1972 Fender Jazz Bass
by Gordon
(San Jose, CA, USA)
1972 Fender Jazz Bass
This is what I believe to be a 1972 a Fender Jazz Bass, with serial number 360030.
It has the original case, and all the chrome pieces are still with the instrument, although I have taken them off and also replaced the bridge with a Badass many years ago.
ANSWER
Hi, Gordon--
The serial number does indeed come up as 1972.
The Blue Book general info:
JAZZ BASS (CBS MFG. 1965-1981)
- offset double cutaway alder body, bolt-on maple neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, four-on-one-side tuners, fixed bridge with string mutes, F logo bridge cover, two J-style pickups, two concentric (v, tone) controls, tortoiseshell/metal pickguard with finger rest, chrome hardware, available in Blonde, Black, Custom Colors, or 3-Tone Sunburst finish, mfg. 1965-1981.
The pricing info:
1972
Mint $3,200
Exc.+ $2,600
Exc. $2,100
Avg.+ $1,750
Avg. $1,450
General $1,200
Add 20-40% for Black finish (1965-1972)
You know, of course, that the modifications will reduce the value--by how much, I am not sure, but the bridge replacement will be a major consideration.
Lynne
