1975 Fender Jazz Bass

by Scott
(Eastern Iowa)

I have a Fender Jazz Bass. Original 1 owner bought new in 1975. It has a reddish sunburst color and has serial number 648780.

It is in real good shape since it rarely saw the light of day or dark of night. just needs a little pledge clean and shine. I have all original paper work receipts and manuals and case as well.

Can you tell me what you think it is worth?

ANSWER

Hi, Scott--

The serial number does indicate a 1975 manufacture date.

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:

1975-1976
Mint $2,400
Exc.+ $2,000
Exc. $1,700
Avg.+ $1,450
Avg. $1,200
General $1,000

Lynne