Fender Jazz Bass Black 1973 Fender

Summary

Finish: Original w/ minor touch-ups

Body Material: Alder Body

Body Details: Solid Alder Body

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard

Neck Profile: D-Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .87″, 12th: .99″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25

Nut Width: 1-1/2 in

Neck Details: One-piece maple neck and board with a rear walnut “skunk” stripe, block inlays, truss adjustment at the heel
— Heel Stamp: 7JAN73A

Electronics: Two Jazz Bass grey bobbin single-coil pickups, volume controls per pickup, master tone control
— The wiring harness is original, however the original pickups have been replaced with era correct grey bobbin pickups.
— Pot codes date to 1972

Pickup Measurements: Neck: 6 kΩ, Bridge: 11.4 kΩ

Hardware: Original

Weight: 9 lbs 13.3 oz

Modifications / Repairs: Refinished/touched-up bottom edge and screw holes

Case Details: Original Hard Shell Case

Cosmetic Condition: This bass shows lots of playwear throughout. Nicks, dings, and other various blemishes exist. The finish on the bottom side of the body has been touched up or refinished as well as a small area on the back edge of the lower bass side bout. There are 4 filled and touched-up screw holes from previous thumb rest positions above the bass side waist of the pickguard.

Serial Number: 395303

Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 45-100 gauge strings and low action. The frets are wide and low showing only minimal wear.
— The pot codes date to 1972. The serial number dates to either 1973 or 1974. The neck stamp dates from 1973.