Fender Vintera III Early '60s Jazz Bass Olympic White

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View Fender Vintera III Early '60s Jazz Bass Olympic White with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. When Fender introduced the Jazz Bass in 1960, it marked a shift toward a more refined, player-focused instrument—sleeker, faster and far more flexible than anything that came before it. With its offset body, slim neck and dual-pickup layout, it offered a new level of control over tone and feel. The Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Jazz Bass pays tribute to that original design with period-correct precision, from the slab rosewood fingerboard and clay dot inlays to the distinctive stacked concentric controls. An alder body paired with a maple neck delivers balanced, punchy response with the clarity and articulation that define classic Fender tone. Early-’60s single-coil pickups provide classic J Bass growl, while the concentric controls allow independent tone shaping for each pickup. When Fender introduced the Jazz Bass in 1960, it marked a shift toward a more refined, player-focused instrument—sleeker, faster and far more flexible than anything that came before it. With its offset body, slim neck and dual-pickup layout, it offered a new level of control over tone and feel. The Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Jazz Bass pays tribute to that original design with period-correct precision, from the slab rosewood fingerboard and clay dot inlays to the distinctive stacked concentric controls. An alder body paired with a maple neck delivers balanced, punchy response with the clarity and articulation that define classic Fender tone. 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With its offset body, slim neck and dual-pickup layout, it offered a new level of control over tone and feel. The Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Jazz Bass pays tribute to that original design with period-correct precision, from the slab rosewood fingerboard and clay dot inlays to the distinctive stacked concentric controls. An alder body paired with a maple neck delivers balanced, punchy response with the clarity and articulation that define classic Fender tone. Early-’60s single-coil pickups provide classic J Bass growl, while the concentric controls allow independent tone shaping for each pickup. It all adds up to a authentic tribute to the J Bass at its inception—where feel, control and tonal flexibility came into focus. Alder Body and Offset Design for Balance, Comfort and Classic Response The Vintera III Early ’60s Jazz Bass starts with an alder body that delivers a balanced, punchy response with clear lows, present mids and smooth highs. Its offset body design enhances comfort and balance whether seated or on a strap, making it easy to play for extended sessions. This combination creates a resonant, stable foundation that supports both groove-driven low-end work and more articulate, melodic playing styles—hallmarks of the early J Bass sound. Dual Single-Coil Pickups and Concentric Controls for Precise Tone Shaping A pair of vintage-style early-’60s Jazz Bass single-coil pickups delivers a versatile tonal range, from deep, supportive lows to articulate, growling midrange. The distinctive stacked concentric controls—independent volume and tone for each pickup—allow precise blending and shaping, giving players detailed control over their sound. This layout makes it easy to dial in everything from warm neck pickup tones to more focused bridge pickup character, capturing the tonal flexibility that defined the original J-Bass. Maple Neck and Slab Rosewood Fingerboard for Warmth and Smooth Feel A maple neck with an early-’60s C-shaped profile offers a slim, comfortable feel that encourages fluid movement across the fingerboard. The slab rosewood fingerboard—a defining feature of early Jazz Bass models—adds warmth and a softer attack, contributing to a rounder, more expressive tonal response. Its 7.25" radius and vintage-tall frets recreate the feel of the era, delivering a playing experience that remains responsive and dynamic under the fingers. Vintage-Inspired Hardware and Appointments for an Authentic Playing Experience The vintage-style four-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles provides dependable intonation and classic feel, while reverse tuning machines offer reliable tuning stability with period-correct functionality. A bone nut enhances resonance and tuning consistency, and vintage-inspired details like clay dot inlays and cloverleaf tuning paddles reinforce the instrument’s early-’60s aesthetic. Together, these elements deliver dependable performance with authentic vintage character. A Faithful Tribute to the Original Fender Jazz Bass Design The Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Jazz Bass captures the defining features of the original 1960 model, offering the comfort, tonal flexibility and expressive feel that helped establish the Jazz Bass as a studio and stage standard. Long associated with influential players such as Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, John Paul Jones, Flea and Marcus Miller, the Jazz Bass became a defining voice across genres and generations. With its period-correct construction and versatile voice, the Vintera III Early ’60s Jazz Bass reflects the clarity, control and expressive range that helped shape some of the most iconic bass tones in modern music. Features: Vintage-inspired early-'60s J Bass captures the tone and feel of the original design Alder body delivers balanced tone with punchy lows and smooth response Maple neck with early-'60s C profile offers slim, comfortable playability Slab rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and softer attack 7.25" radius with vintage-tall frets recreates classic Fender feel Early-’60s single-coil pickups deliver warm, articulate J Bass tone Stacked concentric controls allow independent pickup tone shaping 4-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles ensures solid intonation Reverse tuners provide period-correct feel with reliable tuning stability Deluxe gig bag included for protection and convenient transport Specifications: General Product type: Electric bass guitar Series: Vintera III Model: Vintera III Early '60s Jazz Bass Body Body style: Jazz Bass Body wood: Alder Body finish: Gloss polyester Available colors: Firemist Gold, Olympic White, Sonic Blue Neck Neck wood: Maple Neck profile: Early '60s C Neck finish: Gloss urethane Scale length: 34" Neck construction: 4-bolt standard Fingerboard Fingerboard wood: Slab rosewood Fingerboard radius: 7.25" Number of frets: 20 Position inlays: Clay dots Hardware Bridge: 4-saddle vintage-style with threaded steel saddles Nut material: Bone Nut width: 1.5" Tuning machines: Vintage-style reverse Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome Electronics Pickup configuration: SS Neck pickup: Vintage-style early-'60s single-coil Jazz Bass Bridge pickup: Vintage-style early-'60s single-coil Jazz Bass Controls: Stacked concentric, volume 1 (neck), tone 1 (neck), volume 2 (bridge), tone 2 (bridge) Strings Number of strings: 4 Other Orientation: Right handed Case: Deluxe gig bag Shipping Orders are generally shipped the following business day after payment is received. For example, if your order is placed AND paid for at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Musicians Friend will ship it on Monday. We are only shipping eBay orders via standard ground shipping at this time (3-7 business days for delivery once the item leaves our warehouse) Payment We use eBay Managed Payments and accept the following forms of payment credit, debit, and gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and PayPal Credit. Sales Tax We are required to collect sales tax on all orders, except those shipped to the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Store Policies If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase of a new item, simply return it in its original condition within 45 days of purchase (see exceptions below) and we’ll give you a full refund. It’s that simple. Returned items must be in original, brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Items must also include all original packaging, manuals, warrantees and accessories or your return may be subject to a return handling charge. Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Limitations and Exceptions Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, Apple products, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, vintage instruments, strings, reeds, computers, tubes, earbuds, earplugs, recorders, tin whistles, flutophones, "world" wind instruments, harmonicas, raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluid, clothing/footwear, body jewelry, sheet music, cleaners, polishes and polishing cloths, software/soundware, books, CDs, DVD's, vinyl records, and videos.The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00. Should you decide to return your shipment, please follow the return steps printed on the back of your invoice and pack your return carefully to prevent damage in shipment. All returns must: 1. Include a Return Authorization Number; (Please contact us via eBay messages for an RA number) 2. Be in the original packaging complete with all collateral materials such as cases, straps, cables, care kits, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards, manuals, and any other materials that originally shipped with the instrument; 3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Condition: New. Category: Musical Instruments & Gear › Guitars & Basses › Bass Guitars. Brand: Fender.

Brand

Fender

Type

Bass

MPN

0149360305

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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Style 1

Olympic White

UPC

885978960712