(ARCHIVE) Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993

Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan ‘62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Vintage White 1993

Fender '62 Jazz, vintage white, made in Japan 1993-4. Well... it looks good, right? These sixties style JBs always feature clean curves, but the cream/tort/rosewood combo really makes the most of the sleek shape. A couple of decades on the clock does wonders for a white finish too... it's a creamy delight. Aside from all that, it's a hell of a bass. This was a couple of models above the standard Jazz in it's day, so it's got some tasty vintage style appointments like a spiral saddle bridge and USA alnico pickups. The neck is a classic slim profile, it's superbly easy to hold and move around on and a great companion for a long set. The tone is a bright, defined and thick take on the classic Jazz Bass tone: heaps of attack and sparkle with an immediate, assertive low end. You really can't go too wrong here, this is a lovely bass.

Model: Fender '62 Jazz Bass (JB62-80)
Made: Japan, 1993-4, Fujigen plant, (serial N075258)
Finish: vintage white (VWH), gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25 radius, 34" scale, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.335kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA JB-Vintage single coil x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back is clean. minor dimples on the back and bottom edge and along the belly curve only. The sides are pretty clean, minor dimples near the jack and on the elbow area only. The front has no major marks, minor play wear on the guard and horn only. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

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 and are freshly dressed and polished, 9/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.

This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.