【used】Fender / 1968 Jazz Bass 3TS 4.485kg #223003【Consignments】【GIB Yokohama】

Fender is the number one brand of electric guitars and basses.
Loved by countless top artists including Jaco Pastorious, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, and more.

The Jazz Bass was released as a higher-end model of the Precision Bass.
Its sharp, clear sound is loved by many bassists, and even today it continues to enjoy overwhelming support, giving off a shining presence.

This is a jazz bass manufactured in 1968.
Popular specs include Alder body and Rosewood fingerboard.

The neck PU is stamped "●8437●" and the bridge PU is signed "10/15/68".
"7SEP●●A" is written on the neck end.

The neck PU volume pot date is "1377●3●", the bridge PU volume pot date is "137745●", and the tone pot date is "1377451".

I think the pot has been replaced with a 1974 model.
The important part of the serial number is blurred, but the year of manufacture is estimated to be 1966-1970.

Taking that into account, you should think that the jack and wiring have also been taken care of. Some are clear.

Both PUs are gray bobbins and look like those from that time, but the coil colors are different.
This suggests the possibility of PU replacement or rewind.
I'm also concerned about the different way it's written, so it's difficult to say it's original.

Based on the above, I have determined that the year of manufacture is 1968.

It looks like the truss rod nut has been replaced.
The original is also included, but it is damaged and is likely to be difficult to put into practical use.

The pickguard is missing one screw.

There is a trace that a PU was added to the neck side and the counterbore of the PU and wiring hole was filled.
It looks like it has been painted black over it.

There is a clear line on the side of the body that can be seen through the paint, and there is also a step inside the cavity at the position of that line.

This suggests the possibility that the body top was glued together separately, or that only the top side was refinished.

It looks like the nut has been replaced, and I feel that the frets may have been replaced as well.
The work itself is thorough. Sorry for the vague expression.

Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod works well.
The condition of the neck is high, so we are currently adjusting it to 2.2 to 2.7 mm. There is some vibration seen after the 12th string of the 3rd string. To resolve this issue, you will need to raise the bridge string height, adjust the bridge strings, or use refrets. There are also places where the fingerboard in the high position is gouged out.
The condition of the body and paint surface includes dents, peeling paint, and weather checks.
The electrical system is in good condition.

Controls: Neck PU volume, Bridge PU volume, Master tone
Nut width: 38.0mm
Bridge part string pitch: 20.0mm
Scale: 34Inch
Year of manufacture: 1968
Country of manufacture: USA

Since this is a consignment item, shipping charges may differ from normal shipping charges.

GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it to make it easier to play and then deliver it to you.

Accessories: Hard case, finger rest, original truss rod nut

Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Yamaji

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