{"product_id":"used-special-fender-1973-jazz-electric-bass-in-3-color-sunburst-w-case-usd1973jazzbass","title":"USED SPECIAL! Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass in 3-Color Sunburst w\/Case - USD1973JAZZBASS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSED SPECIAL! Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass in 3-Color Sunburst w\/Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsed vintage 1973 Jazz Bass with maple neck, dual single-coil pickups, original case and high-end aftermarket hardware upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDual 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Electric Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYear: 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: Jazz Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody Material: Ash or alder, typical of 1973 examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck Construction: Bolt-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck Plate: 4-bolt Fender neck plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: Bound maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 7.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFret Style: Vintage-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: Black block inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePickups: Dual Fender Jazz Bass single-coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControls: Two volume controls and master tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge: Aftermarket Badass II bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardware Modification: Original-style bridge has been replaced with an aftermarket high-mass bridge inspired by the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrap Buttons: Aftermarket straplocks installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Fender open-gear clover-style tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded Case: Original case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you should choose the Fender 1973 Jazz Electric Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48401273127133,"sku":"USD1973JAZZBASS","price":4799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/1680\/files\/image0.jpg?v=1787254202","url":"https:\/\/shop.theartsmusicstore.com\/products\/used-special-fender-1973-jazz-electric-bass-in-3-color-sunburst-w-case-usd1973jazzbass","provider":"The Arts Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}