{"product_id":"1964-fender-jazz-bass-black-refin-pre-cbs-w-hsc","title":"1964 Fender Jazz Bass Black Refin Pre-CBS w\/HSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e1964 Fender Jazz Bass In Black Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated At IVG Sherman Oaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally Refinished In Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer And Hand-Aged, Complete With Checking, Various Dings And Wear Marks As Shown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro Repaired Headstock Crack Is Solid And Does Not Impact Tuning Or Overall Playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Frets Show Heavy Play Wear, Currently Playable As-Is, Will Benefit From Fret Job In The Future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade In Fullerton, CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid Alder Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple Neck With Curved Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Clay Dot Inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Grey Bottom Single-Coil Pickups, New Foam Risers Underneath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Electronics, Pots Date To 40th Weeks Of 1964 (See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Celluloid Nitrate Tortoiseshell Pickguard Shows Some Shrinking, But No Cracks Or Damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Threaded-Saddle Bridge And Reverse-Winding Tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34\" Scale Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5\" Nut Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'C' Shape Neck Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.77\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Depth At 12th Fret: 0.94\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 9lbs 1oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes As Shown With Non-Original Fender Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Photos Available On Our Website\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eThe Fender Jazz Bass is widely regarded as one of the finest vintage bass guitars ever made, prized for both its exceptional tone and elegant design. Introduced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the early 1960s as a more refined alternative to the Precision Bass, the Jazz Bass quickly became known for its fast, narrow neck and versatile electronics. The 1964 version represents the last full year before major production changes under CBS ownership, making it especially desirable among collectors and professional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eCrafted with an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, the 1964 Jazz Bass delivers a smooth, resonant sound with remarkable clarity and balance. Its dual single-coil pickups allow players to blend tones ranging from deep and warm to bright and aggressive, making it adaptable across jazz, funk, blues, rock, and soul music. The instrument’s offset-waist body design also provides excellent comfort and balance whether played seated or standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1351\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eVintage 1964 models are celebrated for their hand-built quality, lightweight feel, and naturally aged tone that develops character over decades of use. Famous bassists across generations have favored the Jazz Bass for its expressive sound and effortless playability, helping solidify its status as a timeless classic in the world of electric bass guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48552093712639,"sku":"P009594S","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0489\/9300\/9827\/files\/1964-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Refin-Pre-CBS-Sell-Your-Guitar-Imperial-Vintage-Guitars_0716.jpg?v=1779236718","url":"https:\/\/www.imperialvintageguitars.com\/products\/1964-fender-jazz-bass-black-refin-pre-cbs-w-hsc","provider":"Imperial Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}