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Service information for Fender dealers, 1968 (with pictures of circuitry), 1969 and 1976. Part lists of components with associated numbers. Some of these part lists are reproduced here. Scroll down, or jump to:

  • 1968 - photo, parts list, parts illustration, wiring diagram. 5 pages.
  • 1969 - just a simple list of parts. 2 pages.
  • 1976 - photos, parts list an prices. 3 pages.


1968 Fender Jazz bass part list / schematic

The 1968 Fender Jazz bass service manual. A single sheet folded into several pages, to include a photo of the bass on the cover, a detailed parts list spanning two pages, and two very accurate illustrations, of the bass itself and the pickup/control assembly wiring. 5 pages.

Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 1
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 2
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 3
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 4
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 5

1969 Fender Jazz bass part list

The 1969 parts list is just that - for more detailed service information, including parts lists, but also including wiring and component images, see the 1968 parts list, above.

This service manual is dated June 1969, and is a simple list of parts and their codes - two pages.

Replacement parts list for the 1969 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 1
Replacement parts list for the 1969 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 2

1976 Fender Jazz bass part list

The 1976 Jazz bass service information includes a labelled image of the bass, the volume and tone wiring, and the bridge - naturally, also with the list of parts and numbers.

Replacement parts list for the 1976 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 1
Replacement parts list for the 1976 Fender Jazz bass guitar - part 2
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1966 Fender Jazz Bass (Hard Case Included)

1966 Fender Jazz Bass (Hard Case Included)

Katy, Texas, 774**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5400

1956 Fender Jazz Bass- Not sure of the history but it looks to be all original except the pickups, nut and F plate No shipping- No trades- Local pickup... more
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1964 Fender Jazz Bass Fiesta Red the rarest form Greengard & Clay Dot Madness !

1964 Fender Jazz Bass Fiesta Red the rarest form Green'gard & Clay Dot Madness !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$39995

This is the ultimate & most desirable custom color Jazz Bass in 100% untouched original condition. I sold this exact Bass to a good friend in Key West back in 1989 & just got it back. I planned on keeping it now for life, BUT another toy is in the works w / 4 wheels & now she??s up for the 1st time being uncirculated for the last 35 years . It has its original Fiesta Red finish w / its white undercoat is over a very lightweight Alder body w / a Matching Fiesta Red Headstock. Its ... more
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Vintage 1975 Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1 owner OHSC Free Shipping!

Vintage 1975 Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1 owner OHSC Free Shipping!

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, 151**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

Up for sale is a 1 owner '75 Mocha J Bass w / OHSC - Bought here at our shop 50yrs ago almost and just traded in - Looks plays and sounds great with no issues - Slight wear on arm and back contours and small 1 / 4" ding on back of neck around the 10th fret area - Look thru pics and please message with any questions and / or reasonable offers - Lower 48 shipping is FREE!... more
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VINTAGE 1964 PRE-CBS FENDER JAZZ BASS - WHITE REFIN - WATCH VIDEO

VINTAGE 1964 PRE-CBS FENDER JAZZ BASS - WHITE REFIN - WATCH VIDEO

Westfield, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11964

VINTAGE 1964 PRE-CBS FENDER JAZZ BASS
VERY OLD REFINISH ON ORIGINAL BODY
WATCH 7 MINUTE VIDEO / SLIDESHOW FOR ENTIRE 140 PHOTOS. https: / / www youtube com / watch?v=fSg-bQ97kL4&t=56s
SHIPS IN ORIGINAL 1964 WHITE TOLEX FENDER CASE
QUESTIONS WELCOMED, BEST OFFERS CONSIDERED
FAST FREE CONUS SHIPPING
SORRY, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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1971 Fender Jazz Bass a groovy example in Sunburst w / a 4 bolt rosewood neck.

1971 Fender Jazz Bass a groovy example in Sunburst w / a 4 bolt rosewood neck.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6995

Another cool one just acquired its a pretty clean & very original 1971 Fender Jazz Bass w / all the right features, its has its original Sunburst finish over a nice Alder body, its White Bound & Block inlaid 4-bolt Rosewood Neck is pretty clean w / a perfect logo & frets, there's no date stamp on its neck typically from this period but she has pot date codes from the 16th week of 1971, its original Tortoise-shell pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Fender??s last great ... more
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1978  Fender Jazz Bass an affordable example w / a groovy Refin in Blue Sparkle !

1978 Fender Jazz Bass an affordable example w / a groovy Refin in Blue Sparkle !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

Just in is another late 70??s Jazz Bass w / all the right features in nice shape, its has a pretty-refin in a Blue Sparkle finish w / a few dings here & there over an Alder body, its White Bound 3-bolt Maple Neck is very original, its sporting a newer white pearloid gard w / a good set of cloth wrapped Reissue pickups aboard, its got original tuners & bridge, it has a groovy patina & it plays & feels excellent, overall she??s very good & is a nice alliterative to a far higher... more
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1963 Fender Jazz Bass with OHSC

1963 Fender Jazz Bass with OHSC

Brookline, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$16500

Selling one 1963 Fender Jazz Bass with original brown tolex HSC. Actually might be a late 62, can't remember, but will be opening it up to date it properly soon Bass is in fine working order with no originality, playability or mechanical issues. Weight is 9 lbs exactly I will of course be taking more pictures and updating the auction when I have a moment later this week. Just wanted to get the listing up and running and get in touch with any serious buyers Please take a look at ALL the pictures ... more
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Vintage 1975 Fender Jazz Bass Black Left Handed! Lefty, LH!

