1979 Fender Jazz Bass
The 1979 Jazz Bass — Fender's versatile two-pickup bass with the narrow neck that players love.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,800–$4,000
Very Good
$1,600–$2,800
Good
$800–$1,600
Fair
$400–$800
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (offset body) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Maple or Indian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 34.000" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | Jazz Bass bridge (four saddles) |
| Tuners | F-stamped bass tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors, Natural |
| Est. Production | 10,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two offset single-coil pickups. Independent volume controls. Narrow 1.5-inch nut width.
What Changed in 1979
CBS-era Jazz Bass. Block inlay, bound neck versions popular. Excellent player instruments.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era J-Basses offer excellent value. Block-inlay bound-neck versions have their own following.