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Description

The Jedson bass is a lawsuit-era short-scale electric bass guitar that was manufactured in Japan and sold in the United States under the Jedson branding from approximately 1969 until 1975, where Jedson closed its doors and production was ceased.

The body of the bass appears to be made of plywood, and is modeled after a Fender Telecaster, but is much smaller in comparison, with an added belly-cut. It contains two P90-esque single-coil pickups, as well as two switches that control which pickup, if both, is turned on during play.

Antonio Silvestro

Antonio Silvestro

Jedson Telecaster Bass 1969 75 Sunburst 1

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Jedson Telecaster Bass 1969 75 Sunburst 1

Antonio Silvestro

Antonio Silvestro

Video thumbnail for Bass Files #12 Jedson bass 60's/70's! by TheGuitarCollection

Bass Files #12 Jedson bass 60's/70's!

TheGuitarCollection

TheGuitarCollection

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jedson telecaster bass from the 60s

MADMALKO

MADMALKO

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Jedson Tele-style bass.

Build quality

  • The neck on some units may be too thick and require frequent adjustments to maintain proper string spacing.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Electronics on older models often need repairs due to crackling sounds, possibly requiring rewiring.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Adding foam under the strings can enhance the bass's plunky sound, making it suitable for indie music.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite its flaws, it's a good instrument for learning setup and repair techniques.

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