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1976 Jazz Bass in the new condition
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Whoa that's unreal. Maybe $3000.... Maybe all the way to 4000 if it's perfect. I've never seen a mint one. My 72 was a one owner in excellent condition was $3100
I think those prices seem about right if purchasing from a dealer, but probably a bit high if it's a private sale.
Dealers have overhead that private sellers don't have to consider and private sales should reflect that savings, IMO. Still, with the (unbelievably) excellent condition of that bass I would consider mid to high 2000s to be totally in the ballpark.
Dealers have overhead that private sellers don't have to consider and private sales should reflect that savings, IMO. Still, with the (unbelievably) excellent condition of that bass I would consider mid to high 2000s to be totally in the ballpark.
I would go for one of these for a lot less money sure its new
but it has a 4 bolt neck and its basically the same thing only new
2013 Fender USA American Vintage 74 Jazz J Bass Guitar w/CASE World Unplayed!
but it has a 4 bolt neck and its basically the same thing only new
2013 Fender USA American Vintage 74 Jazz J Bass Guitar w/CASE World Unplayed!
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Well the seller was an elderly gentleman who was a guitar player and hand issues sidelined him so he started collecting. He purchased this bass from a collector in Nashville before the crash of 2008. He would not tell me what he paid but I think it was a lot more than what I ended up paying. Story of the bass was a guy purchased it new. Played it once a week for six months and slid it under the bed where it sat for 10 years, sell to the Nashville collector when he passed, Nashville guy keeps the bass in a temp controlled room till my guy buys it. The bass has never been played much. My first jazz was a black 76. Deal done and I will be playing this and keep till I pass it on to my son.
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Congrats! Cleanest I've ever seen. You are very lucky to have found one in this condition.
Kinda like my 75 body / 77 neck Jazz bass... only NOS ;-)
I thought 1976 was non-serif font decal with serial number... So when was the change?
Kinda like my 75 body / 77 neck Jazz bass... only NOS ;-)
I thought 1976 was non-serif font decal with serial number... So when was the change?
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I may be halucinating, but when I opened this thread I heard trumpets. That's the sexiest bass I've ever seen in my life. I'm weeping.
A player's condition 76 seems to be obtainable these days for $1500-2500 - that's with dings, refinishes, EMG's etc. That bass is so pristine, I'm not really sure there is a benchmark for what that's worth on top. I'd personally offer $3000 cash and not feel like I'm ripping anyone off or in danger of taking a loss should it not be your dream machine, and take it from there.
Very few purchases are "once in a lifetime opportunities", though this one may be. I don't remember seeing 70's fenders in that condition in the 80's.
Very few purchases are "once in a lifetime opportunities", though this one may be. I don't remember seeing 70's fenders in that condition in the 80's.
Congrats! Cleanest I've ever seen. You are very lucky to have found one in this condition.
Kinda like my 77 neck /75 body Jazz bass... only NOS ;-)
I thought 1976 was non-serif font decal with serial number... So when was the change?
After research Fender switched mid 76 from the serial number on the neck plate to the decal. This one dates 18th week of 1976, they moved the serial number in June or July of 76.
It's a beauty, that's for sure. I don't know how well you remember your original '76, but compared to modern Jazz basses they're built like a tank, weight not withstanding.
No one should be afraid of the three bolt neck. As long as you don't try to move it laterally you'll be fine.
No one should be afraid of the three bolt neck. As long as you don't try to move it laterally you'll be fine.
My guiding principles on purchasing one-of-a-kind items are as follows:
1. Is the price a complete rip-off, or is it in realm of reality?
2. Do I have enough money ready?
3. Where would I possibly find another?
4. Could I live with the memory of walking away from this purchase? I am still smarting from a bass I walked away from 30 years ago.
Congrats to the OP on the beautiful bass
1. Is the price a complete rip-off, or is it in realm of reality?
2. Do I have enough money ready?
3. Where would I possibly find another?
4. Could I live with the memory of walking away from this purchase? I am still smarting from a bass I walked away from 30 years ago.
Congrats to the OP on the beautiful bass
I was about to do just the opposite: sell my 77 jazz and buy a Sadowsky.
I may be mistaken but don't the pot codes on your photos say 13th week of the year 77? If that's the case then it's impossible that the bass had come out of the factory in 1976.
My bass is similar. It's a 76 according to the serial number but the pot codes say 77. Mine has a four bolt neck.
I may be mistaken but don't the pot codes on your photos say 13th week of the year 77? If that's the case then it's impossible that the bass had come out of the factory in 1976.
My bass is similar. It's a 76 according to the serial number but the pot codes say 77. Mine has a four bolt neck.
