This is the ultimate all original early production Pre-CBS Jazz Bass that has the last of the “Slab” Necks w/a “3-Knob” set up that’s in untouched original condition, made famous by Jaco as he replaced his Stack Knob pots for a 3-knob setup for that pure unforgetable Jaco tone !, it has its original 3-Tone Sunburst finish over an Alder body weighing in at a scant 9 lbs; these Jazz Basses are ridiculously rare, its “Unbound” Slab Rosewood Clay Dot neck is super slim as only the 1st few years were & has an all in one logo w/the “counter body” portion inclusive, she has a stamped neck date of June 1962 making it 1 of the very last slab rosewood Jazzes ever produced, it’s sporting a very low serial # (85XXX) stamped on its 4-bolt neck plate, its original Tortoiseshell Nitro pickgard has that luscious color used only in 1960-2, its 2 pickups are super smooth w/that quintessential “Jaco” sound !, its pot date codes are from the 18th week of 1962, its original control cavity has the earliest type copper solder plates, its so cool from its nickel tuners to its threaded saddle bridge w/outside ground wire in place, its all original in all respects & still retains its bridge & pickup covers along with every single screw from new, included are a set of original perfect Reissue “String Mutes” that are in its case, this is from Leo’s earliest type Jazz Basses & has a gorgeous patina for a 60 year old original, it plays & feels incredible, other than having a few dings, some worming & checking, she’s still far betta than Excellent, 1 of the best & most desirable examples on Earth, comes complete w/her original yet tatty Brown Tolex Hard Case.