a truly special piece of Fender history.

Ships fully insured and professionally packed. Add it to your collection today!

• Color: Natural
• Weight: 10lbs 6oz
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Fretboard: Maple with cream binding
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Frets: Original, good condition
• Fret count: 20
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-1/2"
• Radius: 7.25"
• Scale: 34"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .845"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: .956"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 4/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 4/32"
• Total length: 46"
• Lower bout: 14"
• Waist:  9-3/4"
• Upper Bout: 11-3/4"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Fender Jazz Bass Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 7.24k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: Fender Jazz Bass Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 6.95k
• Pickup Original? Yes
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC, with tags
• Notes: We don't think the neck has ever been removed, so we left it intact. 

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