1963 Fender Jazz Bass
The 1963 Jazz Bass is a pre-CBS gem — 3-knob layout, rosewood fingerboard, alder body, and the two-pickup configuration at peak Fender quality. These are the basses of Motown, soul, and early rock.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$20,000–$40,000
Very Good
$11,000–$24,000
Good
$7,000–$16,000
Fair
$3,000–$8,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood (curved veneer) |
| Scale Length | 34.000" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | 4-saddle bridge |
| Tuners | Kluson bass tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom Colors |
Pickups & Electronics
Two single-coil pickups with 3-knob control layout (master volume per pickup + master tone). The standard Jazz Bass control configuration from 1962 onward.
Collector's Notes
Custom Colors (Fiesta Red, Ocean Turquoise, Olympic White) on vintage Jazz Basses are among the most valuable Fender collectibles. All-original examples with original case are increasingly rare.