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Fender Jazz 1974 Pickup value

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bassballs23

bassballs23

Feb 17, 2011
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Hello fellow bassists, hopefully some of you can answer this, or at least send some opinions my way.

I have a 1974 Fender Jazz bass that is ALL original except for the brass nut, 1982 pick guard and 1982 Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounder pickup in the bridge position. I have heard that the monetary value of the bass will be reduced because it does not have the original 1974 bridge pickup. How true is that?
IMO, the SD I installed in 1982 sounds better, more gain and punch than original anyway. This bass looks, feels and plays great, but I occasionally have thoughts of selling it. Do I need to hunt down a 1974 bridge pickup to get top dollar, and how much more do you think it's worth with a vintage pickup?
Does the pickguard and nut affect the value?

I really don't remember what happened to the original pup, was so long ago....

I attached photo for your inspection:

Thanks so much for your input!
 

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Of course, having aftermarket bits in it will reduce its collectors value. However, given the irrational mania folks have for older Fenders, you should still be able to sell if for an insane amount of money.

If you were trying to be hardcore, start looking on line for parts from a '74 - if you're patient, you'll find them. But it only matters if you're selling it - Lord knows SD p'ups are MUCH better than those old CBS Fender P'ups.
 
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BigOldHarry said:
Of course, having aftermarket bits in it will reduce its collectors value. However, given the irrational mania folks have for older Fenders, you should still be able to sell if for an insane amount of money.

If you were trying to be hardcore, start looking on line for parts from a '74 - if you're patient, you'll find them. But it only matters if you're selling it - Lord knows SD p'ups are MUCH better than those old CBS Fender P'ups.
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Whatever Harry. I'll take old Fender pickups any day over Seymour Duncans. Yes those of us who have 70s Fenders are irrational -- not smart like you... :rollno: Why don't you just give your ridicules crusade against CBS Fenders a rest? You have proven in thread after thread that you really have no idea what you are talking about with regard to any of the old Fenders!
 
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king_biscuit said:
Whatever Harry. I'll take old Fender pickups any day over Seymour Duncans. Yes those of us who have 70s Fenders are irrational -- not smart like you... :rollno: Why don't you just give your ridicules crusade against CBS Fenders a rest? You have proven in thread after thread that you really have no idea what you are talking about with regard to any of the old Fenders!
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Man, it is SO easy to just toss out the bait and watch you bite! :cool:
 
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Oh crap, sorry, I didn't mean to go against taboo rule. :ninja: I really am not looking to have this priced here of course, just a general idea of how much more desirable this bass would be with original or similar pickup... I appreciate your thoughts..

OH, BTW - for you feuders, the CBS pickup sounds really round and punchy, especially through a nice tube preamp ,,, :D
I was after more of the "Jaco sound" in the bridge position - hence the hotter pup.
 
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No problem. I think a basic supporting membership is only $20.00 annually. You get to list stuff for sale, have more PMs, ask value questions, etc.... Well worth it! Your 74 Jazz will certainly be worth more with all original parts than without.
 
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king_biscuit said:
You mean by constantly insulting me and other CBS Fender owners? Hey I guess I should try baiting you with pejorative comments about bitter old fat bald know-nothings :)


btw, thanks for admitting you are a troll!
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Insulting you? No, just your poor tastes in musical instruments! :D

And, given how you have gone after *me* for daring to suggest that CBS Fenders are largely crap, perhaps it would be helpful to refresh your memory of what an Ad Hominem attack is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

Of course, the funny thing here is: We gave the OP the same advice.
 
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Bassballs, the non-original pickguard will affect the value of the bass as much or more than the missing original pickup. Please note that a natural 74 Jazz bass is not really in the upper end value for vintage basses (despite what Harry thinks -- I dunno, maybe he's broke). My 2009 price guide (which is still pretty accurate, I think) has an original 74 natural Jazz at $1800-$2200. I would say without the original pickguard and bridge pickup, you would need to lower the value at least by the amount of the (original) replacement parts. I have seen 70s Jazz pickguards sell on ebay from $100-$350 or so. Original pickups around the same price. Note that the bridge pickup is a different size (longer) than the neck pickup when searching for replacements. I would say fair market value for your bass in present condition (considering the non-original parts and brass nut) is around $1700.00-$1800.00
 
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king_biscuit said:
Really, Harry, all CBS era Fender instruments from 1965 to 1985 are largely crap? And people who have them are irrational? Nice :rollno:
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Oh, I don't recall referring to you as "Irrational". Heck, if a player likes an instrument that I don't, that's not *my* problem.

Oh - and did you bother to read about Ad Hominem attacks yet? You are pretty good at them - but they don't really help you make your case for the glory and value of the CBS era of Fender...
 
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Most bassists that I know or have talked to (the VAST majority) who have owned the vintage Fenders do think they are the best. I have a 1971 Jazz, a 1975 Precision and a 1967 Fender V. I also have a 1980's Carvin, a 1975 Rickenbacher and a new custom Certain bass that is styled like a 1970's Fender Jazz. Hands down, I prefer the Fenders. For what it's worth.
 
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BigOldHarry said:
Oh, I don't recall referring to you as "Irrational". Heck, if a player likes an instrument that I don't, that's not *my* problem.

Oh - and did you bother to read about Ad Hominem attacks yet? You are pretty good at them - but they don't really help you make your case for the glory and value of the CBS era of Fender...
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I am impressed that you know what ad hominem means :rolleyes: You mentioned that in the last 70s Fender thread too. To say that CBS Fenders are going for irrational insane prices is to say that those who buy them (or own them without selling them) are irrational and insane. Just as to say that CBS Fenders are crap implies that those who would own them are idiots for doing so. Go read some more Greek -- try the logic parts!



btw, I don't have to make a case for the value of CBS era Fenders, the market is what it is!
 
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Nick901 said:
Most bassists that I know or have talked to (the VAST majority) who have owned the vintage Fenders do think they are the best. I have a 1971 Jazz, a 1975 Precision and a 1967 Fender V. I also have a 1980's Carvin, a 1975 Rickenbacher and a new custom Certain bass that is styled like a 1970's Fender Jazz. Hands down, I prefer the Fenders. For what it's worth.
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Nick, Do you have a post of your Fender V? I'd love to see that. Yeah, Fenders have character for sure! I must say I do have other basses in the toolbox depending on the sound I'm looking for!
 
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king_biscuit said:
Bassballs, the non-original pickguard will affect the value of the bass as much or more than the missing original pickup. Please note that a natural 74 Jazz bass is not really in the upper end value for vintage basses (despite what Harry thinks -- I dunno, maybe he's broke). I ....
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Thanks for looking that up KB. Is that the price you are willing to pay for it? LOL :D Funny how the market works, was hoping for more, definitely keeping my eyes out for a working 74 bridge pup...
 
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