(SOLD) Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-58 Vintage White 1993
Fender '62 Jazz, vintage white, made in Japan 1993-4. A white Jazz always looks good, and with the best part of three decades on the clock to add some butter to the hue and a few marks around the edges... oh boy, what a looker. The finish is closer to yellow these days, and paired with the vintage red tort guard and the streaky dark rosewood guard, it has all sorts of swagger. The tone is all there too: lightning-fast attack, heaps of girth through the low end, grindy mids with plenty of chime and a nice little zesty top and shimmer to make sure you cut through the mix. The neck is a great piece of maple, straight and stable, tightly grained, slim and quick... it's very satisfying. The body is pretty light and nice and resonant; the bass feels very lively and responsive in the hands. This is a superb bass, perfect for a busy player.
Model: Fender '62 Jazz Bass (JB62-58)
Made: Japan, 1993-4, Fujigen plant, (serial N075095)
Finish: vintage white (VWH), gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25 radius, 34" scale, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.275kg
Mods: strap pins replaced
Pickups: Fender Japan JB-Single x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, just a few minor dimples on the back. The back has a bunch of dimples and minor dents around the whole body, no major marks but lots of small ones. The sides have a few things to note: dimples on both horns., a chip and some scuffs and dents in the elbow area, some scuffs and a pair of chips on the back edge near the rear strap pin, plus some chips and marks near the jack. The front has a fewscuffs near the controls, a bunch of dimples in the elbow area, a sticker fade mark on the top horn and some standard play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10)
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.