1973 Guild JS-II Jetstar Oak Leaf & Acorn Vintage Electric Bass Guitar w/ Case

Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab... Read moreabout the condition
;Brand: Guild
;Dexterity: Right-Handed
;Model: JS-II Jetstar
;String Configuration: 4 String
;Body Type: Solid
;Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
;MPN: Does Not Apply
;UPC: Does not apply

1973 Guild JS-II Jetstar Oak Leaf & Acorn Vintage Electric Bass Guitar w/ Case

Up for sale, a 1973 Guild JS-II Jetstar Oak Leaf & Acorn bass in excellent, 100% original condition and perfect working order. Originally produced in response to the popularity of the Cibson SG/EB bass of the time, the JS-II bass features dual horn shaped cutaways on a slim solid mahogany body, and was a direct replacement to Jetstar bass, which had a much more extravagant body shape. Being a JS-II, this particular bass boasts dual Guild humbucking pickups (as opposed to the single pickup JS I), which replaced the earlier Hagstrom BiSonic single coil pickups, making for a very smooth and versatile sounding bass. Officially introduced in 1974 (although this bass is a very early example, conclusively dated to mid '73), Guild began offering the JS models with an ornate, hand carved "Oak Leaf & Acorn" motif as an upgrade option on the natural finished models such as this one, which have become increasingly more collectable and sought after. Weighing in at 7lbs 12oz, this bass has a warmth and sustain played acoustically that translates well through the pickups, with the neck pickup providing a fat, thumpy punch, and the bridge pickup bringing a surprisingly burpy midrange cut to the table. In all pickup settings, smooth is the name of the game, with a top end that never gets shrill or clanky. Professionally set up here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this bass plays well in all registers with low action, solid intonation, and roundwound strings.
This model was available in both long and short scale versions, this particular bass being the latter, with different neck wood configurations for both. The short scale version seen here features a three-piece mahogany neck, with a thick rosewood fretboard. The neck has a nice round medium C shaped profile that, while not quite reaching "baseball bat" territory, still has plenty of heft, as well as a fast and very manageable 1 9/16" nut width. The rosewood fretboard sports pearloid dot position markers, cream side dots, and 21 original frets which are in fantastic shape. The frets show only the faintest wear on the crowns beneath the A and D strings, and the frets retain their full, original height, playing cleanly up the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. The headstock boasts a pearloid inlaid Guild logo, as well as a set of clover leaf, open gear tuning machines that turn smoothly and hold pitch well.
The mahogany body features the aforementioned Oak Leaf & Acorn carvings, and these three-dimensional reliefs extend across the bass side body horn and behind the bridge. All of the original hardware is intact, including the original Guild witch hat knobs with chrome caps, and the stock bridge, which Guild sourced from Hagstrom and features individual adjustable ebony saddles. Electronically, everything works as it should, with both humbuckers wired to a three-way pickup selector, individual volume and tone knobs for each pickup, and a low cut switch for the neck pickup that does exactly what the name would suggest. The original wiring harness has untouched solder joints, with Stackpole pots that date to the first weeks of 1972, although the Guild badge (visible on the back of the control cavity cover) has the original serial number which conclusively dates the production of this bass to mid-1973.
Cosmetically, there are an expected amount of minor scratches and bumps for a bass well into its fourth decade, but the only notable wear is some buckle rash through the finish on the back (best seen in photo #11), and a screw hole in the upper horn from a previous strap button addition. Otherwise, this bass is in great shape, plays very well, and has a tonal character that is undeniably "Guild!"
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.

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1973 Guild JS-II Jetstar Oak Leaf & Acorn Vintage Electric Bass Guitar w/ Case

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