Fender Jazz Bass 1976 Natural Ash 70s Vintage - *SOLD* £3000 Shropshire

[Manton Customs]

Up for sale is here is this 1976 Fender jazz bass. Ash body, Maple fretboard with blocks and binding...ultimate 70s! The bass is in good all original condition and comes with a (non-original) tweed Fender hard case. The bass plays very nicely having recently received a full setup. It also sounds excellent, with a biting aggressive tone just like a 70’s jazz should have!

 

I have given the bass a full check over - I'm a fulltime luthier of over 15 years and any potential buyers can rest assured there are no issues with the bass. 

 

As mentioned all the hardware is original and all the dates read as they should for a 76. The only missing bits are the bridge and pickup covers. As for provenance - the bass was bought approximately 5 years ago from the The Bass Gallery in London

 

I’ve done my best to picture pretty much all of the marks to the finish on the bass, which really isn’t too much considering it’s age. I’d say it’s in better condition than a lot of 70s Fenders which come up for sale. The frets are near perfect too and have a great deal of life left in them. Truss rod works as it should also, so no work required and ready to gig!

 

Any questions feel free to ask and more pics are available on request. Cash and collection from Shropshire (near Shrewsbury) only please.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 23, 2023 by Manton Customs

[silverfoxnik]

[Jonesy]

That just oozes cool

[ossyrocks]

That does look nice.

 

Who's going to ask the obligatory question first? I'm not, as I'm not looking for a Jazz, but if this was a P, it would be my first question......

[Pocketdog]

Nice example of a vintage bass👍

[Aidan63]

fingers crossed for tomorrows lottery 😍

we all know it won't be sub 9lb 😲

only a serious buyer needs play it and feel if it's the one for them

[Buddster]

Oh boy, hold up, just selling kindey

[King Tut]

On 08/12/2022 at 16:43, ossyrocks said:

That does look nice.

 

Who's going to ask the obligatory question first? I'm not, as I'm not looking for a Jazz, but if this was a P, it would be my first question......

me! Weight pls?

[Manton Customs]

2 hours ago, King Tut said:

me! Weight pls?

Approx 5 kg/ 11lb

[King Tut]

6 hours ago, Manton Customs said:

Approx 5 kg/ 11lb

Thank you!

[Undertone]

is the finish original please?  Thanks

[Manton Customs]

5 hours ago, Undertone said:

is the finish original please?  Thanks

Yes

[asingardenof]

Gorgeous! Come on lottery win! XD GLWTS!

[Geek99]

Fcuk 

[nick_gontarski]

Marcus Miller 😱

[Manton Customs]

48 minutes ago, nick_gontarski said:

Marcus Miller 😱

Yep, it does that sound very well too!

[thestick]

🤪. I want! Sadly checked under the mattress and just dust ☹️

lovely looking beast indeed 👍

[Manton Customs]

11 hours ago, thestick said:

🤪. I want! Sadly checked under the mattress and just dust ☹️

lovely looking beast indeed 👍

 😆 thank you 

[JazzBassGirl]

Is this still for sale, @Manton Customs?

 

I'm near Whitchurch and would love to check it out in person with a view to buying! 

[Manton Customs]

Still available currently.

[moley6knipe]

My YOB bass. None more 70s really. Microtilt, white blocks, black scratchplate and natural ash body. This is beautiful, and if I find the money 😆 I’ll be in touch.

[Manton Customs]

15 hours ago, moley6knipe said:

My YOB bass. None more 70s really. Microtilt, white blocks, black scratchplate and natural ash body. This is beautiful, and if I find the money 😆 I’ll be in touch.

Exactly…The ultimate 70s jazz! Thank you 😃 

[snorkie635]

Very fine example sir. It WILL go. Best of luck.

[Manton Customs]

On 01/04/2023 at 18:45, snorkie635 said:

Very fine example sir. It WILL go. Best of luck.

Thank you! Yep it’s nice and original

[Manton Customs]

If anyone is in the Bristol area this weekend and would like to try this bass out, I’m bringing it to my stand at the Bristol Guitar Show which is at Ashton Gate Stadium tomorrow (Sunday)