My Dad just bought a Fender Jazz bass and we are trying to get all the info we can on it. year ect... The patent number is:
2573-254_2960900_2968204_3.1xxxxx The serial number is :
412xxx
If you can help I would deeply appreiciate it.
Thanks, Darrell
Last edited by bold603; 03-09-2004 at 02:43 PM.
That seems like way too many numbers to me.
Where did you find that number? That looks like a bunch of patent numbers. They sometimes put those on the headstock, underneath where it says Fender Jazz Bass. Is there a number on the neck plate? On the back of the neck, either at the heel or headstock? Can you give us any more of a description of the bass itself?
Hi, Thanks for the reply. I have yet to see the bass. My Dad called me last night and wanted me to try and find out some info on it. You are right. I talked to him today and he said that it did say patent on it. Duh !! oh well, he doesn't know. Anyway he found these numbers on the chrome plate where tha neck bolts on. They are :
412xxx
I tried looking that number up and as far as I can tell it is a 1974 or possibly a 1975. He said it has 3 knobs on it. What I have read says a 1974 had 2. ???? I will be over there tomorrow and will maybe after my visit.
Dad said the guitar and case looks perfect. It was stored away for alot of years
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks, Darrell
That serial number is from around 1973-74 according to George Gruhn's Book.
It should have 2 volume knobs and 1 tone knob, block inlays, (white Pearloid with a rosewood fingerboard and black with a maple board) and a 4 bolt neck. Current Blue Book estimates for a 1973 Jazz bass in excellent condition is between $1700 and $2300 depending on the color. Street prices are somewhat less. Cool Bass Congratulations.
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