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1964 Fender Jazz Bass: Rare Tangerine Sparkle Finish
A 1964 Fender Jazz Bass with Tangerine Sparkle finish is one of the rarest instruments, owned by vintage guitar expert David Davidson.
In brief
A 1964 Fender Jazz Bass with Tangerine Sparkle finish is one of the rarest instruments, owned by vintage guitar expert David Davidson. David Davidson owns a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass with Tangerine Sparkle finish, the only one he has and worth more than he expects. Originally reported by Guitar World.
1964 Fender Jazz Bass
This bass was made in February 1964 with a Tangerine Sparkle metal flake sunburst finish.
Key Features
It has a maple neck, alder body, green nitrate pickguard, and figured rosewood fretboard with clay knots.
Playability
The neck plays evenly and the pickups are well balanced with a true ring, making it one of the best basses in the shop.
Ownership History
David Davidson bought it 15 years ago from a friend on the West Coast in its original white case.
Unique Finish
The Tangerine Sparkle finish was created by Dennis Swiden using heavy metal flakes and specialized equipment.
Headstock Clue
The sunburst headstock matches a Jazzmaster from 1959, indicating it was painted by Dennis Swiden.
Current Status
David Davidson has kept this bass for a long time and is probably asking too much for it, but it's the only one there is.
“I've kept this bass for a long time. I'm probably asking too much for it. But it's the only one there is.”
The headline
David Davidson owns a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass with Tangerine Sparkle finish, the only one he has and worth more than he expects.
