1966 Fender Jazz Bass Dots & Binding - on hold - *SOLD* £7000

[bakerster135]

I’ve been mulling over this for a long time as I absolutely LOVE this bass, but it’s time. We’re moving house and the proceeds of this sale will go towards the deposit…

This is a fantastic example of a 1966 Jazz Bass, classic transition-era “target” sunburst with dots and binding. Bought from pmjos of this forum in 2018 (original ad here). It’s a dream bass.

 

It’s had a refret with period-correct frets, performed amazingly by Martin Petersen of the Camden Bass Gallery, to ensure that the binding has remained intact and that there’s no damage, cracking, etc. I felt this was necessary as, when I got it I think there may have been a minor hump in the upper fretboard which caused some choking out in the upper frets, and it relieved that issue. The bass plays cleanly on every fret of the register, and I’m a pretty heavy-handed player…Otherwise, the bass is totally original in every other aspect. 

 

You can see the details in Phil’s ad, but this is a great-sounding bass and super clean. Since I got it, it’s been scrupulously cared for and has only been out of the house for recording and never gigged, so no additional dings or damage. 

 

The pickups sound fantastic, each with their own character when soloed (particularly fantastic classic burp on the bridge pickup!) but with that textbook lively mid/late 60s JB tone when combined.

It comes with the original case, and also the original funny little leather strap and registration card. I’ve included some general pics below without taking the thing apart, which I’m always loathe to do, and also some shots of the neck so you can see the quality of the refret. I’m also a pretty lousy photographer, but you can view an excellent shot PowerPoint depicting the more detailed aspects of the bass here. Obviously, it also comes with the pickup and bridge covers/ashtrays, I just don’t have these installed currently as, as most probably know, it makes it a bit more difficult to play the bass.

 

Weight confirmed at 3.977Kg

I’m looking for £6750.

Just to clarify I would strongly prefer collection and inspection from my home in London NW3. No international shipping! Sorry. I’ll consider UK postage, but only with discussion and careful consideration on courier method to ensure that there’s no possibility of damage during shipping, and this will definitely need to be arranged by the buyer with appropriate insurance.

Absolutely no trades on this, unfortunately, as I need the cash.

I hope everything’s clear, but happy to answer any and all questions. This is clearly a beautiful piece of bass and Fender history and I’m immensely saddened to have to make the decision to move it on.

Edited February 25 by bakerster135
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[three]

Wow!  The finest iteration of an icon IMO - I just absolutely love these and haven't seen one anywhere in such outstanding condition.  Thank you for sharing - such a beautiful aesthetic 

[jonnybass]

Beautiful bass, love a dotted bound neck.  Shame my bank balance doesnt allow me to indulge.

 

GLWTS

 

Jonny

[clarkpegasus4001]

Fabulous!

[Reggaebass]

That’s a beauty 

[Old Man Riva]

That’s a stunner. Can honestly say I’ve never played a ‘66 dot and bound Jazz that has been anything other than wonderful, and I’ve played a few! For whatever reason, without fail, they’re consistently quality instruments.

 

GLWTS 

[Grooverjr]

I don't like sunburst and I don't like Js in general but you have to admire craftsmanship of that level. That neck looks gorgeous and the condition for an instrument of that age is unbelievable. GLWTS

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

Oh my - it has lollipop tuners.

 

Are the original chrome bridge & pickups covers still with it? and does the case still whiff? (mentioned in the 2018 ad) — If so what of?

[bakerster135]

3 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

Oh my - it has lollipop tuners.

 

Are the original chrome bridge & pickups covers still with it? and does the case still whiff? (mentioned in the 2018 ad) — If so what of?

Yes, chrome covers are still with it and everything else! Mentioned in the ad but appreciate it's a bit wordy...

Never really understood what Phil meant about the "whiff" of the case, I'm not getting anything and I'm a fragrance-obsessed person...Perhaps it's dissipated by now but you're welcome to come smell it for yourself 😆 

[SICbass]

58 minutes ago, bakerster135 said:

you're welcome to come smell it for yourself 😆 

Oh Vicar, behaaaaave!

[Beedster]

7 hours ago, bakerster135 said:

..... but you're welcome to come smell it for yourself 😆 

 

You gotta be very careful what you offer @bakerster135 

 

Lovely lovely bass, it's a very odd thing just how the small differences in question equate do an iconic instrument. But they do 👍

[MungoBass]

Beauty….

[Paul_1991]

A cracking bass. I have the slightly older version with the unbound neck, August 65 I think, a fantastic instrument and a testament to the period.

 

Whoever gets this will not be disappointed I'm sure, real piece of Fender history. GLWTS.

[GuyR]

It’s not much more expensive than a custom shop relic. Why wouldn’t you buy the real thing?

That is a stunning example.

[Duroc17]

Bella bella!

[asingardenof]

Oh my.

[p4ul]

oh

my

gods...

 

anyone need a kidney?

[Rick's Fine '52]

Why do I keep coming back to this. 😍

[Taa]

Dream bass here , wrong timing though 😑

[bakerster135]

Reduced - now £6750, which is a great price for this bass! 

[Born 2B Mild]

Seems like a fair price. 🙂