NBD: 1971 Fender Jazz Bass

[tvbop]

Wow, if its not too heavy then that is one super looking and I bet sounding instrument..

 

[capnjim]

Lucky you! A 4 screw neck. My new '74 has the dreaded terrible 2 screw one bolt. I can barely stand to look at it.

 

[Lucky Chuck]

a CAR with an A neck that's OK

What was just OK about that P bass?

 

[Jim C]

What was just OK about that P bass?

It's a good bass but not great. Maybe because it was an afternoon bass? It was built on Cinco De Mayo! I recall it weighing 9 1/2 lbs. Plenty of checking in the finish with couple small spots where the paint didn't have great adhesion (typical on most 70's CAR IME). Some idiot removed the decal, screwed up the clear coat and installed a 60's repro decal. It plays fine, no ski jump, maple board, tone is solid.
But the others feel like magic in my hands and this one is just good. They are more inconsistent than Pre CBS basses. I've played some 70's that I really did not care for.

Also, I have seen a number of parts basses that didn't have any one real problem but just never played or sounded great as an instrument.

 

[P. Aaron]

Love the rosewood with MOP blocks. Gorgeous. And I'm partial to the 70's TV logo on the headstock.

Amazing the keys are still there. When I bought my first bass back in the 80's, the guy at the music store said:

"Here are the keys to your bass case. THROW THEM AWAY RIGHT NOW. Because if you ever LOCK your case and can't find the keys, you're screwed."

So I've never, ever seen or used case keys since.

I keep my case keys with the receipts for my musical instrument purchases-all filed. That way, if I sell something, the buyer has confidence they're getting the whole package; case candy, keys, etc. it's not difficult. Just keep them separate BUT in a memorable place.

OP: Very nice NBD. Hope it works long term.