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Full-length view of a black bass guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, resting in an open hard case with red crushed velvet lining.
01 / 36Full-length view of a black bass guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, resting in an open hard case with red crushed velvet lining.
A black Fender Jazz Bass with a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome hardware, resting in a red velvet case.
02 / 36A black Fender Jazz Bass with a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome hardware, resting in a red velvet case.
Rear view of a black refinished bass with significant paint chipping revealing the wood, a worn maple neck, and four metal tuners.
03 / 36Rear view of a black refinished bass with significant paint chipping revealing the wood, a worn maple neck, and four metal tuners.
The black refinished bass guitar's back shows heavy wear, with large chips revealing the wood and many small nicks across the body.
04 / 36The black refinished bass guitar's back shows heavy wear, with large chips revealing the wood and many small nicks across the body.
Close-up of the neck plate, showing the serial number L47235, two worn screws, and some finish wear on the black body.
05 / 36Close-up of the neck plate, showing the serial number L47235, two worn screws, and some finish wear on the black body.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the light brown wood, four metal tuners, and some finish wear near the top.
06 / 36Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the light brown wood, four metal tuners, and some finish wear near the top.
Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four worn, tarnished open-gear tuners with clover-leaf keys.
07 / 36Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four worn, tarnished open-gear tuners with clover-leaf keys.
Close-up of a black bass guitar body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing a chrome bridge, two pickups, and three black control knobs.
08 / 36Close-up of a black bass guitar body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing a chrome bridge, two pickups, and three black control knobs.
Close-up of a black bass guitar body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing significant paint wear and chipping on the lower horn.
09 / 36Close-up of a black bass guitar body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing significant paint wear and chipping on the lower horn.
Close-up of the bass body from the lower bout, showing the black finish, tortoise pickguard, neck, and a chip on the lower edge.
10 / 36Close-up of the bass body from the lower bout, showing the black finish, tortoise pickguard, neck, and a chip on the lower edge.
Close-up of a black bass body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing significant paint wear on the lower bout and around the strap button.
11 / 36Close-up of a black bass body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing significant paint wear on the lower bout and around the strap button.
Close-up of the black bass body from the bridge to the strap button, showing significant paint chips and wear along the bottom edge.
12 / 36Close-up of the black bass body from the bridge to the strap button, showing significant paint chips and wear along the bottom edge.
Close-up of the black refinished bass body, showing extensive paint chipping and wear along the edges and surface, revealing the wood beneath.
13 / 36Close-up of the black refinished bass body, showing extensive paint chipping and wear along the edges and surface, revealing the wood beneath.
Rear view of a black refinished bass body with significant paint chips and wear, revealing lighter wood underneath.
14 / 36Rear view of a black refinished bass body with significant paint chips and wear, revealing lighter wood underneath.
The bass's black body shows significant paint loss revealing bare wood, with a metal neck plate and a light wood neck.
15 / 36The bass's black body shows significant paint loss revealing bare wood, with a metal neck plate and a light wood neck.
The black bass body, viewed from the back, shows significant paint chipping along the edges and a large worn patch near the upper horn.
16 / 36The black bass body, viewed from the back, shows significant paint chipping along the edges and a large worn patch near the upper horn.
Close-up of the bass neck and fretboard, showing the dark wood, frets, strings, and a small ding on the lower edge.
17 / 36Close-up of the bass neck and fretboard, showing the dark wood, frets, strings, and a small ding on the lower edge.
Close-up of the bass guitar's dark fretboard and light brown neck, showing four strings, frets, and wear on the neck finish.
18 / 36Close-up of the bass guitar's dark fretboard and light brown neck, showing four strings, frets, and wear on the neck finish.
A digital caliper measures the bass's dark rosewood fretboard, showing "1.49" on its screen, with the headstock visible at left.
19 / 36A digital caliper measures the bass's dark rosewood fretboard, showing "1.49" on its screen, with the headstock visible at left.
A digital caliper measures the bass's string height at the nut, displaying "0.77" on its screen, with the headstock blurred behind it.
20 / 36A digital caliper measures the bass's string height at the nut, displaying "0.77" on its screen, with the headstock blurred behind it.
A digital caliper measures the bass's dark rosewood fretboard, showing a reading of 0.94.
21 / 36A digital caliper measures the bass's dark rosewood fretboard, showing a reading of 0.94.
A digital scale displays "9:13.3" in pounds and ounces, with a fuzzy gray surface to the left.
22 / 36A digital scale displays "9:13.3" in pounds and ounces, with a fuzzy gray surface to the left.
Close-up of the bass neck's back, showing a worn, light brown finish with dark spots and visible wood grain.
23 / 36Close-up of the bass neck's back, showing a worn, light brown finish with dark spots and visible wood grain.
Close-up of a dark wood fretboard with four strings and round, light-colored fret markers.
24 / 36Close-up of a dark wood fretboard with four strings and round, light-colored fret markers.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the black refinish worn to yellow, with two pickups and a control plate with two black knobs.
25 / 36Close-up of the bass body, showing the black refinish worn to yellow, with two pickups and a control plate with two black knobs.
Close-up of the control plate's underside, showing three pots, a yellow capacitor, and an output jack with aged wiring.
26 / 36Close-up of the control plate's underside, showing three pots, a yellow capacitor, and an output jack with aged wiring.
Close-up of the bass's internal wiring, showing a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible solder joints and cloth-covered wires.
27 / 36Close-up of the bass's internal wiring, showing a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible solder joints and cloth-covered wires.
A close-up of the bass's internal wiring and pots, showing solder joints and a gold-colored cavity with some grime.
28 / 36A close-up of the bass's internal wiring and pots, showing solder joints and a gold-colored cavity with some grime.
Close-up of the bass pickup, showing its black cover, tarnished gold-colored base, and accumulated dust and debris.
29 / 36Close-up of the bass pickup, showing its black cover, tarnished gold-colored base, and accumulated dust and debris.
Close-up of the bridge pickup, showing its black cover, tarnished brass baseplate, exposed pole pieces, and frayed white string wrapping.
30 / 36Close-up of the bridge pickup, showing its black cover, tarnished brass baseplate, exposed pole pieces, and frayed white string wrapping.
Close-up of the black body with heavy scratching and checking, revealing a cavity with foam padding and a rusty pickup base.
31 / 36Close-up of the black body with heavy scratching and checking, revealing a cavity with foam padding and a rusty pickup base.
Close-up of the neck heel, showing the "7OCT64A" stamp and a screw hole with frayed wood, revealing light wood grain.
32 / 36Close-up of the neck heel, showing the "7OCT64A" stamp and a screw hole with frayed wood, revealing light wood grain.
Close-up of the neck heel, showing four screw holes, a small fifth hole, and a dark, rectangular mark.
33 / 36Close-up of the neck heel, showing four screw holes, a small fifth hole, and a dark, rectangular mark.
Close-up of the bass's internal electronics, showing a yellow capacitor soldered to a metal pot with visible wiring.
34 / 36Close-up of the bass's internal electronics, showing a yellow capacitor soldered to a metal pot with visible wiring.
Close-up of the bass body showing a black refinish over a yellow base, with a routed cavity revealing a dark, textured material.
35 / 36Close-up of the bass body showing a black refinish over a yellow base, with a routed cavity revealing a dark, textured material.
Close-up of the neck pocket, showing the black refinish over a gold finish, with wear revealing the wood and screw holes.
36 / 36Close-up of the neck pocket, showing the black refinish over a gold finish, with wear revealing the wood and screw holes.

