1973 Fender Jazz Bass, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: Jazz Bass
Finish: Sunburst
Weight: 4.67kg
Fingerboard: Maple/Black block markers
Pickguard: Correct tortoiseshell
Nut Width: 38mm
Neck Depth: 22mm at 1st fret / 25.9mm at 12th fret
Modifications:Rewound neck pickup
Case: Later Fender hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1973 Fender Jazz Bass, Sunburst
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1973 Fender Jazz Bass, Sunburst
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A very cool 1973 Fender Jazz Bass, finished in Sunburst and featuring the classic maple neck, maple fingerboard, black block inlays and binding combination that gives these early-’70s Jazz Basses such a great look.
This is a good, honest example with plenty of vintage character. The Sunburst finish shows numerous small scuffs, dings and marks around the edges of the body, while the neck is relatively clean overall, with more noticeable scuffs and marks as you move up towards the headstock. Overall it presents as a well-used but well-cared-for bass.
The neck is stamped Feb ’73 A and has a comfortable, familiar Jazz Bass feel. It measures 38mm at the nut, with a depth of 21.4mm at the 1st fret. The frets are in great condition with plenty of life remaining. The truss rod works as it should and the bass is structurally sound.
Originality is very strong overall, with the main changes being a rewound neck pickup and a later Fender hard case. The pots all date to the 4th week of 1973. The bridge pickup is date stamped 1972, while the neck pickup date is not visible.
Electrically, everything works correctly and the bass sounds excellent. The pickup readings are nicely balanced, with the neck pickup measuring 6.67k and the bridge 6.93k. With both pickups and the tone control fully open, it has that classic Jazz Bass growl: plenty of top-end bite, punchy mids and a solid low end holding everything together.
At 4.44kg, it is a comfortable and reassuring weight. A great-looking, strong-sounding 1973 Fender Jazz Bass with excellent playability, cool black block/bound-neck styling and plenty of real vintage character.
It comes with a later Fender hard shell case.
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At a Glance:
Model: Jazz Bass
Finish: Sunburst
Weight: 4.67kg
Fingerboard: Maple/Black block markers
Pickguard: Correct tortoiseshell
Nut Width: 38mm
Neck Depth: 22mm at 1st fret / 25.9mm at 12th fret
Modifications:Rewound neck pickup
Case: Later Fender hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.