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Full-length view of a natural finish bass with a white pickguard, maple fretboard, and chrome bridge cover, standing in an open orange-lined case.
01 / 30Full-length view of a natural finish bass with a white pickguard, maple fretboard, and chrome bridge cover, standing in an open orange-lined case.
Full front view of a natural ash bass with a cream pickguard, chrome pickup cover, bridge cover, and control knobs.
02 / 30Full front view of a natural ash bass with a cream pickguard, chrome pickup cover, bridge cover, and control knobs.
The natural finish bass is shown from the back, resting in its open orange-lined hard case, with visible wear on the headstock tuners.
03 / 30The natural finish bass is shown from the back, resting in its open orange-lined hard case, with visible wear on the headstock tuners.
Rear view of a natural finish bass guitar body and neck, showing the neck plate and four string ferrules.
04 / 30Rear view of a natural finish bass guitar body and neck, showing the neck plate and four string ferrules.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the natural wood finish, four clover-leaf tuners, and a string tree.
05 / 30Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the natural wood finish, four clover-leaf tuners, and a string tree.
Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four tarnished open-gear tuners on a light natural wood finish.
06 / 30Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four tarnished open-gear tuners on a light natural wood finish.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the natural wood grain, cream pickguard, chrome bridge cover, two knurled control knobs, and output jack.
07 / 30Close-up of the bass body, showing the natural wood grain, cream pickguard, chrome bridge cover, two knurled control knobs, and output jack.
Close-up of a natural finish bass guitar, showing the light wood body, cream pickguard, chrome bridge, and maple neck with dot inlays.
08 / 30Close-up of a natural finish bass guitar, showing the light wood body, cream pickguard, chrome bridge, and maple neck with dot inlays.
The natural ash bass body, with a cream pickguard and chrome bridge, shows light wear and a few small dings.
09 / 30The natural ash bass body, with a cream pickguard and chrome bridge, shows light wear and a few small dings.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the natural ash grain, cream pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and two control knobs.
10 / 30Close-up of the bass body, showing the natural ash grain, cream pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and two control knobs.
Close-up of the natural ash body, showing the chrome bridge cover, two control knobs, and a strap button on the lower bout.
11 / 30Close-up of the natural ash body, showing the chrome bridge cover, two control knobs, and a strap button on the lower bout.
Close-up of the bass guitar's natural ash body, showing the string-through-body ferrules, output jack, and light wear.
12 / 30Close-up of the bass guitar's natural ash body, showing the string-through-body ferrules, output jack, and light wear.
The back of a natural finish bass guitar body, showing the neck joint with a chrome plate and a strap button.
13 / 30The back of a natural finish bass guitar body, showing the neck joint with a chrome plate and a strap button.
The back of the natural ash body, showing the neck plate and neck joint, with light wear and a few small dings.
14 / 30The back of the natural ash body, showing the neck plate and neck joint, with light wear and a few small dings.
The natural ash body of the bass is shown from the back, angled from the lower bout, revealing four chrome string ferrules and the output jack.
15 / 30The natural ash body of the bass is shown from the back, angled from the lower bout, revealing four chrome string ferrules and the output jack.
Close-up of a bass guitar neck with four strings, showing frets, a black dot inlay, and string trees.
16 / 30Close-up of a bass guitar neck with four strings, showing frets, a black dot inlay, and string trees.
Close-up of the bass's maple fretboard with four strings, showing black dot inlays and some wear on the finish.
17 / 30Close-up of the bass's maple fretboard with four strings, showing black dot inlays and some wear on the finish.
Close-up of the bass's maple fretboard with a digital caliper measuring fret height at 1.61mm, showing light wear on the frets.
18 / 30Close-up of the bass's maple fretboard with a digital caliper measuring fret height at 1.61mm, showing light wear on the frets.
A digital caliper measures the bass's light brown neck at 0.93 inches, with tuning pegs visible in the blurred background.
19 / 30A digital caliper measures the bass's light brown neck at 0.93 inches, with tuning pegs visible in the blurred background.
A digital caliper measures the bass's maple fretboard and frets, displaying "1.01" on its screen.
20 / 30A digital caliper measures the bass's maple fretboard and frets, displaying "1.01" on its screen.
Close-up of a digital scale displaying "11:15.8" in blue, with "lb" and "oz" indicators, and power, M, HOLD, and T buttons.
21 / 30Close-up of a digital scale displaying "11:15.8" in blue, with "lb" and "oz" indicators, and power, M, HOLD, and T buttons.
Close-up of the maple fretboard with black dot inlays and four strings, showing some wear on the frets.
22 / 30Close-up of the maple fretboard with black dot inlays and four strings, showing some wear on the frets.
Close-up of the bass neck heel, showing the light brown wood with a serial number "0300 2823" stamped in black.
23 / 30Close-up of the bass neck heel, showing the light brown wood with a serial number "0300 2823" stamped in black.
Close-up of a light brown wooden guitar neck heel with a metal plate and two screws, showing a partial view of the body below.
24 / 30Close-up of a light brown wooden guitar neck heel with a metal plate and two screws, showing a partial view of the body below.
Close-up of the natural ash body's neck pocket, revealing a metal plate, screw holes, and faint stamps and writing on the wood.
25 / 30Close-up of the natural ash body's neck pocket, revealing a metal plate, screw holes, and faint stamps and writing on the wood.
Close-up of a guitar body's neck pocket with a faint red stamp, a metal plate with three screws, and a pickup in the upper left.
26 / 30Close-up of a guitar body's neck pocket with a faint red stamp, a metal plate with three screws, and a pickup in the upper left.
Close-up of the bass's aged, tarnished metal humbucker pickup, showing eight pole pieces and a wire exiting the bottom left.
27 / 30Close-up of the bass's aged, tarnished metal humbucker pickup, showing eight pole pieces and a wire exiting the bottom left.
Close-up of the bass's electronics, showing a metal potentiometer with stamped numbers, a dark blue capacitor, and wiring on a scratched metal plate.
28 / 30Close-up of the bass's electronics, showing a metal potentiometer with stamped numbers, a dark blue capacitor, and wiring on a scratched metal plate.
A close-up of the bass's internal wiring, showing a silver potentiometer with visible solder joints and a dark blue capacitor.
29 / 30A close-up of the bass's internal wiring, showing a silver potentiometer with visible solder joints and a dark blue capacitor.
Close-up of the bass's control cavity, showing two pots, a capacitor, and wiring on a foil-shielded pickguard.
30 / 30Close-up of the bass's control cavity, showing two pots, a capacitor, and wiring on a foil-shielded pickguard.

