FenderVintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985)
Original US Jazz Basss made before 1985, the CBS and pre-CBS eras.
- Bass guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1960–1984made
- 11listings now
Used, any case£2,699from £1,135 · 11 listings
Used, hard case–5 listings, too few to say
Used, gig bag–none listed now
Case not stated£2,629from £1,135 · 6 listings
New / unplayed–none listed now
Updated 30 min ago · how we price
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
11 listings
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Fender American Jazz Bass 1976 4-String Solid Body Maple Neck Natural RH Bradford
Case not stated
1976 USANatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer studiom-54 · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£1,135 incl. £6 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1978 Fender Jazz Bass Electric Bass Guitar USA Modded Refin Birmingham
Case not stated
1978 USAModifiedPrivate seller shapsstash · 99.7% · 740 feedback£1,835 incl. £35 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1973 Fender Jazz Bass In Natural - Modified Brierley Hill
Case not stated
1973 USANatural / woodModifiedShop / dealer fatbottomguitars · 93.3% · 62 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,299 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Vintage Fender Jazz Bass 1978-1980 Black Maple Sheffield
Hard case
Hard case*1980 USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer izumistic · 100% · 507 feedback£2,587 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Jazz Bass (USA 1978) + Case. SEE FULL DESCRIPTION Battle
Hard case
Hard case1978 USAPrivate seller tony_n · 100% · 2,392 feedback£2,812 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Jazz Bass Natural 1968 London
Case not stated
1968 USANatural / woodShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,959 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1973 Fender Jazz Bass, with Maple Black Block Neck !!! Coventry
Case not stated
1973 USABlackPrivate seller funky-attic · 0% · 117 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,962 incl. £150 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender jazz bass guitar used 4 string 1972 vintage bass Preston
Hard case
Hard case*1972 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer natmor5668 · 100% · 3 feedback- Low seller feedback
£5,554 incl. £17 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Vintage Fender Jazz Bass 1969-Sunburst-Block Inlays-Full Provenance-Excellent !! Grays
Case not stated
1969 USASunburstShop / dealerBest Offer redhousecomputers · 100% · 143 feedback£6,000 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Jazz Bass Sunburst 1965 London
Hard case
Hard case*1965 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£6,659 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Jazz Bass Matching Headstock Fiesta Red 1964 London
Hard case
Hard case*1964 USARedShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£8,309 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored
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Before you buy a used Vintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985)
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. Fender necks and bodies are usually dated where they join; a mismatch can mean replaced parts.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Vintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985) worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender Vintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985) typically costs £2,699, including postage, across 11 listings from £1,135. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Vintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985)?
Original US Jazz Basss made before 1985, the CBS and pre-CBS eras. Made in USA. Made 1960–1984.
Which years of the Vintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985) are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1964 to 1980. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Vintage Jazz Bass (pre-1985) on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
