![]() Vintage Jazz basses change hands for very large sums not only are they highly collectable, they are also desirable players instruments, particularly amongst jazz and funk musicians. The bass went from strength to strength, and has been made ever since, with only minor changes in half a century of manufacture. In the late fifties, buyers were still wary of solid-bodied basses, being used to upright acoustic basses, and so string mutes were standard until 1962, giving a more 'upright bass' sound.Īs the sixties wore on, this became less relevant, and the Jazz bass was accepted for what it was. The Jazz bass was launched in 1960 a two-pickup companion to the Fender Precision. It found favour with so many bass players, from legends like Noel Redding of the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Jaco Pastorius (who now have signature models) to small time artists who just love that thin neck, and bright sound. The Fender Jazz bass (or J-bass) is a classic instrument, as well known and played today as any other bass. Image taken from the 1972 Fender catalogue
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