patrik733 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) THIS BASS IS SOLD! Vintage 1965/66 Jazz Bass - Unbound Neck w/ Lollipop Tuners 100% Original w/ Original "No Logo" Case Stunning example of a 1965/66 "transition model" Jazz Bass, still with most of the pre-CBS appointments.. the main one being the unbound Brazilian rosewood neck.. with some cool '66 features too, like the lollipop tuners! Fantastic player, great tone, and 100% original down to the last screw! Ser. #: 129XXX on (very early) "F" series neck plate. The neck plate and body also have a matching residue "footprint" to show they have always been together. Neck Stamp: "7 AUG 65 A". The body also has clear "paint stick" mark in the neck pocket, as well as the appropriate nail hole next to the pocket (not done anymore after 1965). Pot Codes: All 3 are matching CTS pots and all stamped the 9th week of 1966. Original capacitor. Pickups: Correct green bobbins, original copper-colored, heavy Formvar windings, and the typical handwriting on the bottoms. All solder joints are 100% original and untouched. Original cloth wiring throughout. The neck still has all the wonderful feel of a pre-CBS Fender! Beautiful, dark Brazilian rosewood fretboard and pearl dots. Original vintage-size "banjo" frets. Neck is very straight and the truss rod works fine. I have never felt a nicer vintage Jazz neck! Thin, pre-CBS profile, and the original nitro finish on the back of the neck has caramelized with age/play wear, so it has that comfy worn-in feel that just can't be simulated. The neck has a few minor dings here and there, but nothing noticeable while playing. The headstock decal is original like everything else.. even the nut is original (and in good shape too). The original 3-tone sunburst finish is still very colorful and vibrant, with that beautiful yellow in the center. It has the normal dings, scratches, finish wear and checking one would expect for a 50 year old instrument, but it's in all the right places for a well-played and well-loved vintage bass that didn't sat in a closet all its life! No mods, No repairs, No extra screw holes or routes, No issues whatsoever. The pickguard has some shinkage and a little bit of warpage, but no cracks, and all the holes still line up. The underside of the pickguard is pretty clean, so it was probably removed from the bass for some time, but it's absolutely original (and is one of the best looking '60s torts I've seen). This bass is very lightweight too at 8.4 lbs! Includes the original "no logo" black tolex hard shell case in very good condition for its age also. Orig Pickup covers and thumb rest. This is a premium vintage bass, the action VERY low, no dead notes anywhere, and the playability is boutique quality. I have a lot more pics of this bass too, please send me a message if you'd like to see them all, and I'll give you the link. Thanks for looking! Edited January 2, 2019 by patrik733 Bass is SOLD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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