1979 Fender Jazz Bass Red

Weight: 10.8 lbs 

SPECS

Weight: 10.8 lbs

Case: Fender Hardshell Case 

Year: 1978/1980

Condition: Very good with scratches/dings/playwear throughout. 

Year: 1978/1980

Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Frets have been leveled in the past but have been properly crowned/polished with some life left in them. Setup with minimal neck relief and standard fender medium/low action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. 

Mods/Repairs/Issues: Full neck pocket shim added to adjust neck angle properly. Original micro tile had caused a ramp at the end of the neck over time. Frets required leveling to adjust for this from 12+. 

Interestingly Pots date to 1978 and 1979. Serial number dates to 1978. And pickup markings date to 1980. Mixed/older parts weren't uncommon during this stretch of 1978-1980. Most likely was finally assembled/sold in 1980. Parts/wiring/evidence all look original to the bass. 

Hardshell Case Straps don't hold the case open. 

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.86" / 12th: 0.98"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1.5"

Scale Length: 34"

Electronics Layout: Neck Volume x1, Bridge Volume x1, Tone x1. 

Pickups: Original Fender Single Coils (see photos)

String Gauge: 45 - 100

String Spacing: 19mm

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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