2018 Fender American Original '60s Jazz Bass used with original hardcase, certificate, accessories. It is in mint condition, only issue is a scratch on the back of headstock.(see photo) Released in 1960, the upscale Jazz Bass quickly found favor among working bassists thanks to its premium appointments and versatile sound. The narrower neck seemed tailor-made for fast, dexterous playing, while the pair of single-coil pickups added a bold new dimension to Fender bass tone. The American Original ‘60s Jazz Bass has all the tone and style of its earliest incarnation, with modern playability.