{"product_id":"1965-fender-jazz-bass-custom-color-lake-placid-blue-w-original-case-l-series-clean","title":"1965 Fender Jazz Bass Custom Color LAKE PLACID BLUE w Original Case L-Series, Padauk Board, BOOK PIECE!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1965 Fender Jazz Bass Custom Color LAKE PLACID BLUE w Original Case L-Series, CLEAN!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"144\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eON-HOLD… Here is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"10\"\u003ereally beautiful collector-grade 1965 Fender Jazz Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e in the desirable \u003cstrong data-end=\"143\" data-start=\"86\"\u003ecustom color Lake Placid Blue with matching headstock\u003c\/strong\u003e. This beautiful bass was featured as part of the collection of Norm Harris in his 1999 book, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Norman's Rare Guitars\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and was featured on \u003cstrong\u003ePage 79\u003c\/strong\u003e next to a Foam Green 1965! We are including a copy of this book...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eThis one was \u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"159\"\u003ecollector owned\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in \u003cstrong data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"189\"\u003every clean condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s an \u003cstrong data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eL-series example\u003c\/strong\u003e, and interestingly features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"283\"\u003ePadauk fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was only used for a short period — adding an extra layer of rarity and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eThis bass is \u003cstrong data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e100% original and complete\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"454\"\u003eblack no-logo hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"491\"\u003eboth original covers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not a solder joint has been touched — it’s about as untouched as they come. This represents the \u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eend of the “good spec” era Jazz Basses\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eunbound neck and dot inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e that many collectors prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"741\"\u003enear excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only \u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"771\"\u003elight marks and a few small dings\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with some \u003cstrong data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"826\"\u003efinish checking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it presents beautifully and has clearly been very well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"923\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eneck is straight\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"953\"\u003etruss rod works well\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eboth pickups sound strong and full\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eoriginal frets are in excellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — they appear tarnished in the photos but will be \u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003ecleaned prior to shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"gz3got\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1180\" data-section-id=\"1er27i5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"1214\" data-section-id=\"ok2z42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1249\" data-section-id=\"54bvmf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Placid Blue (Custom Color, Matching Headstock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1317\" data-section-id=\"16cor4v\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e L-series; rare Padauk fingerboard; collector-owned example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1397\" data-section-id=\"opaezp\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1425\"\u003eThis one \u003cstrong data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eplays great and sounds excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has that \u003cstrong data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eclassic mid-’60s Jazz Bass tone\u003c\/strong\u003e — clear, punchy, and well-balanced, with strong output from both pickups. A great example that works equally well for collectors and players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1668\" data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1691\" data-section-id=\"wuas6v\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1713\" data-section-id=\"1732s1h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1738\" data-section-id=\"1whp1bq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1749\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1757\" data-section-id=\"oholts\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Placid Blue (Custom Color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1805\" data-section-id=\"vmqix1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbound with Dot Inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1843\" data-section-id=\"9hz36b\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1871\" data-section-id=\"1623bd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1873\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Jazz Bass Single-Coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1920\" data-section-id=\"c812zk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.9 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1944\" data-section-id=\"l4wm5m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Black No-Logo Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"1996\" data-section-id=\"19p99qa\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both Original Covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2044\" data-section-id=\"1uwscs\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2094\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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