Fender Jazz Bass circa 1968

by Ross Anderson
(Norwich, Norfolk, England)

I would like to have an idea of how much my Bass Guitar is worth. It is in Excellent to Mint condition, so I guess it has had a respray/refurb at some point. I know it was made in the Fullerton plant and I have checked the neck for authenticity. The serial number is 210317. Please can you give me any clue to its value?

ANSWER

Hi, Ross--

Here is the General Blue Book 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:

1968
Mint $7,000
Exc.+ $5,800
Exc. $5,000
Avg.+ $4,200
Avg. $3,500
General $2,750

Best Wishes,
Lynne