Vintage 1975 Fender Jazz Bass Black Left Handed! Lefty, LH!

New Egypt, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

1975 Fender Jazz Bass! Made in the USA. Left handed model. Original pots date 1974, serial number is in the 690000s, so im safely calling it a 75. This bass has been heavily modified. Frets professionally removed and filled to make it fretless, clean and well done job. BadAss bridge installed. Pickups replaced with a great sounding set of Bartolini Hi-A J pickups. Changed knobs. Bridge cover holes filled and there was a little overspray done with it. Original knobs, bridge, and covers. Original ... more
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fender jazz bass Custom Built

fender jazz bass Custom Built

Winter Garden, Florida, 347**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

Fender jazz bass Custom Built. In great condition, surf green custom color. Comes with original 66 jazz bass tuners worth $500. Also has a 70s vintage white pick guard with stacked knobs gives it the 62 look with rosewood neck in perfect condition. One of my personal favorites that plays like butter! Also comes with 70s fender vintage case
Contact me for more information. Thanks for your interest
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1971 Fender Jazz Bass a really nice all original classic example ready to use.

1971 Fender Jazz Bass a really nice all original classic example ready to use.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7495

We??ve just acquired a really clean & original 1971 Fender Jazz Bass w / all the right features, its has its original Sunburst finish over a lightweight Alder body, its White Bound & Block inlaid 4-bolt Rosewood Neck is super clean w / perfect logo & frets, its ink date stamp is quite illegible but she has pot date codes from the 16th week of 1971, its original Tortoise-shell pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Fender??s last great Jazzes, its 2 pickups are super smooth... more
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1961 Fender Jazz Bass Refin Stacked Knobs Olympic White

1961 Fender Jazz Bass Refin Stacked Knobs Olympic White

Syracuse, New York, 132**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11700

1961 Fender Jazz Bass Refin Stacked Knobs Olympic White
Year: 1961
Case: Hardshell Case
Weight: 9 0lbs 
Cosmetic Condition:  Bass is in very good condition with a good amount of playwear given its age   The hardware components have a bit of corrosion throughout    The body has some checking as well as a handful of dings, chips, and scratches that can be seen in our listing photos   The finish on the neck has been a bit worn through from years of playing but it feels amazing ... more
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1965 Fender Jazz Bass Vintage Custom Color Black w /  Blonde Case

1965 Fender Jazz Bass Vintage Custom Color Black w / Blonde Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$22000

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in perfect working order, finished in custom color Black with matching peghead, and complete with the original blonde tolex hardshell case. Produced early in the '65 model year, this Jazz Bass is 100% original save for a professional refret with vintage-spec slender fretwire and a corresponding bone nut. Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and dark unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, with dates codes on the pots and neck heel spanning March-April ... more
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fender jazz bass 1983 guitar

fender jazz bass 1983 guitar

Savannah, Georgia, 314**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$460

fender american jazz bass guitarmade in US 1983great guitar with awesome soundperfect conditionalder body and maple neckserial number e301168... more
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1963 Fender Jazz Bass Pot & Kappe USA

1963 Fender Jazz Bass Pot & Kappe USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£550

1963 FENDER JAZZ BASS POT & CAP:
* 250 K
* dated 9th week of '63
* red cap is included
* many more vintage pots in stock=feel free to ask !
... more
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1973 Fender Jazz  /  Präzision  /  Telecaster Bass Pot USA

1973 Fender Jazz / Präzision / Telecaster Bass Pot USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$295

* 1 pot ONLY
* dated 3rd week of 1973
... more
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1964 Fender Jazz Bass Body - Made in USA

1964 Fender Jazz Bass Body - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$3950

1964 FENDER JAZZ BASS BODY - made in USA :
* some oversanding around neck pocket=check last 2 pics
* refinished in metallic red, has some small laquer chips
* original candy apple red finish is still present ln pickup cavities
* TONE MACHINE !... more
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1964 Fender Jazzmaster  /  Jaguar Pot USA

1964 Fender Jazzmaster / Jaguar Pot USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$324

1 pot ONLY
dated 10th week of 64
... more
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1974 Fender Jazz  /  Precision Bass Bridge USA

1974 Fender Jazz / Precision Bass Bridge USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$375

has some wear
... more
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1969 Fender Jazz  /  Präzisionsbass-Tuner USA

1969 Fender Jazz / Präzisionsbass-Tuner USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$150

1 tuner ONLY
* nickel finish is worn & rusty
... more
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1974 Fender Jazz Bass Seriennummer Halsschild USA

1974 Fender Jazz Bass Seriennummer Halsschild USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£365

stamped 585xxx
* chrome finish at serial number is very worn
... more
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1966 Hagstrom guitar catalog Hagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner President The President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual The newly designed Les Paul Recording guitar was released in 1971, in many ways as an updated version of the Les Paul Professional that had debuted two years earlier in 1969. The new guitar came with a new owners manual explaining the (somewhat complicated) controls, their operation, and giving other specifications, including recommended strings, action and control settings. Compare with the broadly similar owners manual for the Les Paul Personal / Professional