Fender

1973 Fender Telecaster Bass Ash Natural Finish w/OHSC

$3,695.00

Available

  • Year1973
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1973
Model
Fender Telecaster Bass Ash Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Scale length (in)
34
Nut width (in)
1.625
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.93
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.01
Weight
11lbs

Construction

Body
Ash
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Frets
Original Frets Show Notable Play Wear (See Photos)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Single Wide Range Humbucker Pickup With Single Volume/Tone Controls
Tuners
Fender Open-Gear Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1973 Fender Telecaster Bass In Natural Finish

Finish Shows Light Cosmetic Playwear Throughout, Including Some Minor Marks And Scratches

All Parts Original

Made In Fullerton, CA

Solid Ash Body With Gloss Polyurethane Finish

Bolt-On Maple Neck With Black Dot Inlays

String-Through Bridge With Chrome Bridge Cover

CTS Pots Date To 26th Week of 1973

C Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case

The 1973 Fender Telecaster Bass is a vintage electric bass known for its distinctive slab body and powerful tone. Inspired by Fender’s original 1950s Precision Bass design, the 1973 model features a large humbucking pickup positioned near the neck, delivering deep, punchy lows and warm, rich sound. Its maple neck, simple controls, and classic Fender craftsmanship make it a sought-after instrument among collectors and players looking for vintage character and unmistakable 1970s style.

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