(SOLD) Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-58 Fiesta Red 2004
Fender '62 Jazz, fiesta red, crafted in Japan 2004-5. We don't get many Jazzies through in fiesta red, it's a such a cool finish. It's a vibrant blood orange in the flesh, brighter and more assertive than the more common candy apple red but a little more palatable than a capri orange. Paired with the off white guard and a streaky piece of rosewood, it looks a million bucks. The tone is great too: this has heaps of natural low end, it's fat and full with a walloping attack. There's enough crisp clarity on deck to lend your notes a clear outline and plenty of push through the low mids. The neck has some really tight maple grain on show and feels effortlessly smooth and quick in the hands. This really has that sixties coastal cool.
Model: Fender '62 Jazz Bass (JB62-58)
Made: Japan, 2004-5, Dyna plant (serial R001422)
Finish: fiesta red (FRD), gloss poly, 3-ply cream guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25 radius, 34" scale, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.220kg
Mods: guard replaced
Pickups: Fender Japan JB-Single x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some minor dents on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has widespread light scuffs and dimples, no major marks though. The sides have some dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front is pretty tidy, just some dimples around the bridge and in the elbow area as well as some decent play wear on the guard and horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.