Fender

1964 Fender Jazz Bass Black Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

$10,995.00

Available

  • Year1964
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1964
Model
Fender Jazz Bass Black Refin Pre-CBS
Finish
Black
Condition
Good
Originality
refin
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
34
Nut width (in)
1.5
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.77
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.94
Weight
9lbs

Construction

Body
Alder
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Show Heavy Play Wear, Currently Playable As-Is, Will Benefit From Fret Job In The Future

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Grey Bottom Single-Coil Pickups, New Foam Risers Underneath
Tuners
Original Threaded-Saddle Bridge And Reverse-Winding Tuners

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1964 Fender Jazz Bass In Black Finish

Professionally Refinished In Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer And Hand-Aged, Complete With Checking, Various Dings And Wear Marks As Shown

Pro Repaired Headstock Crack Is Solid And Does Not Impact Tuning Or Overall Playability

Made In Fullerton, CA

Solid Alder Body

Maple Neck With Curved Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Clay Dot Inlay

Original Electronics, Pots Date To 40th Weeks Of 1964 (See Photos)

Original Celluloid Nitrate Tortoiseshell Pickguard Shows Some Shrinking, But No Cracks Or Damage

'C' Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Non-Original Fender Hard Shell Case

More Photos Available On Our Website

The 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 Fender 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.

Crafted 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.

Vintage 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.

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