【used】Fender / 1972~73 Jazz Bass 3TS Bartolini mod. #378420【GIB Yokohama】
【used】Fender / 1972~73 Jazz Bass 3TS Bartolini mod. #378420【GIB Yokohama】
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Description & Condition
Description & Condition
Fender is, of course, the number one brand of electric guitars and basses.
It's loved by countless top artists, including Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, and Geddy Lee. (Titles omitted)
The Jazz Bass was released as a higher-end model than the Precision Bass.
Its sharp, clear sound is loved by many bassists, and it continues to enjoy overwhelming support and a shining presence even today.
This instrument is a 1972-73 Jazz Bass.
The serial number is 378420.
In Fender's serial number table, the 300000 range spans from 1971 to 1973.
Since the serial number is the only element that can determine the year, it is listed as 1972-73.
As you can see, this instrument has undergone many modifications.
The body is alder, the neck is maple, and the fretboard is also maple.
The bridge has been replaced with a Leo Quan BADASS BASS II.
The tuning machines have been replaced with Hipshot Ultralite.
A very modern combination.
The pickups are current vintage-style pickups.
Please understand that it is difficult to make a definitive statement.
The preamp is a Bartolini TCT and has been made active.
Consequently, all jacks and pots have been replaced.
Controls are master volume, balancer, master tone, and treble/bass.
The cavity has been shielded.
There are signs of expansion in the bridge pickup cavity.
An additional hole for a side jack and a hole for string-through-body mounting have been added.
The frets and nut have been replaced.
The back of the neck has been refinished.
In other words, the entire neck has been refinished.
The fret side treatment and finish are very clean and professional work.
JB, TCT, and BADASS – a golden combination.
The sharp and powerful V-shaped tone continues to captivate people to this day.
Fret life is approximately 95%.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and paintwork show numerous scratches, dents, and paint chips.
The electronics are in good condition.
The guitar has been refretted and renutted. The back of the neck has been refinished. It has been converted to active pickups and is equipped with a Bartolini TCT. Accordingly, all jacks and potentiometers have been replaced. A battery snap has been added. An additional hole for a side jack has been added. The bridge has been replaced with a BADASS BASS II. The tuners have been replaced with Hipshot Ultralite tuners, and the original tuner holes and screw holes on the back of the headstock have been filled. An additional hole for string-through-body mounting has been added. The cavity has been shielded. There are signs that the bridge pickup cavity has been enlarged.
Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Master Tone, Treble/Bass
Neck Width (Nut): 38.0mm
Bridge String Spacing: 19.0mm
Scale Length: 34 Inch
Year of Manufacture: 1972-73
Country of Manufacture: USA
During setup, we use our original GIB BASIC / Standard Bass Strings.
These strings are characterized by their straightforward sound and stable playability, naturally bringing out the instrument's inherent character.
These are highly reliable strings that we actually use in our repair and setup workshops.
Please enjoy these strings, which aim to be a new standard for bassists.
Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB craftsmen.
Accessories: Soft Case
Text: Ryoma Terao
Inspection 담당: Oshima
Product Photos: Miura
GIB 3-Month Warranty Included
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