Fender Antigua Jazz Bass 1978 | Made in USA

The 1978 Fender Antigua Jazz Bass is one of those instruments that instantly turns heads before you even play a note. Finished in the unmistakable Antigua burst — Fender’s smoky grey-to-dark edge finish that became iconic in the late ‘70s — this bass captures a very specific moment in Fender history when bold looks and big stage presence were the order of the day. Love it or hate it, the Antigua finish has become a cult classic, and original examples from the period are now highly collectible.

Under the striking finish sits everything players expect from a late-‘70s Jazz Bass: a comfortable offset body, fast slim neck, and the classic dual-pickup layout that gives the Jazz Bass its famous tonal range. Roll in the bridge pickup for tight, articulate growl, favour the neck pickup for deeper round lows, or blend the two for that balanced punch that sits perfectly in a band mix.

The result is a bass that delivers the unmistakable Fender feel with plenty of vintage character. Whether it’s headed for a collection, the studio, or the stage, a genuine 1978 Antigua Jazz Bass is a piece of Fender history that stands out visually and sonically.

Specs

• Fender Jazz Bass – 1978

• Original Antigua finish

• Offset body design

• 34" scale length

• Dual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups

• Individual volume controls with master tone

• Made in USA