NBD Fender American Vintage 74 Jazz Bass

I have always loved the early 70's Jazz basses. From the white neck binding, to the maple necks with the mother of pearl block inlays to the 70's pickup position. They are my favorite sounding, looking and playing jazz basses. So when I saw Fender was making a Vintage American 74 Jazz in white with a maple neck and MOP block inlays I had to look into one and maybe buy it.
So it arrived today from AMS. First impressions are it needs new strings and a set up. But it's a nice weight at 8.5 to 9 pounds which is nice because all the ones I looked at or tried where close to 10 pounds. It's definitely got that 70's Jazz bass slap sound I love. Good balance. Nice construction and materials. The case is way cool with the orange lining and the chrome Fender logo on the outside. Plus nice case candy and all the hang tags. Here are a couple of pics. View attachment 348808
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I plan on putting white pickup covers, a white pickguard and white control knobs on it. I will post pics of it when it's done.

 

Some pics of the bass with the white pickup covers on it. White pickguard
coming for it tomorrow.
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That pearl white pickguard sure looks nice. It's got me thinking.

 

Here is a pic if the jazz with a white pickguard. View attachment 350750