USED SPECIAL! Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass in 3-Color Sunburst w/Case - USD1973JAZZBASS

USED SPECIAL! Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass in 3-Color Sunburst w/Case

Used vintage 1973 Jazz Bass with maple neck, dual single-coil pickups, original case and high-end aftermarket hardware upgrades

This Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass is a vintage CBS-era Fender bass with the punch, clarity and unmistakable feel that made the Jazz Bass a studio and stage standard. This used item has been fully tested and inspected to ensure reliable, enjoyable performance, making it a smart way to add a true vintage Fender bass to your collection. This instrument has been modified with an aftermarket Badass II bridge and aftermarket straplocks, upgrades inspired by the style and performance-focused setup associated with mods of other established players like Geddy Lee for example. With its bound maple fretboard, black block inlays, dual Jazz Bass single-coil pickups and original case, this 1973 Jazz Bass offers vintage character with player-minded hardware changes.

Features

This 1973 Jazz Bass captures the feel and response of a classic Fender offset bass design. Its 34 inch scale length, slim Jazz Bass nut width and balanced body shape give it the comfortable playing feel that has made the model a favourite for rock, funk, soul, blues, fusion and session work.

The maple neck features a bound maple fretboard with black block position markers, giving the bass a distinctive 1970s Fender look and feel. A 7.25 inch radius and vintage-style fret layout provide a familiar period-correct playing surface with smooth response for fingerstyle, pick playing and melodic bass lines.

Dual Fender Jazz Bass single-coil pickups deliver the classic two-pickup voice players expect from the model. The bridge pickup offers focus and bite, the neck pickup adds roundness and depth, and the traditional two-volume, master tone control layout makes it easy to blend sounds for a wide range of musical styles.

The aftermarket Badass II bridge is an important player upgrade and replaces the original-style bridge. This high-mass bridge change, along with the aftermarket straplocks, gives the bass a performance-oriented setup inspired by players such as Geddy Lee's mods while still retaining the vintage Fender foundation. The included original case adds collectibility and practical protection for storage and transport.

Specifications

• Instrument Type: Electric Bass
• Condition: Used
• Year: 1973
• Model: Jazz Bass
• Body Material: Ash or alder, typical of 1973 examples
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: Bolt-on
• Neck Plate: 4-bolt Fender neck plate
• Fretboard Material: Bound maple
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25 inches
• Scale Length: 34 inches
• Nut Width: 1.5 inches
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Style: Vintage-style
• Position Inlays: Black block inlays
• Nut Material: Bone
• Pickups: Dual Fender Jazz Bass single-coil pickups
• Controls: Two volume controls and master tone control
• Bridge: Aftermarket Badass II bridge
• Hardware Modification: Original-style bridge has been replaced with an aftermarket high-mass bridge inspired by the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass setup
• Strap Buttons: Aftermarket straplocks installed
• Tuning Machines: Fender open-gear clover-style tuners
• Included Case: Original case

Why you should choose the Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass

The Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass is a strong choice for players and collectors who want vintage Fender character with practical player upgrades. Its dual single-coil pickup layout delivers the articulate, mix-ready Jazz Bass sound heard across decades of recordings, while the bound maple fretboard and 1970s construction give it unmistakable period appeal. As a USED SPECIAL!, this bass adds excellent value, an original case and Geddy Lee-inspired aftermarket hardware changes that make it a compelling vintage instrument for stage, studio or collection use.