Fender Jazz Bass 1965

by Gary
(Australia)

Hi Lynne,
I have a '65 Jazz Bass. S/no L82109.
It is in excellent original condition, including pickup covers.
What is the current value of this vintage instrument.
Where was it made? Any idea what month?
All the best
Gary

ANSWER

Hi, Gary--

The serial number indicates that Your guitar was made at the
Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era),USA
in 1965. The month of manufacture is not available.

Here is the Blue Book general info:

JAZZ BASS (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:

1965
Mint $10,000
Excd.+ $8,500
Exc. $7,000
Avg.+ $6,000
Avg. $5,000
General $4,000

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Add 20-40% for Black finish
Add 20-40% for Blonde finish
Add 20-40% for Olympic White finish

Best Wishes,
Lynne