NBD Fender Jazz BAss 1966 Dakota Red
 

Hi,

I bought this beauty November 2012.

As far as I can tell it is very close to, if not all original.

Who cares....it's a great bass!

I made a little 45 seconds video with pictures of the bass.
The soundtrack includes the Jazz too.

Hope you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_KI_HyvoNg

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Have a nice day,
Mich

Great looking bass.

Fender did bindings and blocks in '66?

Thanks,

1966 was the year of the B&B introduction.

Nice looking bass. Love the block inlays.

Yup. First part of 66 came out as dots and binding, then changed to blocks and binding for most of they year.

Nice bass!

Wow!

Lovely bass

Wow. Beautiful bass.

Thanks all, for your nice comments.

I had to watch the vid a couple of times. That neck looks incredible.

Love it!

wow!!! excellent shape for being 46+ years old!

love the color and the neck...

congrats!

Nice. Really nice. I definitely like Dakota Red, as opposed to Candy Red. Love that primer peepin' thru the finish. What kinda shape is the back of the body in?

Beautiful. Absolutely. Thats one of the best Fender colors IMO. Looks great with the ashtrays and b&b. Not much more can be done. Very classy.

That is a killer bass.

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I got to play this in Vermont last year...I think it was a 66'. Best Jazz I ever played. I congratulate you on yours! I love the Blocks and Binding!!!

The back is showing some (nice) wear too. Love the nitro-finish!

That's one fine looking instrument!!!


- georgestrings

That's in incredible shape. Take good care of that one!

At close range you'll see that the nut needs work.
There is quite some fretbuzz too from the 15th fret and up and the neckpocket is not a perfect fit.
The body is very lightweight, causing some neckdive.
The pots are cracking a bit.

So, the bass has been used is showing it's age and is far from a perfect built.
However...the sound and playabilty (usually I don't get anywhere near the 15th fret) are fantastic!

And for others maybe not a big deal, but I just love to own a piece of history.