1974 Fender Jazz Bass-Olympic White w/Maple B&B Neck

by Dave Knutson
(Minneapolis-Minnesota)

Can you tell me the value and any other unique features in relation to years around that date?

ANSWER

Hi, Dave--

Here is 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:

1974
Mint $2,600
Exc.+ $2,150
Exc. $1,850
Avg.+ $1,550
Avg. $1,300
General $1,050

**Add 10-25% for Olympic White finish (1973-1981)

**In 1969, a black-bound maple fingerboard with black block inlays became optional.

Lynne